Root Bench Seoul, Contemporary Korean Landscape Architecture, Public Realm Images
Root Bench in Seoul
New Public Architecture Development in South Korea ? design by Yong Ju Lee Architecture
7 Jan 2019
Root Bench
Architects: Yong Ju Lee Architecture
Location: 302-17 Ichon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea
Root Bench
Root Bench is the reinterpretation of winning proposal in Hangang Art Competition. This is circle-shaped public furniture with diameter of 30m, installed in grass, which shows dynamic shape of root spreading throughout the park.

It provides visual stimulus creating strong contrast to the background of spacious outdoor park. And people can take a rest with it while sitting and leaning on its different height. The main concept continued from the winning proposal is that the organic shape sprawling out from the center creates spatial connectivity.
The art piece designed by computer algorithm presents dynamicity from three-dimensional geometry. The metal frame with concrete footing supports the overall form as main structure and wooden deck covers it.

By applying familiar material for finishing, it is easy to use and maintain as a comfort seat. As well as suggesting complete shape of circle, Root Bench is fused into the grass and blurs the boundary between artificial installation and natural environment.

While communicating each other, visitors can feel comfortable in resting space and enjoy the art piece at the same time. It also functions perfectly as furnit...