Hyundai Engineering & Construction is officially entering the bidding process for the redevelopment of Mokdong New Town.
On August 5, the company announced plans to showcase a differentiated design for the Mokdong District 10 redevelopment project in collaboration with the renowned architectural firm Morphosis and the global design group Sasaki.
To prepare, key design personnel, including Erik Leach, an architect from Morphosis, and Im Seong-beom, the representative of the Korean branch, visited Mokdong District 10 on August 3. They assessed the complex and its surrounding urban environment, intending to incorporate the planned urban characteristics of Mokdong New Town and the site conditions of District 10 into their design.
Morphosis, founded by Pritzker Prize winner Tom Mayne in 2005, has worked on various projects, including the California Department of Transportation Center and the San Francisco Federal Building. The firm also participated in the global design team for the redevelopment of Apgujeong District 3.
Sasaki is an integrated design group that encompasses landscape architecture, architecture, urban planning, interior design, and civil engineering. The firm has been involved in large-scale park and urban waterfront projects, including the Beijing Olympic Green, Chicago Riverwalk, and New York's Greenacre Park.
Sasaki will provide comprehensive consulting focused on three main areas for Mokdong District 10: landscaping, individual units, and community spaces. The landscaping plan includes seasonal greenery, resort-style water terraces, and private healing walking paths. For individual units, they propose flexible floor plans that maximize views and natural light, along with designs for windows that allow natural ventilation.
In the community area, plans include an eco-friendly high-end club that connects indoor and outdoor spaces, along with hotel-style interior finishes.
As the bidding for the Mokdong redevelopment intensifies, construction companies are differentiating themselves not only through construction cost conditions but also through collaborations with global design firms and high-end brand competitiveness.
Hyundai Engineering & Construction has been expanding its engagement with local residents by opening a dedicated space for its high-end residential brand, 'D.H. Mokdong Lounge,' near the complex in March.
A representative from Hyundai Engineering & Construction stated, "Mokdong District 10 is a prime complex that combines excellent living infrastructure, educational districts, and business viability. We aim to create a residential complex that represents Mokdong New Town by combining Morphosis's architectural design, Sasaki's integrated design capabilities, and Hyundai's residential technology."
The Mokdong District 10 redevelopment is a large-scale project that will transform the existing 2,160 units into a maximum of 4,248 units across 40 floors. The estimated construction cost is approximately 2.6135 trillion won.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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