Vol.05 | Place-making, Health
The Public Sticker: Hospitality Public Design at SRT Suseo Station
수서역 공공디자인 실험실 (The Public Sticker)
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DESIS Thematic Area
DESIS Thematic Area
Design for Collaboration and Conviviality
Design for Collaboration and Conviviality
Period
Period
2024
2024
Location
Location
SRT Suseo Station Plaza, Seoul, South Korea
SRT Suseo Station Plaza, Seoul, South Korea
KEY VALUES
KEY VALUES
Hospitality · Rest · Emotional Healing · Affordance
■ CONTEXT
■ CONTEXT
Despite tens of thousands of daily users, SRT Suseo Station’s plaza lacked any seating or rest amenities. The vast open space was merely transited, never inhabited.
ⓒDESIS@HONGIK
■ DESIGN APPROACH
■ DESIGN APPROACH
A 3-day design experiment installing Perchable facilities (multi-height seating) and Green Safe Territory(plant-based psychological comfort zones). Before-After comparative analysis measured behavioral changes including user counts, dwell time, and satisfaction.
■ SOCIAL INNOVATION
■ SOCIAL INNOVATION
Grounded in the concept of “Hospitality Public Design,” the experiment proved that providing rest infrastructure transforms transit spaces into dwelling spaces. The Green Safe Territory concept leverages biophilic instinct—people perceive green spaces as inherently safe—to invite lingering.
■ GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
■ GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
Hongik University Public Design Research Center & C_design Lab (Planning & research) × SRT (Site authorization) × KIDP (Public Design Festival sponsorship)
■ EVIDENCE & IMPACT
■ EVIDENCE & IMPACT
Users increased from 11 to 34 (309% increase). 99% satisfaction rate. Usage purposes: rest (48%), waiting (25%), biophilic engagement (20%), events (8%). Significant increase in dwell time and revisit intention.
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