Yoonseul : Malli-dong Reflects Seoul

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In cities rife with permanence, rigidity, and inflexibility, pavilions, often overlooked due to their ambiguous functionalities, are gaining attention across Seoul for their impermanence, variability, and flexibility. These characteristics allow architects and artists to create spaces for free and easy expression, garnering cultural interest. The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul annually installs a pavilion, dressing the static building in a new experience. The pavilion acts as a revitalizing device for the city. The space introduced today, 'Yoon Seul', blurs the lines between architecture, fine art, and visual arts, serving as a breath of fresh air in the dense cityscape. 'Yoon Seul', meaning the glimmer of ripples under sunlight or moonlight, rejuvenates a relatively abandoned spot at the end of Seoullo, behind Seoul Station. Its exterior, reminiscent of thick mirrors acting as the building's façade louvers, captures the eye with forms that appear both sculptural and seating-like. Inside, the increasing height of the stairs and the center view resemble observing art in a museum, with thick mirrors reflecting buildings above ground, forming a roof of their own. This place becomes a shelter, an art piece, and a square attracting people. 'Yoon Seul' is born from a public art project hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, aiming to transform the entire city into an art museum. In the tightly packed city of Seoul, 'Yoon Seul' brightens the city and provides a variety of experiences as the city's breath of fresh air.