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Department Store Roof Garden-YKHThe <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busan_Lotte_World_Tower" target="_blank">Busan Lotte World Tower</a>, originally designed by <a href="http://www.som.com/content.cfm/busan_lotte_world_tower" target="_blank">SOM</a> and currently under construction, is already set to get a major overhaul. Developers of the multi-purpose 110 story tower and retail center have determined that the original <a href="http://inhabitat.com/intexure-architects-transform-parking-garage-into-a-rooftop-zen-garden/">rooftop garden</a> is inadequate for the project, so they've hired <a href="http://www.ykhlab.com/">Yamasaki Ku Hong Associates Design Lab (YKH)</a> to design an update as a way to amplify the visitor experience. YKH have created a series of circular lawns and rooftop decks connected by raised circular pathways. The new space, called 'Way-Pod,' will increase the retail area and add multiple ways for visitors to enjoy the rooftop space.1
Department Store Roof Garden-YKHWay-Pod was inspired by the iPod and is formed by 'Way' (a free elevated corridor) and 'Pod' (pay areas that provide entertainment, culture and fun)2
Department Store Roof Garden-YKHThe combination of the two areas encourages everyone to enjoy themselves and the views of the Busan port from the rooftop.3
Department Store Roof Garden-YKHThe 'Way' consists of 6 different free areas to enjoy the sun, fitness, art, views of the sea, a place to increase your emotional quotient and a path to increase their sense of music.4
Department Store Roof Garden-YKHThe 'Pod' also has six different areas that help generate income for the development, which include a performance area, food court, kid area, game area, educational and experience area, and museum and art exhibition area.5
Department Store Roof Garden-YKHThe pay and free areas intertwine throughout the rooftop with the circular pathways surrounding the entertainment areas for a more complete user experience.6
Department Store Roof Garden-YKHTwo additional levels of retail and usable space will be created from this updated garden. Construction on the SOM-designed tower and department store is currently ongoing with an expected completion date sometime in 2013.7
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Department Store Roof Garden-YKHOriginal design for Busan Lotte World Tower by SOM.9
Department Store Roof Garden-YKHOriginal design for Busan Lotte World Tower by SOM.10
