Asan Institute for Policy Studies / IARC Architects

Asan Institute for Policy Studies / IARC Architects - Facade, WindowsAsan Institute for Policy Studies / IARC Architects - DeckAsan Institute for Policy Studies / IARC Architects - Beam, SteelAsan Institute for Policy Studies / IARC Architects - HandrailAsan Institute for Policy Studies / IARC Architects - More Images+ 13

  • Architects: IARC Architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  6 (Site)
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2010
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Youngchae Park

Text description provided by the architects. Goals of the project: Maximizing building energy performance, Top Grade Korean Energy Conservation Standard

Special considerations: Harmony with Context (nearby old palace)

Unique design requirements: Distant statement for the Institute

Asan Institute for Policy Studies / IARC Architects - Steel, Beam, Handrail
© Youngchae Park

The Asan Institute for Policy Studies is a three story building with a simple square glass form. This minimal form proceeds from the project's location and proximity to the traditional Kyonghi Palace. Compared to the simple overall form of the exterior, the interior of the building has a dynamic energy that emerges from the bold free form atrium from the entry level to the four story high atrium. The building's circulation is completely encapsulated in the atrium so that the users of the building cross through this area. The atrium is placed in the middle of the building allowing sunlight to come in, as well as natural ventilation to flow throughout the building. The 250mm flat slab is supported with the free curved atrium frame and steel mullion around the buildings perimeter.

Asan Institute for Policy Studies / IARC Architects - Chair
© Youngchae Park

All the plumbing and electric lines as well as the air supply goes through the raised floor and the ceiling is made of exposed concrete. First floor where the lobby is located is open to the public with a gallery, cafe, and a small theater with 140 seats. Towards the top of the building, users of the building can travel up the atrium bridge out to the roof garden where they can see the Kyonghi Palace and a grand view of the city of Seoul.

Asan Institute for Policy Studies / IARC Architects - Beam, Steel
© Youngchae Park

Even though the building itself is restrained with a simple form, the central space of the free form surprises the visitors with a strong statement representing the Institutes ambitious mission.

Asan Institute for Policy Studies / IARC Architects - Facade, Windows
© Youngchae Park

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Address:Seoul, South Korea

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Cite: "Asan Institute for Policy Studies / IARC Architects" 15 Dec 2011. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/190734/asan-institute-for-policy-studies-iarc-architects> ISSN 0719-8884

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