Temporal Graft Multifunctional na Ramp Gallery by Jungjae Park and Jingyi Hu

Temporal Graft Multifunctional na Ramp Gallery by Jungjae Park and Jingyi Hu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award na Bronse in Disenyo ng Arkitektura, Gusali at Estruktura Competition Category.

BronseArkitektura· 2026

Temporal Graft Multifunctional na Ramp Gallery

by Jungjae Park and Jingyi Hu

Client: Jungjae Park and Jingyi Hu

A' Design Award na Bronse Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About Temporal Graft Multifunctional na Ramp Gallery

Ang Temporal Graft ay isang multifunctional na ramp gallery na nag-uugnay sa Seoul City Wall sa mga eskinita ng mga kapitbahayan sa tabi nito. Ang magaan na istrukturang gawa sa kahoy ay sumusunod sa matarik na lupain sa pamamagitan ng tuloy-tuloy at accessible na rampa, na walang hagdan. Ang mas malalapad na terraced na plataporma ay nagsisilbing mga lugar para magpahinga, magtipon, at magdaos ng mga pampublikong eksibisyon. Ang permeable na facade ay nagsisilbing buffer sa pagitan ng mga bisita at mga residente. Ang precision-milled na engineered timber ay tumutukoy sa tradisyonal na pamamaraan ng pagtatayo ng mga Koreano at nagpapababa ng embodied carbon. Itinuturing ng disenyo na magkatugma ang pangangalaga sa pamana at ang pang-araw-araw na buhay ng lokal na komunidad.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bronse

Ang Temporal Graft Multifunctional na Ramp Gallery ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse, isang lubhang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga natatanging disenyong nakikilala sa pagkamalikhain, katalinuhan at talas ng isip. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bronse ay mga likhang lubhang mahusay at kapansin-pansing malikhain na nagpapatunay sa malawak na karanasan, imahinasyon at pagkamaparaan ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Temporal Graft Multifunctional na Ramp Gallery ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na bagay na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan sa sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya, at mahusay dahil sa pansin nito sa detalye. Ang Temporal Graft Multifunctional na Ramp Gallery ay kahanga-hangang tumutugon sa mga pangangailangan, humahaplos sa mga hangarin, bumibighani sa damdamin at umaakit sa pag-uusisa.

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