- Address: 110 Sejong-daero, Taepyeongno 1 (il) -ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Phone: +82 2120
- Website: seoul.go.kr
Not in vain Seoul is considered the most interesting city in South Korea . There are a lot of unusual non-standard and truly original places that make the face of the city so attractive and modern. One of these facilities is the City Hall of Seoul. About it and talk.
History of construction
Previously, the rural municipality was located in the most ordinary building opposite the current one. In 2008, the city authorities decided that it was time to change the approach to work, and announced a competition for the best architectural project. It won the one that was the most grandiose and at the same time original. He suggested improving the working conditions of officials and facilitating their cooperation with residents. According to the design of the architectural bureau iArc and erected a 13-storey building, which looks like a glass structure of a non-standard form, and inside it holds a lot of "highlights".
The construction took 4 years, and September 2012 was marked by the inauguration of the mayor's office of Seoul. According to the concept, its building combines 3 components: "traditions", "future" and citizens. "
The old building of the City Hall, which was built in the period of the Japanese occupation, did not demolish. Instead, a public library is now located there.
What surprises the city hall of Seoul?
It would seem that the mayoralty is a boring gray building, which is in every city, well, what can it surprise? Nevertheless, in Seoul, everything is not so predictable. Evaluate the features of the most cutting-edge architectural landmarks of the city before you see it with your own eyes:
- Ecological compatibility. Modern technologies used in the construction, made the Seoul City Hall really unique. It is built of safe materials. There are no air-conditioners and split-systems - instead a natural ventilation system is created in the building, providing a comfortable coolness even in hot weather. Energy building is also provided autonomously - thanks to solar panels installed on the roof. Lighting is mostly natural, through glass walls. And the first thing that catches your eye at the entrance is the lush greenery. On the floor trees and bushes grow, and even the walls are covered with green plantations, which is simply incredible. All the greens are planted in gutters that stretch along the inner walls.
- Tourist visits. Despite the fact that it is such a serious state institution, it is always open to foreign guests. Anyone can enter inward, inspect the hall and even the administrative premises. This shows that democracy and transparency of the work of Korean officials are expressed not only in words but also in deeds. In addition, you can visit the building for free.
- Comfort for visitors. Expect the reception from officials Koreans with maximum comfort. For this purpose, on each floor of the City Hall there are sofas, computers with Internet access and even charging stations for telephones (you can use them for free, of course). In the waiting rooms there are electronic displays, which indicate the time of reception, the names of officials and the location of the offices. Surprisingly, in the mayor's office, even on the railing along the walls, Braille is printed with information for the blind.
- Opportunities for recreation . To visitors or officials themselves during the lunch break could rest from business, the City Hall has several cafes. And around the building is a luxurious green lawn and a small park.
How to get there?
The City Hall of Seoul is located in the heart of the city. It is very easy to get there by metro . Your station is City Hall Station.