Beyond the university gates and past verdant lawns stands Songsim Hall. This building is more than just bricks and mortar. It is a testament to architectural vision. Songsim Hall stands as a proud landmark.
Let’s delve into the story of Songsim Hall. It is a place where music and art converge. It optimizes the stage and the perfect harmony of the performers.
The Music Hall is in the Seoul Arts Center. This is Korea’s best cradle of culture and art. The Music Hall was carefully designed for the best sounds. The stage’s shape and the seats’ location were meticulously planned. Audiences can focus on the artists on stage. Sound and viewing aspects are optimized.
The Concert Hall is Korea’s first hall built exclusively for concerts. It has 2505 seats. The hall spans three stories. Numerous artists acclaim its ideal acoustics. The Concert Hall was remodeled in 2005. It demonstrates superb sound in every concert.
The Concert Hall takes the form of a stage. It was adopted by world-renowned venues. Examples are the Royal Festival Hall in London and the Berlin Philharmonic Hall. Musicians love this space. Its unique arena-type shape can delicately express all sounds.
The IBK Chamber Hall optimizes chamber music. The Recital Hall boasts clear sound. The Inchoon Art Hall is used for various purposes. Audiences can experience diverse performances throughout the year.
The entryway is wide with no steps. It is gently inclined. The main entrance has no steps. It is flat. Tactile paving assists persons with visual impairment. Automatic doors are installed at the main entrance. The information desk and Korean information board are at a moderate height. A Korean braille guide map is installed.
Wheelchairs can be rented. Strollers can be stored. The elevator is spacious. Buttons are at a low height. Wheelchair users can use it easily. Accessible restrooms for persons with disabilities are separated from public restrooms. They are located at the passageway connecting the first floor and the basement parking lot. There are parking facilities for persons with disabilities on the ground and basement floors.
A diaper changing station is in the nursing room. The nursing room includes a sink and a mirror. The entryway has no steps. Part of the entry is inclined. The main entrance has no steps and is flat. Wheelchair users can conveniently enter and exit. Tactile paving assists persons with visual impairment and automatic doors are installed.
The Olympic Hall is another music venue in Seoul. It is located in Olympic Park. The Olympic Hall opened in 2003. In 2011, it was renovated as a concert hall. The remodeling project included an expanded stage for the main hall. It now has 2452 fixed seats. There is also an exhibition room. It showcases the history of Korean pop from the 1920s to the present day. A 240-seat small theater is available for indie musicians and new artists.
The Sang Nam Hall at the LG Arts Center has 1103 seats. It was built in 2000. Arup provided AV, acoustic, and theater consulting. Skidmore Owings & Merrill were the architects.