MILLAC THE MARKET #藝文特區

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Situated in a colossal factory-like building, upon entering the dim entrance, a bright light greets visitors at the end of a long corridor. One instinctively moves towards the light. While starting from a location on land, the light leads to a spacious plaza by the sea, blending light and sea. The journey encompasses rich cultural content including music, clothes, and food.
Millac The Market, honored with the Grand Prize at the 2022 Korea Space Culture Awards and the Busan Architecture Grand Prize, presents an external impression reminiscent of a huge factory and an industrial interior, offering views of Gwangalli Beach. It is an open square that gathers culture and people between land and sea.

[Trendy Market]
Connecting three buildings to create a large indoor space, the central linear corridor simplifies movement. Comfortable exploration is facilitated by a mix of food outlets, clothing, and photo zones, offering an experience of trendy brands, products, and display methods not found in department stores or outlets. The stylish use of neon signs and subtle indirect lighting signifies the modernity of space planning and design.

[Main Hall]
The journey down the corridor's central light unveils the main plaza, where people sit on stepped seating, sharing food and conversations. The overwhelming spatial feel and the thick structure of the steel reinforcements are captivating, with exposed beams and ceilings emphasizing the industrial image. Beyond the intersecting steel structures, the Gwangalli Beach is visible, reminiscent of a live video playing on a gigantic screen-shaped house. Unlike cinemas with designated seating, here, one can move freely to any desired seat, offering greater convenience. Lower seats are recommended for those wanting to bask in the sunlight, and the location also serves as a venue for music performances and a vantage point during the Busan Fireworks Festival.

Encapsulating both the landscape of land and water, the location provides a comprehensive cultural experience, suggesting a visit to award-winning architectural and cultural spaces for a fulfilling everyday life. The importance of continuing the positive experiences felt in such spaces and personally expanding those experiences for freedom and joy in both the process and outcome is emphasized.