And here's another Dutch firm that just designed an unusual residential tower for a booming Asian metropolis: Yongsan Dreamhub corporation presented the MVRDV-designed residential development of the Yongsan Business district in Seoul, South Korea: two connected luxury residential high-rises. A 260 meter tall tower and a 300 meter tall tower are connected in the center by a pixelated cloud of additional program offering amenities and outside spaces with wide views. — bustler.net
7 Comments
This project looks like a pixelated photograph of the twin towers after the planes struck.
I think that's the reaction of many on this one. I was just discussing this with a friend. MVRDV are very smart so I'm sure this was recognized in their office, perhaps this is some sort of bold propaganda on the subject, but I have to say I like the interior of the connection piece. Sofdie-esque. The location is detached from the event and if the towers weren't duplicated rectangles I think the reaction would be different. Maybe in the end the towers will be deform, I'm not sure, regardless a bold statement.
Funny thing is I just looked at the main page and the ThyssenKrupp Disaster prevention budding was posted....very similiar approach to the forms.
http://archinect.com/news/article/30210502/thyssenkrupp-disaster-prevention-and-education-center-competition-synergy-by-robota
Paul, you are not the only one seeing that connection:
http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/proposed-s-korean-towers-resemble-exploding-world-trade-center_611802.html
Yeah, after posting this comment I realized I was probably the last person in the world to notice the similarities.
MVRDV has responded to the criticism.
9/11 was an inside job, instead of feeling offended by the imagery of Dutch architects, Americans should demand answers from their own governent
Interesting yet not so interesting. It's Habitat 67 with two bland towers stuck through them.
Block this user
Are you sure you want to block this user and hide all related comments throughout the site?
Archinect
This is your first comment on Archinect. Your comment will be visible once approved.