Temporal Graft 다목적 램프 갤러리 by Jungjae Park and Jingyi Hu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 동상 in 건축, 건물 및 구조물 디자인 Competition Category.
동건축· 2026
Temporal Graft 다목적 램프 갤러리
Client: Jungjae Park and Jingyi Hu
A' Design Award 동상 Winner in 건축 Category
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About Temporal Graft 다목적 램프 갤러리
'템포럴 그래프트(Temporal Graft)'는 서울 한양도성과 그 옆 골목길 주거지를 잇는 다목적 램프 갤러리다. 경량 목구조는 계단 없이 이어지는 무장애 경사로를 통해 가파른 지형을 따라간다. 폭이 넓어지는 테라스형 플랫폼은 휴식과 만남의 장소이자 공공 전시 공간으로 활용된다. 투과성 있는 파사드는 방문객과 주민 사이의 완충 역할을 한다. 정밀 가공된 엔지니어드 목재는 한국 전통 건축 기법을 참조하는 동시에 내재 탄소를 낮춘다. 이 설계는 문화유산 보존과 지역 주민의 일상이 양립할 수 있음을 보여준다.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 동상
Temporal Graft 다목적 램프 갤러리, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. Temporal Graft 다목적 램프 갤러리, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. Temporal Graft 다목적 램프 갤러리, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- "Temporal Graft" is a timber armature mediating the threshold between the Seoul City Wall and the vulnerable alleyway residential fabric. Unlike traditional preservation that displaces communities, this surgical intervention recycles the vernacular urban edge. It provides an ADA-compliant ramp for universal access while acting as a permeable buffer, shielding dwellers from tourist influx and fostering a symbiotic coexistence of the city's historic past and authentic present.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The linear prosthetic maintains a highly efficient baseline width of 6 meters, reflecting the intimate scale of Seoul’s historic alleyways. At strategic nodes, this dimension expands dynamically into terraced platforms akin to traditional courtyards to host public exhibitions. The interior features a continuous sequence of ADA-compliant ramps, meticulously negotiating the severe topographical drop and spatial constraints along the historic preservation boundary.
- Tags
- Timber Structure, Heritage Preservation, Vernacular Architecture, Urban Intervention, Seoul City Fortress Wall, Universal Access, Public Space, UNESCO Heritage
- Production Technology
- The design utilizes computational parametric modeling to calibrate the facade for optimized environmental performance. The lightweight framework uses precision-milled engineered timber, a deliberate homage to the wooden structural logic of Korea's traditional vernacular architecture. This material choice contextualizes the modern intervention while prioritizing decarbonization, reducing embodied carbon as the warm skeleton steps lightly down the complex topography.
- Design Challenge
- The key challenge was balancing heritage preservation with everyday community life. Conventional approaches enforce separation, often displacing residents. This project reframes preservation as coexistence—maintaining the Seoul City Wall while supporting local living patterns. Social tensions between residents and tourists were addressed through layered, semi-open boundaries. Strict regulations required a lightweight, reversible structure, while the steep site demanded an ADA-compliant ramp. These constraints became opportunities for a more inclusive, balanced design.
- Research
- Type of Research: Combines spatial analysis, ethnographic observation, accessibility studies, and environmental simulation.
Objectives: Address tensions between heritage preservation, tourism, and daily life while improving access.
Methodology: Field mapping, interviews, precedent study, and parametric modeling for daylight and comfort.
Results and Impact: Rigid setbacks fragment communities; layered, permeable boundaries and accessible paths better support coexistence, inclusivity, and resilient urban life. - Inspiration
- The project addresses the spatial violence of top-down heritage preservation. Elevating the fortress wall imposed a rigid setback, threatening old downtown Seoul’s marginalized vernacular neighborhoods with displacement. Inspired by the spatial logic of traditional Korean architecture and urban recycling, the design challenges this tabula rasa approach. It explores how architectural prosthetics can resolve friction between monumental conservation and the authentic daily lives of local dwellers.
- Project Duration
- Project Duration: Started in October 2025, ongoing.
Project Location: Seoul, South Korea - Operation Flow
- The Multifunctional Ramp Gallery is designed as a simple, intuitive path connecting existing alleyways to the Seoul City Wall. A gentle, stair-free slope ensures accessibility for all users. Along the way, small platforms provide spaces to rest, gather, and enjoy changing views. While the structure remains fixed, the experience evolves through movement, with shifting light, shadow, and perspectives creating a dynamic and engaging journey.
- Team Members
- Lead Architect: Jungjae Park
Lead Landscape Architect: Jingyi Hu
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