Connective Monument: A Modular Facade Connecting City, Brand, and Customer
Connective Monument is a facade renovation proposal for Store Cheongdam that transforms the building into a bold and interactive brand landmark. Located in Cheongdam, where high-end flagship stores and iconic brand facades are concentrated, the project responds to the site’s urban character by creating a distinctive exterior that is both luxurious and memorable.
The design is based on the idea of connection — connecting the city and the building, the existing Store identity and a new spatial experience, and the brand with its customers. The facade is composed of three-dimensional star-shaped modules inspired by brand’s symbolic value. Each module can rotate and combine in multiple directions, creating a dynamic surface that expresses the brand’s bold and playful tone.
Beyond visual impact, the facade is designed as a communicative surface. Through lighting and color scenarios, it can respond to product launches, seasonal events, and urban festivals, allowing the building to engage with the city over time. The modules also create a layered experience from the inside, filtering light and views while offering potential use as display shelves or interior elements.
The use of lightweight GFRP modules supports efficient fabrication, installation, removal, and reuse. By applying an independent facade structure, the proposal minimizes interference with the existing glass facade and store operation. In this way, Connective Monument presents Store Cheongdam not simply as a retail building, but as a flexible urban interface that embodies Samsung’s future-oriented brand identity.
Year: 2025
Location : Gangnam, Seoul, Korea
Phase : Design Development
Type : Commercial Facade Renovation
Principal in Charge :
Seojoo Lee, Hyojung Kim (I.f), Dongil Kim (I.f.CDL)
Design Team : Hyunjoo Kang (I.f)