Gravity Park


Dongtan, South Korea

2016

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION

Planning & Concept Design
Landscape Design
Simulation & Presentation
Architectural Document
Visual Design

“Gravity Park” experiments with the mechanism by which objects and subjects become one through spatial relationships. It induces the audience to visually feel centrifugal force and gravity through the myriad of streamlined curves that fill the space and thus activate the immersive experience of flowing away together in space.

This project was conceived as part of a broader social program aimed at revitalizing the city's alienated spaces through innovative locational design. By reimagining underutilized areas, such as the space beneath the bridge, "Gravity Park" demonstrates the potential for transforming neglected urban environments into thriving community hubs. The visual design of the location plays a crucial role in magnifying the sense of integration between the movement of people playing sports and the surrounding environment. As visitors enter the park, they are absorbed into the circles that define the space, and their perception merges with the optical illusions created by the objects around them. This overlap of viewpoint and illusion enhances the immersive experience, creating a stronger sense of being part of a shared, dynamic environment. Through its inventive design and social purpose, "Gravity Park" serves as a model for how creative interventions can rejuvenate urban spaces and foster a sense of community and engagement among city residents.