JDS architects: gwell

 

'gwell' by JDS architects, seoul, korea
all images courtesy of JDS architects



this officetel building for 'gwell' in the gangnam bogeumjari district in seoul, korea by JDS architects integrates office and
hotel program into a contained living environment. the 10-storey building offers 25 square meter spaces for an individual,
designed like compact apartments. approximately 700 units along with retail and amenities are present within the structure which
accommodates the site's hilly topography. the footprint wraps around the preexisting terrain to form a courtyard, allowing its
natural qualities to enter the masterplan's experience.

entering a new dimension for the programmatic typology, the configuration shifts the interior spaces to generate terraces
with opportunities for cross-communication between neighbors, enabling an atmosphere of community within the typically
transient environment. the cascade of outdoor areas defines the facade, becoming the venue's trademark. a singular red balcony
element creates a point of interest while representing the company's logo.



aerial view



at night



model



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current state of site



site location


project info:


project: residential, officetel
budget: 33.000.000 EUR
type: commission
size: 38.000 m2
client: shinyoung
status: ongoing 2012, construction starts in the autumn of 2012.
location: seoul, south korea
team: JDS, junglim architects       
JDS partner in charge: henning stüben, julien de smedt
project leader: heechan park
project team: byeongmoo moo, francisco villeda, amanda ripoll, chris zhongtian yuan, marvin philipp, mathilde claus