Hyundai Department Store, Mokdong Branch Floor Transformed into 'Landscaped Space'..."Applying Retail Therapy"

'Glass House' on the 7th Floor of Mokdong Branch... 85% Indoor and Outdoor Landscaping Space on the 7th Floor
Converted from Existing Cultural Hall to Indoor Garden... 15 Trees and Over 30 Native Plant Species

Image of Hyundai Department Store 'Glass House'.

[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] Following the opening of 'The Hyundai Seoul' last month, Hyundai Department Store will introduce a nature-friendly space applying the concept of 'retail therapy (healing through shopping)' at its Mokdong branch as well.

Hyundai Department Store announced on the 21st that it will unveil 'Glass Haus,' a 2,628㎡ (approximately 800 pyeong) landscaped area on the 7th floor of the Mokdong branch on the 22nd.

'Glass Haus' is themed around 'European gardens and greenhouses,' with the existing cultural hall transformed into an indoor garden of 1,273㎡ (about 390 pyeong). Since there is already a sky garden (1,355㎡, about 410 pyeong) outdoors on the 7th floor, the total area of indoor and outdoor landscaped spaces on the 7th floor of the Mokdong branch will account for 85% of the entire floor space with the addition of the new indoor garden.

The design of 'Glass Haus' was handled by the British global design firm CMK, which also designed the first floor of The Hyundai Seoul. The indoor garden will feature 15 trees and over 30 native plant species. The walls of the former cultural hall were removed and replaced with full glass windows to allow sunlight to enter the interior. To create optimal growing conditions, the floor was raised by 30cm compared to before to provide adequate soil depth. The ceiling of 'Glass Haus' is decorated with LED lights to create an atmosphere reminiscent of a greenhouse.

A Hyundai Department Store official said, "The cultural hall, which was previously used for events such as performances, plays, and VIP customer invitation sales events, has been transformed into an indoor garden where anyone can comfortably rest and heal," adding, "We aim to offer customers the feeling of lightly strolling through a garden in a lush, green space all year round."

Inside the indoor garden of 'Glass Haus,' a community space called 'Glass Room' (200㎡, about 60 pyeong) will be created for future use as a cultural center classroom or exhibition space.

A Hyundai Department Store official stated, "We plan to continuously expand spaces applying 'retail therapy' at each store nationwide in response to the 'With Corona' era."

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