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Rendering of the Eco Prism concept for the Cheongna City Tower competition by GDS Architects (Image: GDS Architects, CG: Rayus)
Project Description from the Architects:
The observation tower will be the new national gateway landmark for Korea as passengers travel to and from Incheon Int'l Airport. Instead of symbolizing prominence as another of the world's "tallest and best" towers, it sets itself apart by celebrating the global community rather than focusing on itself. the tower subtly demonstrates Korea's rising position in the world by establishing its most powerful presence through diminishing its presense. Korea will have a unique position of having the "best" tower by having an "anti tower". The tower itself appears to disappear through a unique optical technology. Outdoor promenades connect to Cheongna's water canals and natural park setting. Extensive podium program of retail, children activities, water park, cultural, sports, and ecological activities complete the visitor experience.
Night view (Image: GDS Architects, CG: Rayus)
Eye level view (Image: GDS Architects, CG: Rayus)
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Aerial view of the plaza (Image: GDS Architects, CG: Rayus)
Water show (Image: GDS Architects, CG: Rayus)
Skyline (Image: GDS Architects, CG: Rayus)
Tower section (Image: GDS Architects)
Project Details:
Client: Korea Land Corporation and Cheongna Organization
Size: Tower Height: 450m
Site area: 110,400 sqm
Total area: 145,500 sqm, 2,000 parking stalls
Architect: Charles I. Wee, GDS Architects
Project team: Scott Callihan, Michael Collins, Seonghee Kim, Brandon Sakuma and Humberto Barraza, Juneui Yu and Soobok Park (USA) Jae Young Jang, Goon Bo Hyun, Soobok Park, Sang Joon Park, Juneui Yu (Korea)
Status: International design competition winner, 2008 Second stage competition winner, 2012, with executive architect Samoo and associate architect AU