GS Tower

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GS Tower
GS타워
GS Tower
General information
TypeOffice, performing arts, art hall, retail, restaurants
Location Seoul, South Korea
Coordinates 37°30′09″N127°02′15″E / 37.502423°N 127.037589°E / 37.502423; 127.037589 Coordinates: 37°30′09″N127°02′15″E / 37.502423°N 127.037589°E / 37.502423; 127.037589
Completed1997
Technical details
Floor count38
Design and construction
Architect(s) Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Structural engineerSkidmore, Owings & Merrill
References
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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.

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References

  1. "LG Gangnam Tower". Emporis . Retrieved 14 June 2010.[ dead link ]
  2. "LG Arts Hall website". 29 December 2008. Archived from the original on 11 February 2009. Retrieved 14 June 2010.