Taekwondo Park
Nestled within the mountainous landscape, the park is organized around three distinct precincts that represent body, mind, and spirit.
An athletic and cultural destination for 70 million practitioners from around the world, the Taekwondo Park establishes a dynamic gateway to the physical and philosophical world of Taekwondo. Weiss/Manfredi was one of seven international firms invited by the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation to participate in the competition.
The design for the Taekwondo Park celebrates the history and culture of Korea, the principles of Taekwondo, and the site's dramatic topography. Nestled within the mountainous landscape, the park is organized around three distinct precincts that represent body, mind, and spirit. Bridges and pathways link a sequence of programs ranging from the spectacle of the arena to the serenity of the healing center retreat. Strengthening the connection of the three precincts, water descends through the valley in a series of water gardens that bring diverse activities and landscapes together into one continuous park.