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