j. Mayer H. Unveils Winning Design of “Cheongdam Tower” for Seoul

a tower inspired by water

J. Mayer H. Architecture was chosen for the design of Cheongdam Tower in Seoul, South Korea — a winning proposal considered in the urban design/architecture/innovation project competition of the city of Seoul. The team associates its architecture with “clear water,” symbolizing “purity and a natural living environment,” a theme that is at the heart of the design. Water, they explain, represents the organic flow of life and serves as the foundation for growth and culture. Sustainability is a key priority, with the rolling, organic landscape Skyscraper incorporating water features and lush greenery throughout.

J. Mayer H. Architecture wins design competition for Cheongdam Tower in Seoul | images © J. Mayer H.

a “green oasis” for Seoul

This theme of “clear water” is reflected in the shape of Cheongdam Tower, as J. Mayer H. Architecture defines the building with flowing lines and organic curves, with green terraces cascading across its exterior. With a façade suggesting undulating waves, the overall effect is that of a living, breathing organism within the urban landscape. The public spaces at the base of the tower provide a welcome refuge from the city, with winding paths leading visitors through open, landscaped landscapes infused with water features. These spaces will host cultural events and luxury businesses. Above, a roof terrace will open to panoramic views of the city, the Han River and the mountainous landscape beyond.

inspired by “clear water”, the tower symbolizes purity and a natural environment

A center for fashion and culture by J. Mayer H.

The new public spaces of Cheongdam Tower are proposed by J. Mayer H. Architecture as a “green oasis” within the city, encouraging a sense of community and cultural identity.

The team notes: “Cheongdam Tower forms the center of the Korean fashion and K-Culture scene in Seoul and impressively reflects the contemporary attitude to life, in which nature and culture combine with a high-end lifestyle. luxury range and consumption. It imposes itself symbolically in the urban space and represents an essential point of attraction with international influence..

‘The design of Cheongdam Tower, with its organically evolved and verdant volume covered by a thin protective louver, creates a distinctive sculptural silhouette. It imposes itself symbolically in the urban space, representing a unique focal point with international influence..’

sustainable design incorporates water features and green spaces throughout
the flowing lines and green terraces evoke a living organism within the city
public spaces offer a green oasis with shops, cultural events and city views