Christian Broadcasting System Headquarters

Christian Broadcasting System Headquarters

The design of the Christian Broadcasting headquarters is situated in the heart of the central district within the Mok-dong redevelopment area. Rather than focusing on the sculptural qualities of the site itself, the design emphasizes urban form in relation to the streetscape and urban context of the central district, as well as the building’s role as a landmark.

Since most of the surrounding apartment buildings are constructed of concrete, it was deemed necessary to achieve harmony with the surrounding environment while also introducing open, dynamic forms and creating a sense of urban scale and ventilation. To meet these external requirements, the design attempts to separate the single mass, thereby embodying the Christian Broadcasting Station’s symbolic image (representing the relationship between God and humanity) while expanding the sense of openness toward the surrounding streets and fostering a human-scale approach.

  • Status

    Completed

  • Awards
    • 1993 Korean Architecture Award - Finalist
  • Purpose

    Cultural, Office

  • Design Year

    1988

  • Completion Year

    1992

  • Location

    Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

  • Site area

    6,730.00m2

  • Gross Floor Area

    48,492.65m2

  • Scale

    B5, 20F

The design of the Christian Broadcasting headquarters is situated in the heart of the central district within the Mok-dong redevelopment area. Rather than focusing on the sculptural qualities of the site itself, the design emphasizes urban form in relation to the streetscape and urban context of the central district, as well as the building’s role as a landmark.

Since most of the surrounding apartment buildings are constructed of concrete, it was deemed necessary to achieve harmony with the surrounding environment while also introducing open, dynamic forms and creating a sense of urban scale and ventilation. To meet these external requirements, the design attempts to separate the single mass, thereby embodying the Christian Broadcasting Station’s symbolic image (representing the relationship between God and humanity) while expanding the sense of openness toward the surrounding streets and fostering a human-scale approach.

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