Galleria in Gwanggyo
200best ES
OMA
2020
Type
commercial
Tags
consumption spaces, landmarks, 200Best
Visitability
Allowed
Description
The store is located between the Suwon Gwanggyo Lake Park and ubiquitous buildings in the city: an intersection between nature and the urban environment. The store has a textured mosaic stone façade that evokes nature of the neighbouring park. Appearing as a sculpted stone emerging from the ground, the store is a visual anchor in the city.The public route has a multifaceted glass façade that contrasts with the opacity of the stone. Through the glass, retail and cultural activities inside are revealed to the city’s passers-by, while visitors in the interior acquire new vantage points to experience Gwanggyo. Formed with a sequence of cascading terraces, the public loop offers spaces for exhibitions and performances.A place where retail and culture, city and nature collide, Galleria in Gwanggyo offers a get away from the predictability of shopping. (Description provided by OMA)