Samoo Architects & Engineers just unveiled their master
plan for South Korea’s new National Research Center for Endangered Species in
Yeongyang-gun. The 16,030 square meter center is will serve as a hub for
scientific research about the country’s rare plant and animal species. The
master plan was conceived as a system of buildings and infrastructure that
follows the area's topography.
Located in one of
Korea’s cleanest mountainous areas, the complex will hopefully create a balance
between architecture and nature, while providing optimal working conditions for
its users. It was conceived as a tripartite structure with Core, Refresh and
Research zones. The Core Zone has three radially positioned facilities that house
a visitors’ area, offices and a quarantine space. This is the most public and
accessible area of the complex.
The Refresh Zone comprises guest houses and housing capacity
for researchers. The most interesting part-the Research Zone-is based on a
modular system of ‘Cell Units,’ which are a combination of indoor/outdoor
breeding farms and research facilities. Thanks to the modular configuration,
the complex can be expanded or transformed according to its needs.
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