As the competition heats up for the reconstruction of the Mokdong New Town in Seoul, Daewoo Engineering has begun collaborating with global design and engineering firms to secure the Mokdong 8 Complex project. The company plans to present a differentiated design proposal by involving specialized firms in various fields, from structural safety to landscaping and exterior design.
On September 17, Daewoo Engineering announced its collaboration with the UK-based global engineering firm Arup, the New York-based landscape design group Supermass Studio, and the Danish urban and architectural design group Urban Agency for the Mokdong 8 Complex reconstruction.
Daewoo Engineering aims to combine the expertise of these global firms to create a landmark complex that represents the Mokdong New Town.
In the structural design sector, Daewoo will partner with Arup. Headquartered in London, Arup has participated in the structural design and engineering of global high-rise and mixed-use development projects, including Malaysia's Merdeka 118, China's Shanghai Tower, and Singapore's Marina Bay Sands.
Daewoo plans to review the structural system for the Mokdong 8 Complex, which is designed to reach a height of 180 meters, and establish safety measures to withstand external factors such as earthquakes and strong winds.
In the landscaping sector, Daewoo will collaborate with Supermass Studio, a landscape design firm involved in global projects such as Helsinki's South Harbor and New York's LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Concourse Park.
The key landscaping concept proposed by both firms is the 'Living Arboretum.' This concept envisions the entire complex as a single arboretum, organizing 12 themed tree collections based on a taxonomic classification system.
Each tree collection will be linked to pedestrian pathways, water features, and community spaces. The design aims to reflect the local characteristics of Mokdong and its identity as an educational city, allowing residents to experience nature within the complex.
The exterior design will be developed in partnership with Urban Agency from Denmark. Daewoo Engineering is analyzing the location of the Mokdong 8 Complex, the surrounding urban environment, and key sightlines to create an exterior design that embodies the complex's identity.
The core concept of the exterior design is 'Infinite Prism.' Just as a prism expands a single light into various spectra, this design aims to encapsulate the diverse values of Mokdong and the lifestyles of its residents. The focus is on achieving a distinctive skyline for the Mokdong 8 Complex while harmonizing with the surrounding urban landscape.
Daewoo Engineering plans to integrate the structural, exterior, and landscaping designs into a cohesive proposal, utilizing Arup for structural safety, Supermass Studio for landscaping, and Urban Agency for exterior and urban landscape design.
A Daewoo Engineering representative stated, "Given that the Mokdong 8 Complex is located in the heart of Mokdong, which has represented South Korea for a long time, a new design is needed that not only inherits existing values but also leads future residential culture. Through collaboration with globally recognized firms, we aim to propose a differentiated landmark complex that combines safety and design competitiveness."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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