In this project, the primary intention was to develop the concept of chassis, a lightweight metal structure that grafts itself onto a building, and subsequently connects all of a block in Gangnam. The space created would be used for social interactions and general services needed in a neighborhood that is strictly residential. With the help of Artificial Intelligence, we reinterpreted the chassis to respond to the residents' need for social facilities and services using the intrinsic grammar of these metal structures.
In Korea, Geusang is a word to describe what is called “neighborhood living facilities“. A neighborhood facility is a collection of facilities located in a nearby residential area that provides daily necessities and services necessary for general residential life in one place. In this project, this concept is adapted in the chassis to enhance life quality within the block.
This strategy focuses on the social aspect at the block level. The chassis becomes one structure that runs across the block, linking every building to a central spine. The chassis here serves as social and service facilities and circulation between all constructions in the block, with punctual extensions for gathering spaces. The chassis uses a singular geometrical grammar but still takes into account the existing condition to “morph“ around buildings.