# Garden-Glazed Skyscrapers Murphy and Jahn Design the Pentominium for the Yongsan District in Seoul By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-05-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murphy-jahn-pentominium-yongsan-district-seoul References: [bustler.net](http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/murphy_jahn_designs_pentominium_for_seouls_yongsan_district/) & [archinect](http://archinect.com/news/tag/130495/murphy-jahn) Murphy and Jahn Design the Pentominium for the Yongsan District in Seoul. This project will be the largest urban development project in South Korea, and the Pentominium will be 320-metres high. The design consists of [two towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitra-2) in western South Korea in the business district of Seuol. It is set to be completed by 2024, and will be a luxurious apartment building for Korean and international residents. The towers will be connected under one roof at the penthouse, and all apartments will have a [view of the Han River](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peninsula-dubai). The building will be filled with [gardens and courtyards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest), with some up to four stories high. Each of the skyparks in the Pentominium will have a unique function, from meditation lounges to exercise zones. This building will accommodate elite clientele and provide an unparalleled living experience in South Korea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Urban Development:** The trend of urban development presents opportunities for innovative projects like garden-glazed skyscrapers. - **Luxury Apartments:** The trend of luxury apartments provides a platform for disruptive innovations, such as integrating gardens and skyparks into high-rise buildings. - **Green Architecture:** The trend of green architecture opens up possibilities for eco-friendly designs like garden-filled skyscrapers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can explore innovative approaches in developing luxury apartments with garden and courtyard features. - **Architecture:** The architecture industry has opportunities to disrupt traditional building designs by incorporating gardens into skyscrapers. - **Construction:** The construction industry can leverage the trend of green architecture by building garden-glazed skyscrapers that prioritize sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sky-Garden Leisure Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sobha-skyparks.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Luxurious Miami Residential Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-park-miami-beach.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md) - [Riverside Housing Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sekyra-flowers.md) - [Elevated Garden-Filled Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-11.md) - [Expansive NYC Tower Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supertall-skyscraper-1.md) - [Dynamic Living Towered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onze22.md) - [Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-pacific-orchard.md)