K-POP Learning  Centre: Aluminium roofing

Finally, aluminium roofing is used to finish the roof. Aluminium is a modern roofing material that is durable, flexible, and corrosion-resistant. It is particularly malleable and easily formed into most roof shapes, seams and angles.

In addition, it is strong and durable, with a lifespan of up to 50 years. In particular, aluminium roofing adds a contemporary, industrial feel to both modern-designed homes and commercial buildings.

K-POP Learning  Centre: Incidental Roof Structure and Materials

Seoul complies with the use of at least 220mm of insulation that touches the roof due to the extreme cold in winter. Korean pine plywood as supporting insulation is used to attach ceiling materials as well as various roof structures. Using wooden ceiling materials, all roof structures are made of wood to give a sense of unity.

Large and major structures can be assembled in advance in the factory to shorten the construction period. However, other wood materials, such as waterproofing and insulation, are connected by professionals using their hands

K-POP Learning  Centre: Korean pine timber structure

Pine wood has been an essential part of Korean architecture history. As a versatile building material, pine wood was chosen not only for its wide availability of raw materials but also for its natural beauty and exceptional durability. It meets the needs of architecture designs that emphasise simplicity and harmony with nature.

Pine wood is used because it’s lightweight yet strong and can withstand extreme weather changes. It is valued for its strength and ability to bring a sense of beauty and majesty to South Korean architecture. The edge of the structure is filledeted round to make a distinct design compared to others.

K-POP Learning  Centre: Floor Materials Strategy

The floor materials are supposed to be different for each programme.

The area designated for K-POP experiences features a wooden floor that effectively mitigates the impact on the knees and legs during movement and jumping. Furthermore, the industry's slimmest soundproofing mat, featuring dual layers of soundproofing technology to minimise both impact and airborne noise, is utilised throughout the learning environment. The entire seating area is made of wooden materials.

A Korean pine board frame is affixed to concrete to construct a concrete floor, producing a wooden texture. The wooden texture aims to diminish the boundary between the adjacent forest and the project.

K-POP Learning  Centre: Cross-Steel Column

Steel columns offer design versatility due to their diverse shapes and sizes. They also demonstrate enhanced ductility, thereby ensuring superior earthquake resistance and structural integrity. Steel, as a recyclable material, enhances sustainable construction practices.

Steel columns provide benefits compared to concrete or timber columns because of their superior strength-to-weight ratio, facilitating effective load-bearing capacity. They facilitate expedited construction via prefabrication and straightforward assembly. Thanks to its advantages, more cross-steel columns are situated at the edge to create more space in the centre.