This otherwordly rendition of a high-density urban project to be constructed near Seoul, South Korea has been presented by MVRDV Architects for the Power Center located in the city of Gwang Gyo.
The concept resembles a number of what appear to be giant green termite hills. Upon closer inspection, however, you can see that the floor-to-floor terraces will be planted with box-type hedges and water will flow around the the circular structures to irrigate the plants.
The whole Power Center project is designed around the two centers of the new town, and the mound-like mixed-use structures will contain housing and offices with a number of cultural and leisure facilities.
The towers will also contain a number of voids to create light and ventilation. The self-sufficient city of 77,000 is expected to completed by 2011.
Green Metropolises
The Gwang Gyo Power Center in South Korea
Trend Themes
1. Green Urbanism - The construction of Gwang Gyo Power Center in South Korea provides an opportunity to introduce green urbanism processes which are crucial for sustainable urban development.
2. Mixed-use Architecture - MVRDV's design of Gwang Gyo Power Center highlights the need for mixed-use architecture to create self-sufficient cities.
3. Circular Design - The circular design of the Gwang Gyo Power Center showcases an opportunity for using anthropomorphic architectural structures that invoke life and fosters humane situations.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - The innovative design of MVRDV in the Gwang Gyo Power Center is an opportunity for real estate firms to redesign the use of space and development of future sustainable urban cities.
2. Construction - The construction industry can leverage the circular design and green urbanism processes to offer eco-friendly urban solutions and redefine future cities.
3. Architecture - The Gwang Gyo Power Center will be a new model for architects to follow in creating structures that are both practical and sustainable.