* Residential Architecture: Project R6 – Yongsan International Business District by REX Architecture

Residential Architecture: Project R6 – Yongsan International Business District by REX Architecture: “..an urban boutique residence for short-term business people, young urban professionals and foreign tenants located..due to the transience of its target users and the brief durations for which they are home, the unit sizes are small, measuring 40 m2, 50 m2, and 60 m2..by pulling layers of the typical housing tower in opposing directions, the small units maintain their size, but are stretched into favorable proportions that provide views and daylight from both sides, cross-ventilation, and creates a sense of community through the development of a central courtyard, roof terraces and conversation/reading/play pods..”  Distinctive form, residential units feature movable interior walls, high-end appointments, abundant glazing, natural light and views..

See our post on another project for the Yongsan International Business District, in Seoul, South Korea: Architecture: The Blade – Yongsan International Business District by Dominique Perrault.

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* Architecture: Opus Hong Kong by Frank Gehry

Architecture: Opus Hong Kong by Frank Gehry: “..a residential property positioned on top of a winding hillside road in the metropolitan city. the tower is comprised of 12 residential units, two double-level garden suites with private swimming pools on the lower levels, and 10 custom apartments, each occupying an entire floor with unprecedented 360° views, ranging from 560 – 640 sqm in space. ‘I designed the building for hong kong, to respond to the unique conditions of the city. you wouldn’t build this anywhere else.’ - frank gehry..”  Ultralux, magnificent views, interesting conception and details..

See posts on other work by Frank Gehry: Gehry, Hadid, Foster, Ando, & Nouvel – All on One Small Island, New York by Gehry Now Complete, Frank Gehry’s New World Symphony Center – Wonderful the Way it Should Be and Frank Gehry’s Riotously Sculptural $100-million Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas Opens.

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* Architecture: The Blade – Yongsan International Business District by Dominique Perrault

Architecture: The Blade – Yongsan International Business District by Dominique Perrault: “..a 300 meter high tower positioned within the future dream hub yongsan international business district. the structure establishes itself in as a geographical landmark. its silhouette and shape is not a square or round building but a rhomboid prism, arranged in a way to make it look dynamic depending on the angle of approach. it is slender in shape with sharp edges contrasting the urban landscape. the edifice is in a dialogue of light and reflections with the neighboring skyscrapers as its facade fragments and reconstructs the perspective like an optical instrument. the skin of the tower is clad with glass, which allows the exterior to release luminous halos which envelop the outline of the structure. this vibration creates a sense that the architecture is living, transforming itself with the movements of the sun and the changes of light..”  Mixed-use glass-clad office tower..

See other posts on projects by Dominique Perrault:

• Residential Architecture: La Liberté by Dominique Perrault Architecture
• Architecture: Arganzuela Footbridge by Dominique Perrault Architecture
• Architecture: DC Towers I + II by Dominique Perrault Architecture
• Architecture: Citylights – Campus du Pont de Sèvres by Dominique Perrault

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* Architecture: Elbphilharmonie Hamburg by Herzog & de Meuron

Architecture: Elbphilharmonie Hamburg by Herzog & de Meuron: “..more than just a concert hall. it will include a 250 room hotel, along with 45 residential units, converging where the city meets the waterfront..the structure exists on contrasts. its foundation is formed from the historical warehouse, kaispeicher A. it is above this brick base that herzog & de meuron’s  undulating glass façade float. composed of 1,100 individual panels, each measuring four to five metres wide and over three metres height and weighing approximately 1.2 tonnes; the foyer area boasts panes that measure even five metres in height. overall, the crystalline glass surface covers an area of 21,5000 square metres - the equivalent of three football fields. they have been designed to withstand the extreme conditions of hamburg’s legendary weather, and are able to tolerate gale-force winds which move up to a speed of 150 km per hour and torrential downpours easily. small reflective dots have been applied to the windows which are meant to prevent the structure from heating up due to sunlight..”  Astounding form, geometry, repetition; inspiring refurbishment and addition to a pre-existing structure..

See some of our previous posts on projects by Herzog & de Meuron: Architecture: Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2012 by Herzog & de Meuron and Ai Weiwei, Architecture: Hamburg sues Contractor of Herzog and de Meuron’s Elbphilharmonie, Architecture: Actelion Business Center by Herzog & de Meuron, and Herzog & de Meuron Restore Park Avenue Armory, in New York.

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* Architecture: Huludao Beach Exhibit Center by META-Project

Architecture: Huludao Beach Exhibit Center by META-Project: “..positioned upon the beach, the facility intends to vitalize the area into a resort and residential hub, serving the millions of visitors each summer. only 100 meters for the crashing waves, the building provides an exhibition area, gallery, cinema, cafe, event area and playing fields to support the activities of the beach-goers and activating the city’s cultural life..the form is first based upon panoramic views at a variety of elevations towards the sea. with 2/3 of the structure cantilevered over a ground level plaza, the first floor and roof deck provide ideal points for observation of the landscape and ocean. contained by an inclined cube, the opaque enclosure around the stairwell adds a sense of mystery to the spatial sequence, revealing the views after ascending the stairway..”  Dramatic, cantilevered form with revitalising social objectives; truly extensive glazing, mountain and, above all, sea views; well-developed interior detailing..

image: Chen Su, courtesy of META-project; article: Designboom

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