AkitaKomarArchitects

The proposed site is on The Han River, which runs through the central part of the Korean Peninsula. The Han River served as the base of people’s livelihood with traces of long history and culture. In the past, it was a symbol of South Korean economic development as one of the important trade routes. The current value of the proposed site is one of the tourist attractions in Seoul. Yeoui-Naru Ferry Terminal is expected to be an important site that domestic and foreign tourists visit, so the proposal should comply with visitors' demands and boost the existing value of the river.

 

The main direction of the building is from the park to the river as the proposal can obtain better access and view. 

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To create natural ventilation, the proposal contains a few corridors from North-East to South-West. In addition, parts of floating piers run through the building and create more corridors which allow flexible access to visitors. The marina facility is extended from the terminal building parallel to the riverside line as well as on the line of the terminal building. This also makes it easier to organise additional marina facilities in the future.

The multi-level interchange is connected to the upper floor. The upper floor function is a restaurant and a view terrace so that visitors from the multi-level interchange could approach those facilities without intersecting ferry terminal users. Even when the ferry terminal facility is closed, this area could be operated separately. The upper floor and the lower floor are connected by a staircase and lift, directing towards the area of the ticket office for the convenience of the ferry terminal users coming from the interchange.

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The whole ferry terminal building is covered by a panel of zig-zag geometry roof. This shape is inspired by the traditional Hanok village.

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