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exposed façade of the core is expressed with an
irregular pattern that creates movement and balance.
The forms expressed in a light and white color palette
will make the building transform throughout the day
in the interplay of light and the surrounding context.
Because of the mostly cool, minimal color palette of
the architecture, the lighting was used to highlight
all warm elements, such as the wooden feature stairs
and wooden ceiling panels, to bring warmth to the
interiors. Alternating cove and spot lights accentuate
the geometric angles used to delineate the interior and
exterior spaces.
Seamarq Hotel
L’Observatoire International scope included the
exterior lighting, all public interior areas and
amenities, as well as guest rooms and suites.
Richard Meier comments: “The design of the hotel
is concerned with the making of space, not abstract
space, not scale-less space, but space whose order and
definition is related to light, to human scale and to the
culture of architecture. Every component of the hotel
has been carefully designed taking in consideration
the public areas, the weather and natural light of the
East Sea.
architects: Richard Meier & Partners www.richardmeier.com
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The unifying strategy for the whole project is the
consistent concern with natural light, and the
establishment of connections between the hotel, the
banquet hall and the rest of the complex. We are proud
that we were able to design every aspect of this project
beginning with the entrance sequence, the landscape,
and the details of the interiors. The Seamarq Hotel
I hope is a transformative project for the region and
Korea.”
images: Roland Hable www.rolandhalbe.eu