Pub. 1 2013 Directory

32 THE MONTANA ARCHITECT | 2013 | www.aia-mt.org H eyri Theater is a multi functional building operating as both unique performance space and boutique hotel. Situated in the rapidly growing Heyri Art Valley of Paju, Gyeonggi Province, Heyri Theater responds to the need for overnight accommo- dation and a cultural complex to facilitate performing arts. Following the ethos of the masterplan, the theater engages with the landscape in multiple ways. Heyri Theater is a large open space, not delicately designed but meticulously calculated, engineered and measured, resulting in a typology more reminiscent of an agricultural building than theater in the conventional sense. Programmatically, the theater hosts diverse performances from experimental acts to seasoned musicians and performances. The design of the hall is a flexible, open space measuring 11mx 20m x 7m and able to accommodate large or small performances. Seven projected boxes frame the main space, stepping down to offer unobstructed views while a suspended catwalk provides an area for the general public to watch performances. Serving the theater, a linear café opens to the surrounding pine trees while an untouched courtyard connects the two buildings, allowing an interaction with nature. Juxtaposing the exposed concrete facade of the theatre, the hotel is defined by four geomet- ric ribbons, wrapping the building to create a multitude of transitional spaces. These spaces allow the guests privacy and a unique experience of the surrounding natural environment. On the upper level this overlap of the façade creates courtyards for moon viewing and relaxation in complete privacy, further enhanced by built in hot tubs. The deck is intended to be extensively used becoming an area that allows the control of light and air entering the building. The glistening façade is composed of a series of ceramic panels, supported by a lightweight steel frame, rendering a scale to the community. These simple gestures turn an otherwise monumental architectural typology into one of humanistic sensibilities, finding ways to still grant the user an isolated experience of nature in a rapidly urbanizing setting. Honor Award Heyri Theater Project Location: Heyri Artist Valley, Korea Lead Architect: Byoung Soo Cho, AIA Architecture Team: Yong Eun Bae Kyu young Kim Steven Clark Sun Yong Choi Firm: BCHO Architects & Associates 55-7, Sil Bldg 3F Banpo-4dong Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea kangs081@gmail.com