Vertical Garden – Next High-Rise Living
Sponsor: Angelo Gordon
Location: Yongsan Seoul Korea Size: 500,000 - 1.2 million SF Year: 2007 |
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Challenge
In modern high-rise developments, urban density often compromises access to nature, leaving residents in isolated vertical living conditions with limited outdoor connectivity and diminished communal interaction. As part of the Yongsan International Business District (YIBD) development proposal, the challenge was to redefine high-rise living by integrating nature, daylight, ventilation, and community engagement into a sustainable residential and hospitality prototype. The goal was to establish a new paradigm for vertical communities that enhance social, environmental, and economic well-being while maximizing marketability and livability.
Solution
Our design introduced the Vertical Garden concept—a pioneering high-rise residential and hotel prototype that seamlessly integrates multi-story gardens within the towers. These communal green spaces foster a sense of belonging, promote healthier urban living, and provide vibrant gathering places that counteract the isolation typical of vertical developments.
To further enhance well-being and environmental performance, we incorporated a double-exposure design strategy, ensuring that all units have access to outdoor views, maximum daylight, and natural ventilation. This approach optimizes indoor air quality, reduces reliance on mechanical systems, and enhances thermal comfort, making the living spaces more desirable and energy efficient. Additionally, the design prioritizes cultural and environmental sustainability, integrating local materials, passive cooling techniques, and biophilic design principles to create an urban sanctuary within the skyline.
Projected Value
By reimagining high-rise development through communal green spaces and sustainable design solutions, the Vertical Garden prototype establishes a new benchmark for urban living. Residents and hotel guests benefit from a healthier indoor environment, abundant natural light, and seamless access to nature, all of which contribute to improved mental well-being, social connectivity, and enhanced urban experience.
From an economic perspective, the integration of outdoor exposure, green amenities, and energy-efficient design significantly increases property desirability and market value, offering higher occupancy rates and long-term investment returns. This concept not only redefines the urban skyline but also sets a precedent for future high-rise developments, demonstrating how architecture can harmonize nature, community, and sustainability within the density of the modern city.
In modern high-rise developments, urban density often compromises access to nature, leaving residents in isolated vertical living conditions with limited outdoor connectivity and diminished communal interaction. As part of the Yongsan International Business District (YIBD) development proposal, the challenge was to redefine high-rise living by integrating nature, daylight, ventilation, and community engagement into a sustainable residential and hospitality prototype. The goal was to establish a new paradigm for vertical communities that enhance social, environmental, and economic well-being while maximizing marketability and livability.
Solution
Our design introduced the Vertical Garden concept—a pioneering high-rise residential and hotel prototype that seamlessly integrates multi-story gardens within the towers. These communal green spaces foster a sense of belonging, promote healthier urban living, and provide vibrant gathering places that counteract the isolation typical of vertical developments.
To further enhance well-being and environmental performance, we incorporated a double-exposure design strategy, ensuring that all units have access to outdoor views, maximum daylight, and natural ventilation. This approach optimizes indoor air quality, reduces reliance on mechanical systems, and enhances thermal comfort, making the living spaces more desirable and energy efficient. Additionally, the design prioritizes cultural and environmental sustainability, integrating local materials, passive cooling techniques, and biophilic design principles to create an urban sanctuary within the skyline.
Projected Value
By reimagining high-rise development through communal green spaces and sustainable design solutions, the Vertical Garden prototype establishes a new benchmark for urban living. Residents and hotel guests benefit from a healthier indoor environment, abundant natural light, and seamless access to nature, all of which contribute to improved mental well-being, social connectivity, and enhanced urban experience.
From an economic perspective, the integration of outdoor exposure, green amenities, and energy-efficient design significantly increases property desirability and market value, offering higher occupancy rates and long-term investment returns. This concept not only redefines the urban skyline but also sets a precedent for future high-rise developments, demonstrating how architecture can harmonize nature, community, and sustainability within the density of the modern city.
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