* Residential Architecture: Velo Towers by Asymptote Architecture in the Yongsan International Business District

Residential Architecture: Velo Towers by Asymptote Architecture in the Yongsan International Business District: “..the pair of skyscrapers are composed of stacked and rotated volumes which are a programmatic counterpoint to the conventional tall building typology. by breaking down the scale and massing of the two high-rises into interconnected circular dimensions, the project proposes an alternative architectural and urbanistic response to the traditional repetitions of the cityscape. the eight distinct components are turned and positioned to capture views of the adjacent yongsan park overlooking the han river in the distance. a collection of roof gradients, shared amenities and internal circulation positioned around light-filled atrium spaces are massed to vertically distribute six to eight story residential communities in the yongsan skyline. a raised plinth hovers above the communal landscape which surrounds the base of the towers while the skybridge floats 30 stories above it. the interior fitness, recreation centers, lounges, pools, spas and cafes along with the sky garden provide views of the overall district..”  Another dynamic project for the Yongsan International Business District..

See our posts on other wonderful projects for the Yongsan International Business District:

• Architecture: Triple One Tower by Renzo Piano Building Workshop in Yongsan International Business District
• Residential Architecture: Block H by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates in Yongsan International Business District
• Architecture: Dragon Valley Retail District by 5+design in Yongsan International Business District
• Architecture: Breeze by Riken Yamamoto and Field Shop – Yongsan International Business District
• Architecture: YIBD Block C1-20 – Yongsan International Business District by Tange Associates
• Architecture: Harmony Tower by Studio Daniel Libeskind for the Yongsan International Business District
• Residential Architecture: Dancing Towers by Studio Daniel Libeskind for Yongsan International Business District
• Architecture: Diagonal Tower in Yongsan International Business District by SOM
• Architecture: Dancing Dragons by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
• Residential Architecture: Pentomonium Towers – Yongsan International Business District by Murphy/Jahn
• Residential Architecture: Project R6 – Yongsan International Business District by REX Architecture
• Architecture: The Blade – Yongsan International Business District by Dominique Perrault

image: courtesy of asymptote architecture; article: Designboom

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* Architecture: Triple One Tower by Renzo Piano Building Workshop in Yongsan International Business District

Architecture: Triple One Tower by Renzo Piano Building Workshop in Yongsan International Business District: “.. a 620-metre-tall tower..The tapering, conical Triple One tower will be the centrepiece of the new Yongsan International Business District, a new commercial hub masterplanned by architect Daniel Libeskind for South Korean developer DreamHub..Renzo Piano also designed the 300 metre-high Shard tower, which is nearing completion in London..”  The centerpiece skyscraper for the Yongsan International Business District in Seoul, South Korea..

See our other posts on projects for the Yongsan International Business District:

• Residential Architecture: Block H by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates in Yongsan International Business District
• Architecture: Dragon Valley Retail District by 5+design in Yongsan International Business District
• Architecture: Breeze by Riken Yamamoto and Field Shop – Yongsan International Business District
• Architecture: YIBD Block C1-20 – Yongsan International Business District by Tange Associates
• Architecture: Harmony Tower by Studio Daniel Libeskind for the Yongsan International Business District
• Residential Architecture: Dancing Towers by Studio Daniel Libeskind for Yongsan International Business District
• Architecture: Diagonal Tower in Yongsan International Business District by SOM
• Architecture: Dancing Dragons by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
• Residential Architecture: Pentomonium Towers – Yongsan International Business District by Murphy/Jahn
• Residential Architecture: Project R6 – Yongsan International Business District by REX Architecture
• Architecture: The Blade – Yongsan International Business District by Dominique Perrault

image: Courtesy of Renzo Piano Building Workshop; article: Dezeen

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* Residential Architecture: Block H by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates in Yongsan International Business District

Residential Architecture: Block H by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates in Yongsan International Business District: “..a luxury five-star accommodations with high-end services. the 385-meter-tall-tower sits on a 14 600-square-meter site on the northeastern border of the sector. the hotel is situated to mediate the transition between the 665 meter height of the landmark office tower to the northwest and the lower scale residential blocks beyond..the shape of the development projects from the center into three distinct wings to provide the apartments and hotel rooms with natural light, dramatic views and privacy. cascading towards the han river, each section asymmetrically projects from the base to orient views of the south. the mid-level faces east to the yongsan park where the high division is directed to the nam-sam historic district and adjacent landmark tower to the north. the design guarantees that the guest rooms have a large corner view from the living space, while maximizing its solitude from the adjacent unit..” Luxury hotel and apartments in Seoul, South Korea..

See other posts on projects for the Yongsan International Business District:

• Architecture: Dragon Valley Retail District by 5+design in Yongsan International Business District
• Architecture: Breeze by Riken Yamamoto and Field Shop – Yongsan International Business District
• Architecture: YIBD Block C1-20 – Yongsan International Business District by Tange Associates
• Architecture: Harmony Tower by Studio Daniel Libeskind for the Yongsan International Business District
• Residential Architecture: Dancing Towers by Studio Daniel Libeskind for Yongsan International Business District
• Architecture: Diagonal Tower in Yongsan International Business District by SOM
• Architecture: Dancing Dragons by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
• Residential Architecture: Pentomonium Towers – Yongsan International Business District by Murphy/Jahn
• Residential Architecture: Project R6 – Yongsan International Business District by REX Architecture
• Architecture: The Blade – Yongsan International Business District by Dominique Perrault

image: courtesy of kohn pedersen fox associates; article: Designboom

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* Architecture: Dragon Valley Retail District by 5+design in Yongsan International Business District

Architecture: Dragon Valley Retail District by 5+design in Yongsan International Business District: “the yongsan international business district is the world’s largest and most ambitious urban mixed-use project. three million square meters of buildings are shaped into a glittering skyline of high-rises designed by the world’s leading architects.  the master plan covers ten city blocks that are linked by a network of bridges, streets and landscaped plazas. a remarkable feature of the project is its 500 000 square meter underground city of retail, restaurants and commercial spaces. five kilometers of malls, passageways and sunken gardens create a zone which is accessible from yongsan station to the hahn river in all types of weather conditions…international practice 5 + design has sent us images of their development located in the center of the master plan. ’C-1 block’, named the ‘dragon valley retail district’, contains 200 000 square meters of retail which is divided into three main areas: platinum street collection, university department store zone and sports active life district. these sectors surround a dramatic 10 000 square meter recessed garden, water features, outdoor restaurants, amphitheaters and public gathering areas..”  An aspirational overview of the grouping of ambitious and dynamic projects for the Yongsan International Business District including many by world-renowned architects; clearly, concerns regarding social and economic framework and intentions come into play; nevertheless, the inspirational architectural projects merit close attention and often appreciation..(we urge you to share your thoughts through comments..)..

See our posts on the individual projects for the Yongsan International Business District:

• Architecture: Breeze by Riken Yamamoto and Field Shop – Yongsan International Business District
• Architecture: YIBD Block C1-20 – Yongsan International Business District by Tange Associates
• Architecture: Harmony Tower by Studio Daniel Libeskind for the Yongsan International Business District
• Residential Architecture: Dancing Towers by Studio Daniel Libeskind for Yongsan International Business District
• Architecture: Diagonal Tower in Yongsan International Business District by SOM
• Architecture: Dancing Dragons by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
• Residential Architecture: Pentomonium Towers – Yongsan International Business District by Murphy/Jahn
• Residential Architecture: Project R6 – Yongsan International Business District by REX Architecture
• Architecture: The Blade – Yongsan International Business District by Dominique Perrault
• Architecture: Cross # Towers by BIG Architects (Bjarke Ingels Group)
• Architecture: In Korea: MVRDV: The Cloud

image: courtesy of 5 + design; article: Designboom

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