"Located at the intersection of a lively commercial street and a modest residential alley in Seoul's Gangnam district, the site presented a dual character—active and visible yet bound by zoning regulations that restrict the building height to four stories."
"The zoning regulations impose a lower Floor Area Ratio (FAR) than typical commercial areas, creating a design challenge to establish a commercial presence that stands out without exceeding the area's formal constraints."
The site in Seoul's Gangnam district features a lively commercial street and a modest residential alley. Zoning regulations limit the building height to four stories and impose a lower Floor Area Ratio (FAR) than typical commercial areas. This situation presents a design challenge to create a commercial presence that stands out while adhering to these formal constraints. The architects aimed to balance visibility and compliance with local regulations in their design approach.
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