MVRDV: the cloud
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'the cloud' by MVRDV, seoul, korea
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unveiled today, the design for 'the cloud', a pair of residential highrises within the yongsan dreamhub masterplan
in seoul, korea by rotterdam-based architecture practice MVRDV. reaching 260 and 300 meters, the towers are linked
at the 27th floor with a volume spanning ten floors, evoking the image of a pixelated cloud. typically found at the base,
the plinth has been raised to place the public green space designed by cambridge and london-based landscape architect
martha schwartz at ground level. express elevators will lead directly into the connecting bridge containing a sky lounge,
restaurants, cafes and conference center as well as wellness and fitness studios within the 14,000 square meter area.
vegetated gardens, decks and pools will top the various shifting cubes.
aerial view
after a stroll through the gardens, dwellers enter through a lobby within each structure, surrounded by townhouses also
placed on ground level. apartments range from 80 to 260 square meters with double story ceilings, patios and gardens.
four corner units will open to panoramic views of the city within locations of a square building footprint, offering cross ventilation
and a variety of daylight conditions while the 1200 square meter penthouses will have personal roof terraces. a 9,000 square meter
officetel - office and hotel - program will be included. expected completion is in 2015.
ground level gardens designed by martha schwartz
gardens placed above the cloud
stairs connecting the different cubic volumes
atrium within the cloud
ground level lobby
residence interior
residence interior
at night
WOW. That is: WOW.
After a few dull years, MVRDV reclaim the forefront of sur-rationalism.
That and weird reminder of the WTC attacks
It is very beautiful and quite amazing but it seems to cut people off the streets, city and others outside this two-building settlement.
i was thinking at first about the 9/11 thing too. but honestly… the more i think about it, the more i think… the wtc was (and is) a simple shape, because– for new york like for seoul– it is an efficient form for dense urban spaces. in MVRDV’s design, the connective cluster has to be set around mid-height in order to make sense in connecting the two buildings. you “see” the resemblance to 9/11 more in this design because there are two towers at an angle to each other… but there are lots of other skyscraper proposals around the world– that likewise work very well in terms of solving housing, green space, and other issues– that feature a similar structure. for these reasons it is nice to see a project of this nature that will actually be realized.
I would love to be inside the cloud, it looks like a fun place to hang out in. A bunch of courtyards at different heights with plants, fish ponds and stairs connecting them overlooking the ocean is awesome.
This is similar to Habitat 67 here in Montreal but translated to the 2 towers
The WTO semblance is eeire: twin towers, explosion. Not sure what the architects are attempting. Could never be built on ground zero.
Is this really going to be built?
JM – similiar to my take on it, but I was going to add Paolo Soleri into the equation as well
the referential and synthetic qualites are wonderful
The interior spaces are quite quaint for what I would expect from a large building. Its nice that the residences will have stunning views of the city with trees inside their home.
It looks like the world trade center being hit. just saying.
fantastic!
It is very reminiscent of the attack on 9/11. I’ve heard that some of the family members of those lost on 9/11 are attempting to stop its construction Indefinitely because they say its “a slap to the face” of all the victims/surviving loved ones. I personally feel, having lost my only brother on that tragic day, that that’s complete bullshit. Although the building can be a sobering reminder of that tragedy it has nothing to do with us. It’s not being built at Ground Zero. It’s not being built in New York. It’s not even being built in America. So if this building evokes such memories, then don’t look at it. After the criticism, the designers even apologized. I’m sorry but there is no connection and I actually think the building looks kind of cool…just my opinion.