The neo-futuristic Seoul
MVRDV's The Imprint, a dual structured entertainment facility, sits as the center piece of a new tourist hub in Seoul, South Korea. The sibling buildings, the Wonderbox and Nightclub, share an architectural language; both becoming an echo of their family, the immediate surrounding buildings. A golden spot floating over the building and the plaza in front boldly marks the Nightclub entrance.
This spectacular office tower called GT Tower East is located in Seoul, South Korea and it was designed by Dutch architectural firm ArchitectenConsort that is based in Rotterdam. The design of this tower is very impressive, the glass façade renders the idea of undulating waves and its incredible height and structure change the usual architecture that can be noticed in Seoul. The architects created a wonderful visual effect. The tower seems to be rising from the soil as if it moves at top and other beautiful effects are performed by the light that reflects in the glass, making the building seem impressive.
The Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) was designed by Zaha Hadid with the concept of "Metonymic Landscape." Metonymy refers to a method of describing a specific object indirectly and, Hadid integrated historical, cultural, urban, social, and economic aspects of Seoul deduced from this method in order to create a scene of landscape. Designed as a cultural hub in the historical district of Seoul as well as Korea's largest fashion district, the DDP is composed of undulating surfaces that resemble the flow of liquid and allow the flexibility in space. According to Hadid, the fundamental features of her design were "transparency, porousness, and durability." Many ecological features, double-skin facade, solar panels, and recycling water system are included in the building.
