(Research Background and Purpose)The Busan Cinema Center, designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au, is considered a landmark building from the perspective of deconstructive spatial aesthetics. This study examines the spatial characteristics of the Busan Cinema C...
(Research Background and Purpose)The Busan Cinema Center, designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au, is considered a landmark building from the perspective of deconstructive spatial aesthetics. This study examines the spatial characteristics of the Busan Cinema Center with Coop Himmelb(l)au`s spatial philosophy as the research background. (Research methods) This paper starts with a theoretical approach to Coop Himmelb(l)au`s philosophy of deconstruction architecture. The spatial domain has been described in Coop Himmelb(l)au`s unique philosophy of deconstruction architecture. Hence, first, the spatial characteristics of the Busan Cinema Center are analyzed with a theoretical approach to the architectural philosophy of Coop Himme(l)blau. This is followed by a real-scene analysis of the Busan Cinema Center. To this end, this paper uses a field survey to analyze the spatial and expression techniques shown in the Busan Cinema Center representing the architectural philosophy of Coop Himmelb(l)au. (Results) The results of this study reveal five architectural characteristics of the Busan Cinema Center. First, the structure of the space is irregular. The Busan Cinema Center comprises an irregular space characterized by sloppiness, penetration, cleft, and geometrical conflict. Irregular space refers to an open space causing a visual sense of motion and a feeling of tension. Second, the space is non-territorial. The Busan Cinema Center uses spatial elements, which are overlapping and ambiguous, in a complex manner. The blurred space is converted into a non-territorial, open space. Third, the space is transparent. The Busan Cinema Center was formed as a transparent piece of architecture from glass and linear materials. Transparent architecture creates an open space by enabling the mutual intersection of internal and external spaces. Fourth, the architecture is organic. Big Roof and Small Roof, and Bridge in Air illustrate gravity-defying designs, dynamism, and fantastic, imaginary architecture. Lastly, the architecture changes per the users` needs. The Busan Cinema Center demonstrates new forms and spaces which have user-oriented aesthetic characteristics such that the spaces change and move according to the users` needs. These results indicate that the architecture of the Busan Cinema Center is characterized by an open space that is valued most highly in Coop Himmelb(l)au`s philosophy. (Conclusion) This study was conducted to help people understand that the Busan Cinema Center is not only a theater dedicated to the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), but is also a monumental building that was constructed to promote the efficient management of the BIFF. This festival began with the political and economic purposes of initiating the second take-off of Busan and launching the tourism industry, which is its foundation industry, as well as to create an identity of Busan as a city of visual culture. This background knowledge helps us understand that the Busan Cinema Center is an architectural work embodying the architectural philosophy of Coop Himmelb(l)au and the aesthetics of open space.