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Architecture / Landscape / Urban Design
The Translation of Central Theme to Form:
Because a river is a dynamic phenomenon, a continuous flowing serpentine volume of water being pulled towards the ocean by gravity, the primary inspiration was to examine the basic flow of water. The physics of the flow of water is Fluid Dynamics. A phenomenon discussed in the fluid dynamics called Braiding is fascinating in its elegance and intricacy, The braiding is appropriate for the idea of the tower and planning for Cheongna in the idea of weaving together different peoples, nations, North-South, East-West, Traditions-Modernity, to form a more vibrant and vital whole. This is similar to the analogy of weaker individual vines being braided together into a single stronger rope. The simplicity and strength inherent in the braid can also be a part of the architectonics of the Cheongna tower.