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Sir David Chipperfield b. 1953
Created in 2004, the model represents a competition proposal for the Seoul
Model of the Seoul International Finance Centre, South Korea, 2004 Model: brass and Perspex; case: timber and Perspex 33.5 × 22 × 24.5 cm (13 1/5 × 8 3/4 × 9 1/2 in)
International Finance Centre in South Korea. The plan includes several
Estimate £1,500–2,500
towers to provide commercial office and hotel space on a city block on Youido Island in Seoul. Striking in its simplicity, the multi-level towers are Mondrian-like in their appearance, a classic example of form and function meeting in harmony. about the artist
Sir David Chipperfield is a British architect with offices in London, Berlin, Milan and Shanghai. His modernist creations are driven by a consistent philosophical approach, spanning creative, retail, private and office spaces worldwide. His practice, David Chipperfield Architects, has received numerous international accolades including RIBA, RFAC and AIA awards.