GS Tower explained

GS Tower
Native Name:GS타워
Location:Seoul, South Korea
Coordinates:37.5024°N 127.0376°W
Completion Date:1997
Building Type:Office, performing arts, art hall, retail, restaurants
Floor Count:38
Structural Engineer:Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
References:[1]

GS Tower, also called GS Gangnam Tower (formerly LG Kangnam Tower), is a 38-story (173 meters) modern skyscraper located in the Gangnam-gu area of Seoul, South Korea. It was completed in 1997 and is a mixed-use facility consisting of an art hall, performing arts theatre, corporate exhibition hall, offices, retail, restaurants, health club and parking.

Given the LG Arts Center's location within the building and urban neighborhood, close to the Seoul subway lines and major roads it was designed to provide a soundproof space.[2]

Structural System

The building is engineered by SOM. The lateral system consist of a combination of braced frames and perimeter moment frame.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LG Gangnam Tower. https://archive.today/20130220042158/http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&id=106772&lng=3. dead. 20 February 2013. . 2010-06-14.
  2. Web site: LG Arts Hall website. 2008-12-29. 2010-06-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20090211054451/http://lgart.co.kr/EngHome/about/about_01.html. 11 February 2009. dead.