“The Cloud” is the name of the new luxury residential difficult in Seoul, which is set to be completed in 2015. Designed by Rotterdam-based architecture firm MVRDV, the complex qualities two connected residential towers and it’s part of a masterplan for the area by New York architects Studio Libeskind whose objective is to extend the enterprise district of the South Korean, capital Seoul.
Situated inside the Yongsan Dreamhub project, MVRDV’s skyscrapers with a total surface of 128,000m2 would show an intriguing pixelated style. Each are connected by a pixelated cluster of blocks collectively named “The Cloud”, which would accomodate besides the residential function, 14,357m2 of amenities: a sky lounge–a large connecting atrium, a wellness centre, conference centre, fitness studio, quite a couple of pools, restaurants and cafes.
A series of public and private outdoors spaces, patios, decks, gardens and pools will be find on prime of the cloud. To enable swiftly access, the cloud is accessible by exclusive express elevators. Range from 80m2 to 260m2, the luxury apartments offer double height ceilings, patios or gardens, fine daylight situations and cross ventilation and not to forget panoramic views. A pretty cool concept which unfortunatly has stirred controversy in the media because of its striking resemblance to the former The Globe Trade Center in NYC.
Images: MVRDV and Luxigon.
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