GS Tower

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.

GS Tower
GS타워
General information
Type	Office, performing arts, art hall, retail, restaurants
Location	Seoul, South Korea
Coordinates	37.502423°N 127.037589°E / 37.502423; 127.037589
Completed	1997
Technical details
Floor count	38
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Structural engineer	Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
References
[1]

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 consist of a combination of braced frames and perimeter moment frame.

References

1. "LG Gangnam Tower". Emporis. Archived from the original on 20 February 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
2. "LG Arts Hall website". 29 December 2008. Archived from the original on 11 February 2009. Retrieved 14 June 2010.