GS Tower
Skyscraper in Seoul, South Korea
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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 District 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.
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 Interactive map of the GS Tower area | |
| General information | |
| Type | Office, performing arts, art hall, retail, restaurants |
| Location | Seoul, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 37.502423°N 127.037589°E |
| Completed | 1997 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 38 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
| Structural engineer | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
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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 consists of a combination of braced frames and perimeter moment frames.