Seoullo 7017
A former road overpass has become an elevated pedestrian garden near Seoul Station.
Why choose this place
For a new perspective on Seoul Station: the former road overpass lets you look down on roads and railways.
Make the most of your visit
Look down at roads and railways, and check which exit leads to your destination.
Stories from the record
The numbers remember two dates
The name connects 1970, when the overpass was built, with 2017, when it became a walkway. A structure for cars was given to pedestrians. Its name preserves both its former purpose and its new beginning.
Planting above the street
MVRDV designed a sky garden using the existing elevated structure. Limited space had to accommodate planting, paths and resting places. Notice how containers and circulation negotiate the challenges of reusing infrastructure.
A fast route becomes a slow walk
Walking reveals details around Seoul Station that drivers would pass quickly. The structure remains, but a different speed changes how the city is seen. Look across railway lines and surrounding buildings to read this transport district's layers.
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Before you go
Opening hours and closing days can change, so check the official information before visiting.