2. JAI SEONG SHIM
M. +1.408.508.9319 (U.S.)
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EDUCATION
Yonsei University
Seoul, Korea
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering
1992
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Samsung E&C America, Inc.
San Jose, California
Construction/Design Manager
2014-Present
Samsung C&T
Seoul, Korea
Design Principal
2011-2013
Now Architects
Seoul, Korea
Design Principal
2009-2011
QY Architecture, LLC
Birmingham, Michigan
Partner
2008-2009
Yamasaki Associates, Inc.
Troy, Michigan
Associate Principal
1999-2008
SAC International, Ltd.
Seoul, Korea
Senior Designer
1994-1998
With over 22 years of experience in both the Asian and U.S. markets, I
have a wide range of project experience in architectural design and
design quality control. My passion and strength are in design and
management of large-scale international projects, particularly high-
rise, residential, mixed-use and office buildings.
Since I joined Samsung C&T in 2011, as a design principal of the
Strategic Design Studio at Samsung C&T, I am leading innovative and
award-winning projects in the global market. Equipped with a creative
design methodology, I am responsible for the initial planning, design
strategy development, conceptual development and schematic design
for several projects such as residential, cultural, office and commercial,
etc. performed by Samsung C&T. Currently, since 2014, I am involved in
Samsung America Headquarters (Device Solution) Construction Project
in San Jose, CA as a construction/design manager in charge of design
quality control conducting Design Development, Value Engineering,
Request For Information/Submittal/Change Order Request process,
Field Inspection and so on.
I led the Design Lab, established in November 2009, as a design
principal of NOW Architects. The Design Lab was a laboratory for
exploration and excellence in architecture that delivers services in
aspects of architectural design and planning to produce unique
environments and products for progressive institutions and individuals
throughout the world.
As a partner of QYA, which was Yamasaki Design Studio, I was
responsible for the design and project management of numerous large-
scale projects in Asia, Middle East and U.S. Prior to joining QYA, I was
an associate principal of Yamasaki Associates in Troy, Michigan, at
which I served as the project director for Qatar National Convention
Center and the International Bank of Qatar in Doha, Qatar.
As a project director of numerous domestic and overseas projects since
2000, I have consistently demonstrated high standards combining
knowledge and skill, and a hands-on approach to design development
and project management. My other notable projects include MCS HQ
in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Lotte City Hotel Jeju, Yoido Richensia Mixed-
Use in Korea, and La Bella Verde Mixed-Use in Duluth, GA.
3. 2013-2015 Samsung America Headquarters (Device Solution)
San Jose, California
Total Building Area
1,221,443 ft2
Facility
OFFICE/CAFETERIA/
DATA CENTER/PARKING GARAGE
Client
SAMSUNG SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
Construction Manager
SAMSUNG E&C AMERICA, INC.
Design Team
NBBJ (ARCHITECT)
ARUP (STRUCTURE/MEP)
SWA (LANDSCAPE)
SDSA (IT)
S1 (SECURITY)
Contractor
WEBCOR BUILDERS
The new headquarters for Samsung SSI in San Jose is a bold vision for a campus and a
workplace that put interaction and synergy at the center-building a culture and brand that is
powered by the best ideas and talent. The building is carefully crafted to encourage
communication and interaction, leading to a synergistic working environment that will help
further transform Samsung into a regional leader in Silicon Valley.
The facility is to be built on the current Samsung property at 3655 North 1st Street in San
Jose and will include offices, high-tech R&D research space, and a separate parking structure.
The building will be Samsung’s largest development in the State of California and emphasizes
its commitment to developing new technologies locally and strengthening its position as a
world leader in memory, System LSI, and LCD technology.
The office tower is a square building approximately 300 feet by 300 feet in plan, ten stories
tall. It has a large center courtyard, which creates a 120 foot by 180 foot opening. Due to the
large cantilevers and bridge structure to create two 45 foot by 300 foot column free zones, a
steel structural solution presents the most cost effective structural system.
4. 2013-2015 Samsung America Headquarters (Device Solution)
San Jose, California
The podium connects the office (courtyard) tower to the parking structure. It is approximately
45 feet tall and houses the loading dock, the learning center and the data center along with
associated MEP support spaces. The Cafeteria building is an irregularly shaped one story
building directly south of the parking structure.
The parking structure is approximately 120 feet wide and 500 feet long that is 9 stories tall.
Since the building is so long, it is separated into two structures by a movement joint. East
parking structure will house kitchen that occupies East side of the ground floor with double
story height, chiller room at 6th level with double story height, and cooling tower room at
8the level.
5. 2011 MCS Headquarters
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Site Area
1,920 m2
Total Building Area
33,426 m2
Storey
B2+24F
Client
MCS PROPERTY HOLDINGS
Project Architect
STRATEGIC DESIGN STUDIO
(SAMSUNG C&T)
Architectural Record
SAMOO A&C
HOUSING CONSTRUCTION
Consultants
AIMAC ENGINEERING
DUKSUNG ALPHA ENGINEERING
WOOWON M&E
NARA ENGINEERING
DUALL PARTNERS
D&C DESIGN .
Ulaanbaatar is in a period of rapid growth
and development has been subject to
somewhat hasty execution; which in turn has
resulted in projects that are uninspired and,
at best, rather ordinary in stature. As
Ulaanbaatar forges ahead with its economic
development, it is of immense importance
that Ulaanbaatar never loses sight of
everything that makes Ulaanbaatar unique.
Being one of many new developments in
downtown, Ulaanbaatar, it is important for
the MCS Headquarters to achieve an iconic
status, becoming a landmark image and
distinguishing MCS’ continuing success as a
symbol of trust worthiness, reliability and
business leadership in the City of
Ulaanbaatar. This design proposal for MCS
HQ will ensure the fulfillment of not only the
needs of MCS but also foster an amicable
public relationship.
Inspired by the mountains bordering the city
on both the north and south, we designed a
macro-curved façade that echoes the natural
curvatures of the surrounding façade. This
design will make a multi-faceted building
that seems to morph when viewed from
different angles. The east and west facades,
by contrast, respond to the urban city and
are simple and polished. In contrast to the
curved façade, the light box at the southeast
corner with used as communication area and
served as a visual icon within the building.
6. 2012 MCS Medical Complex
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Site Area
321,000 m2
Total Building Area
109,600 m2
Facility
HOSPITAL/MEDICAL SCHOOL
/LAB/CONVENTION CENTER/
DORMITORY/GUEST HOUSE
Client
MCS PROPERTY HOLDINGS
Project Architect
STRATEGIC DESIGN STUDIO
SAMOO A&E
The present GNP per person in Mongolia is 2.5 times larger than 5 years ago. It is expected
to grow steadily during the coming years. Needs for better medical services are increasing in
Mongolia and more medical tourists are coming abroad seeking better treatment, especially
to Korea and China. High quality medical facilities are required to meet the needs of
Mongolian people and to attract medical tourists from neighboring countries. Mongolia will
be able to become more competitive in healthcare by creating advanced healthcare facilities.
In addition to improving the healthcare environment of Mongolia, this project will hopefully
create stronger ties between MCS and Samsung C&T.
The medical complex will be developed into phase I, II and III. Phase I development will firstly
establish master plan where all the development plan and detailed master plan will be
prepared. The 300 beds general hospital with international level of specialized center will be
opened in the first development. Phase II is consist of mostly expansion of general hospital
and also expansion of specialized centers are planned in the phase II strategically. Lastly,
phase III will comprise education, research facilities, chronic diseases center and guest house.
7. 2010 La Foreviere, Seoul Forest Doosan We’ve
Seoul, Korea
Site Area
27,716 m2
Total Floor Area
88,568 m2
Facility
CONDOMINIUMS,
RETAILS AND COM-
MUNITY FACILITIES
Unit
660 Units
Client
DOOSAN HEAVY
INDUSTRY
Project Architect
SOM
Seoul (WE’VE) will integrate a new synthesis of
technology and nature into the urban fabric of
Seoul, offering an unprecedented level of sophis-
tication and luxury in one of the city’s most prom-
inent locations. The open green space around
the towers will be a coveted amenity for building
users. It will flow into the adjacent public green
space, Seoul Forest, through the natural forms
of foliage trees and colorful plantings that drape
over the topography of ’sliding’ terraces.
The towers are comprised of two distinct vol-
umes which together present a unique and slen-
der massing composition. The skin of the towers
facing the river is primarily of floor-to-ceiling
glass, allowing expansive, panoramic views of the
southwest riverside development. This glass riv-
er façade, broken down to facets at floor height,
sets back and projects, gently and gradually.
Thus, the facade becomes a wavy fluid form as it
rises to the sky, inspired by the flowing surfaces
of the nearby River Han.
The massing of the towers facing the north has a
more urban character. The louvered screen wall
is made of sand and limestone colored terra-
cotta. This screen creates a visual appearance of
crisp beautiful stone masonry blocks, yet it pro-
vides a selective transparency through its chang-
ing density, reflecting the interior organization of
the program. The louvers, with their iridescent
glazing, glow and reflect the sky with many shim-
mering colors. The screen wall opens up with
even lesser density at the common skygarden ar-
eas, exposing these multi-height green terraces,
which are staggered throughout the height of the
tower.
The stepped green terraces and gardens are cen-
tral features of the site: their design is derived
from the terraced massing of the tower and the
podium building blocks. This terraced garden
topography plays a vital role in generating the
desired amount of active zones on the site. The
terraces also mediate between zones at different
elevations, connecting them visually and physi-
cally. From the highest point of the site’s south-
ern edge, the terraces gently shift the elevated
garden zones down to the entrance plaza level.
The entry plaza is centered on the main pedes-
trian axis and pulled into the heart of the site to
be a more intimate courtyard surrounded by the
three towers. A grand reflecting pool is also situ-
ated at the main entrance axis, bringing the ele-
ment of water from the River into the site.
8. 2010 KATC New Headquarters
Jeon-nam Innocity, Korea
Site Area
18,737 m2
Total Floor Area
18,784 m2
Facility
OFFICE, AUDITORIUM,
P.R. CENTER, ETC.
Client
KOREA AGRO-FISHER-
IES TRADE CORP.
Consultants
NARA ENGINEERING
KUNIL MEC CO., LTD.
POONGYEONIN
COSENTINI
SENSE
9. 2010 ATI New Headquarters
Jeon-nam Innocity, Korea
Site Area
71,185 m2
Total Floor Area
14,109.26 m2
Facility
Educational Research
Center, Dormitory
Client
Agricultural Training
Institute
Project Architect
SOM
This scheme secured positive communication
and openness with communities through a sports
park on the front of the main entrance. The exte-
rior natural space at the entrance plaza and front,
middle, rear courtyard connects four functional
(education, work, accommodation, welfare) pro-
gram.
Especially, using an eco-friendly special design
over the entire design process, the training insti-
tute provides a plance of experience to the exte-
rior space connected organically with the semi-
exterior space such as the eco canopy, green
atrium, etc., and provides a creative and pleasant
environment where education, culture and na-
ture breathe together.
In addition, the scheme symbolically expresses
the elevation of the growing Agricultural Training
Institute using a repeating and changing pattern
in order to obtain the volume of growing and ris-
ing mass from the broad greeen plain at Naju, a
symbol of agriculture.
10. 2010 KCSC New Headquarters
Jeon-buk Innocity, Korea
Site Area
29,822 m2
Total Floor Area
11,625.78 m2
Facility
OFFICE, AUDITORIUM,
P.R. CENTER
Client
KOREA CADASTRAL
SURVEY CORP.
Consultants
NARA ENGINEERING
KUNIL MEC CO., LTD.
BS CUNSULTING
CHUNGYEON
SENSE
11. 2010 National Museum of History, Republic of Korea
Seoul, Korea
Site Area
6,446 m2
Total Floor Area
1,965,000 m2
Facility
MUSEUM, STORAGE,
EDUCATION, ETC.
Client
MINISTRY OF CUL-
TURE, SPORTS AND
TOURISM
History (from Greek íστρíα - historia, meaning “inquiry, Knowledge acquired by investigation”) is the study of the human past.
It is a field of research that uses a narrative to examine and analyze the sequence of events. This inculdes providing “perspec-
tive” on the problems of the present; valuable insight that help us inform solutions for the future.
The design for the new National Museum of History, Republic of Korea seeks not only to house the collective narrative and
archive of historic documents from the past, but also to transform the building into an instrument that actively and dynami-
cally records and reflects the ongoing historic narrative, as it emerges real-time in today’s world. This critical narrative will be
delivered through the use of state-of-the -art technology that allows visitors to contribute their own history to the collective
archives.
There will be a number of electronic ‘story collectors’ located around the museum that allow people to contribute their own
histories using cell phones, recorded audio, video and touch pad technologies. Located both on-site and off-site, the accu-
mulative data will be processed and broadcast as a key exhibit of the museum. This will include the opportunity for Koreans
travelling abroad to submit their strories via the Internet, MMS and SMS, and allow visitors at the museum and the Gwangh-
wamum Plaza to physically record their history in video booths, on touch pads and using their cell phones. A large-scale LED
broadcast will occur at the “Plaza of Contemporary History” located at the main reflecting pool at the museum’s entrance.
The Water feature located below the energy-efficient LED broadcast board “reflects” the real-time narrative in a manner that
mimics our own reflective thinking on history and provides a dynamic lighting system for the museum, drawing viewers tin to
participate in the reading and writing of their own history......
12. 2009 Lotte City Hotel Jeju
Jeju, Korea
Site Area
5,647 m2
Total Floor Area
31,734.90 m2
Facility
BUSINESS HOTEL
DUTY FREE SHOP
No. of Keys
256 Keys
Client
LOTTE HOTEL &
RESORTS
LOTTE DUTY FREE
13. 2008 IBC-2 Master Plan
Incheon, Korea
Site Area
4,944,000 m2
Total Floor Area
1,965,000 m2
Facility
HOTEL, CASINO,
CONVENTION, RETAIL,
ETC.
Client
POSCO E&C Co.,LTD.
Consultants
IIAC.
MACQUARIE INTER-
NATIONAL.
ARQUITECTONICA.
CHERMAYEFF &
POOLE.
SPINE3D.
MODEL WORKS INC.
GROUPE ALAIN
DUCASSE.
GIULIANI SECURITY &
SAFETY.
CITY WORKS.
DOWHA.
RDN.
PWC.
The goal is to create a unique entertainment,
leisure and retail destination for the IIAC / IBC2
that will attract locals and increase tourism.
The Master Plan organization is founded on
two key features of the site, its connection to
the airport and its waterfront access. Circula-
tion to 8th Wonder and within the destination
ties in well with these basic organizational fea-
tures and is efficient and diverse.
14. 2008 Ocean 9 Casino & Hotel Resort
Subic Bay, Philippines
The project site is located in Subic area free-
port zone where US navy camp used to be in
Phillipines.
Located by the seashore, project is consist of
2 different phases, casino and hotel. By using
multiple layer of metal panel, building exte-
rior, assicuated with LED lighitng, represents
dropping chips jackpot scheme so that it can
be seen and recognized even at a glance and
from a distance.
During the day time, these multi-layered
metal skin filters natural light and cast beauti-
ful shadow itself.
14 story hotel next to casino, overlooking sea
at south, shaped to provide and maximize sea
view from each indivisual unit.
Site Area
19,170 m2
Total Floor Area
111,523 m2
Client
Phil Kor, INC.
Consultants
GOUDIE ASSOCIATES,
MANILA.
KUNIL MEC CO., LTD.
1’ST CO,. LTD.
JINYOUNG ENGINEER-
ING & CONSULTANTS
CO., LTD.
FACTORY L.
JINDESIGN.
COMFORTEL CO.,LTD.
KANGWON LAND INC.
15. 2008 Seoul Performing Arts Center 2nd Competition
Seoul, Korea
Site Area
52,391 m2
Total Floor Area
55,385.42 m2
Building Area
28,281.14 m2
Client
SEOUL METROPOLI-
TAN GOVERNMENT.
The primary scheme behind SPAC is Transfor-
mation, which is a direct visualization of the
type of human occupation, program occur-
ance, and outside influences are affecting the
site. Understanding that a skyline is a visual-
ization of human activity, SPAC exhibits data
visualization which represents specific activi-
ties, specific to Seoul.
This makes SPAC a new combination of beau-
ty and efficiency through the expression of
a transforming structure, with a reposition-
able skin structural frame the building can be
changeable per user / occupant and has an
adaptability never seen before. As an added
feature, the foof of the main opera Theatre
opens up to the night sky, transforming the
typical exprience while still maintaining opti-
mal acoustic conditions. This enhances the ex-
perience and draws the city into the performa
16. 2008 KAHRAMAA Headquarters
Lusail, Qatar
Site Area
8,962 m2
Total Floor Area
44,984 m2
Client
KAHRAMAA
Being one of many new developments in
the District of Lusail, it is important for the
KAHRAMAA HEADQUARTERS, Qatar National
Electiricity and water provider, to achieve an
iconic status, its continuing success as a sym-
bol of Trustworthiness, Reliability and Energy
Leadership.
The KAHRAMAA tower employs a ‘crystallized
mass’ strategy articulated with a triangulated
geometry that exemplifies the potential for
slender elegance in glass and metal. The
faceted triangulation of the articulated sur-
faces reflects the crystalline form soaring to
approximately 82 meters at its apex.
Accentuated by the movement of the sun
throughout the course of the day, the
faceted, transparent and translucent trian-
gular folds appear bejeweled as the sunlight
is reflected from them, further enhancing
the perceived dynamics of the tower, while
the tower glows itself, maintains its iconic
presence on the Doha skyline through the
dramatic use of LED lighting (light emitting
diodes), which articulates the subtleties of
the geometry and reveals the presence of the
sky gardens during the night like a beacon
representing its sustenance of the city and
the country.
The clean, unpretentious lines of the solid
underlying curtain wall structures organically
woven together convey a sense of strength,
stability, trust and integrity. This combination
of folded glass units and deep curtain wall
structure also functions as the sunshade itself
toward the south of the building.
While the south and north facades adopt the
strategy of ‘crystallized mass’ to emphasize
the boldness of the bejeweled mass, the east
and west facades and the podium employ the
‘Ghutra and Ogaal’ concept articulated with
an arabesque pattern on perforated metal
panels. This concept will also gives sense of
protection visually from sun light through out
the day while it enables employees inside to
enjoy views to the outside and also allows for
natural ventilation of the parking deck area.
17. 2007 Marina District Plot Com 28
Lusail, Qatar
Site Area
5,846 m2
Total Floor Area
24,576 m2
Client
PROJACS
Consultants
OPTION_1
Embracing Veil: Juxtapose Cultural Heritage
OPTION_2
Wave: Reflecting waterfront
18. 2007 International Bank of Qatar Headquarters
Doha, Qatar
Area
63,010 m2
Client
IBQ
Consultants
CHANG-MINWOO.
HANIL MEC.
CEG INTERNATIONAL.
W-ARCHITECTURE.
J&S HANBAEK.
GARY STEFFY LIGHT-
ING DESIGN.
SAFIR ROSETTI.
BMT.
The IBQ tower employs a ‘two-mass’ strategy
articulated with a triangulated folding geom-
etry that exemplifies the potential for slender
elegance in glass and metal.
Accentuated by the movement of the sun
throughout the course of the day, the faceted,
transparent and translucent triangular folds
appear to change in color as the sunlight
is reflected from them, further enhancing
the perceived dynamics of the tower. Clean,
unpretentious lines of the translucent facade,
enhanced by the solid underlying struc-
tures at the four corners convey a sense of
strength, stability, trust and integrity.
With the structural stability inherent in the
four solid cores at the corners, the IBQ build-
ing has the ability to withstand the extreme
weather conditions in Qatar. Additionally, the
corner locations of the utility cores allow for
uninterrupted floor plates that offer maxi-
mum flexibility for the interior space usage.
In addition to the aesthetic and functional
aspects of the IBQ tower, considerable
thought has been devoted to the operat-
ing and construction costs. Consideration in
efficiencies relevant to energy conservation
through the reduction of solar gain is evident
through the employment of fritted glazing
and implementation of several sky gardens.
An additional benefit of the fritted glazing is
one of aesthetics by helping to emphasize the
faceted geometry of the building’s façade.
Due to the translucency of the exterior glaz-
ing system, the interior surfaces of the four
corners are visible as they progress to the up-
per stories of the building, in particular during
the evening hours when the LED lighting
comes into play. The architectural cladding
of these cores will fold around the interior
surfaces subtly angling towards the upper
floors to a point of logical transition. From the
exterior vantage of the viewer, the strength
and continuity of the corner structures and
the angularity of the façade are maintained
and emphasized throughout the height of the
building.
19. 2006 La Bella Verde Mixed-Use
GA, United States
Site Area
4.7 Acres
Total Building Area
97,794 sqft.
Client
YAMASAKI ATLANTA
DEVELOPMENT
La Bella Verde Mixed Use Development is
located in Gwinnett County, GA. Located
30 miles North of Atlanta, Gwinnett County
blends small town charm with big city ameni-
ties, and is one of the fastest growing com-
munities in the United States.
The new development will include two
residential towers with luxury condominium
units. Its pedestrian-friendly design will offer
functionality, convenience, and varied luxury
amenities to its residents.
The complex will feature street-level retail
space, a fitness center, community park, roof-
top gardens, and ample parking.
20. 2006 Sugarloaf Mixed-Use
GA, United States
Site Area
5.5 Acres
Total Building Area
239,580 sqft.
Client
YAMASAKI ATLANTA
DEVELOPMENT
The Sugarloaf area is located in the heart of
Atlanta’s fast-growing Gwinnett County. The
site consists of 32.5 acres northeast of At-
lanta. Creating a modern and contemporary
facility close to the civic center area were key
elements of the design.
The development is composed of three
22-story high rise residential towers, a 220
room hotel, and 140,000 SF of office space. A
greenspace connects the residential towers
and below grade parking offer a park like
setting for residents. Various amenities such
as a fitness center, ground floor retail, and
upscale restaurants enhance both the living
and working surroundings.
21. 2006 Buckhead Mixed-Use
GA, U.S.A.
Located within uptown Atlanta, Buckhead has
a reputation as one of the most affluent com-
munities in the United States. It is well known
for its beautiful mansions, upscale shopping
and fine dining.
With property values playing an important
role in new developments it is necessary to
create environments where people can live,
work, shop, and play.
The Buckhead mixed use development com-
plex will consist of three 40-story high rise
residential towers, a shopping mall, theatre
and a 288 room hotel.
East Site Area
5.82 Acre
East Building Area
105,021.63 sqft.
West Site Area
7.98 Acre
West Building Area
179,495.76 sqft.
Client
YAMASAKI ATLANTA
DEVELOPMENT
Hotel
Theatre
Promenade Shopping Center
R.T.-2 R.T.-1R.T.-3
N. Stratford RD.
Georgia 400
Lenox RD.
East Property
West Property
Promenade Shopping Center
22. 2006 Qatar National Convention Centre
Doha, Qatar
As part of the Education City in Doha, the
consortium of Yamasaki/Yamasaki, serving
as Chief Architect and Engineer, is designing
a new convention center. Conceptual design
of the center was developed to incorporate a
large sidra tree has very strong roots, which
allow it to flourish in the harsh climate of
the desert. The tree is a symbol of strength
and growth, serving as an icon to the people
of Qatar as well as the emblem of the Qatar
Foundation.
To be completed in 2009, the building will
become the largest convention center in the
Middle East. The centre will feature several
performing halls, including a 2,500 seat the-
atre, an exhibition hall and banquet facilities
for up to 7,000 people.
Site Area
206,242.83 m2
Total Floor Area
76,000 m2
Client
QATAR PETROLEUM.
QATAR FOUNDATION.
Consultants
THORNTON-TOMA-
SETTI GROUP, INC.
SYSKA HENNESSY
GROUP, INC.
AUERBACH POLLOCK
FRIEDLANDER.
SHEN MILSOM WILKE.
TRICON.
JJR.
TACET ENGINEERING.
GEOFFREY BARNETT
ASSOCIATES.
23. 2005 Nonhyeon-dong SK Apelbaum
Seoul, Korea
Site Area
6,715.95 m2
Total Floor Area
16,444.14 m2
Client
SK Construction
Spring
24. 2005 Kazakhstan Almaty Mixed-Use
Almaty, Kazakjstan
A consortium of Almaty developer and a
Korean developer was created to intensively
concentrate on “urban renewal” projects in
Almaty, Kazakhstan. Yamasaki team tried
to create three different schemes; one with
“modern” curtain wall type, one scheme with
“homage to local culture and pattern” and
finally one with emphasis on “efficiency”
This on-going project is still on the schematic
phase working with the local authority to
increase the required building height limita-
tion. As a value-engineering item, we tried to
incorporate a series of “unitized” wall system
with pre-cast “pattern” elements.
.
Site Area
11,703.09 m2
Total Floor Area
140,579.24 m2
Client
CNP.
Consultants
CNP.
DOUL.
LOCAL ARCH.
25. 2005 Seoul Performing Arts Center 1st Competition
Seoul, Korea
The city of Seoul has a rich cultural envi-
ronment of cultural halls, performing arts
centers, performing arts centers, museums
and many other monuments of historic im-
portance. The design of the Seoul Performing
Arts Centre was in response to an internation-
al ideas competition for a cultural complex
which would become an architectural icon to
the city of Seoul as well as symbolize the cul-
tural wealth, dynamism, and the international
prestige of the city.
The centre will be located on Nodeul Island,
on the Han River, which divides the city of
Seoul from north to south. The program
includes an opera and a concert hall, each
with a capacity of 1,500 seats, an open-air
concert hall, and other related facilities and
amenities.
Site Area
52,391 m2
Total Floor Area
54,499 m2
Client
SEOUL METROPOLI-
TAN GOVERNMENT.
26. 2005 Yeomchang-dong Silver Town
Seoul, Korea
Site Area
20,415 m2
Total Building Area
107,673 m2
Learning from other silver town projects, the
site located within urban context which helps
feasibility of the project and also provides
benefit of urban life to the active silvers.
With the advantage of ‘Y’ shape, three of 20
story towers placed to minimize interferences
between the buildings while ensuring maxi-
mum natural light to each of the unit.
To meet various demands, total 664 units in
11 different types and retail stores are conve-
niently located on the ground level.
27. 2005
The vision of the development was to create
the most luxurious, comfortable resort com-
munity within Yongpyeong Community, which
is the oldest resort community in Korea. The
setting was perfect; with 54 hole golf courses
and ski facilities within the community, Yong-
pyeong is the brand name when it comes to
choose an all-season resort in Korea. Main
motto of our scheme is to “blend” with its
surroundings. All natural building materials
were chosen to “blend” with nature - stone,
wood and metal. The idea of heavy and dark
metal roof came from traditional “Korean”
villages.
Site Area
108,690 m2
Total Floor Area
31,094 m2
Unit
106 units
Client
YONGPYEONG
RESORT.
Consultants
SPPAS ARCHITECT
CO.,LTD
CHARIM DESIGN
TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.
NARA ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT CO.,LTD.
DOWON FIRE PROTEC-
TION CO.,LTD.
BAYTECH KOREA INC.
Yongpyeong “The Forest Villa Condominium”, 2nd Phase
Yongpyeong, Korea
28. 2004 Dongyang Express Headquarters
Seoul, Korea
Site Area
4,156 m2
Total Floor Area
24,047 m2
Client
DONGYANG E&CDo
Consultants
29. 2004 Yongsan Foreign School Competition
Seoul, Korea
Site Area
6,715.95 m2
Total Floor Area
16,444.14 m2
Client
SK Construction
30. 2004 Posco Jamsil the Star Park Mixed-Use
Seoul, Korea
The aim of this residential/office/retail mixed-
use complex was to create a balanced living
and working community. Due to stringent set
back and building height requirement but to
satisfy Owner’s maximum FAR requirement,
we have placed a taller tower to be near
the park and added two additional shorter
towers while maximizing the office and retail
spaces by making a u-shaped podium. The
challenge was to organize the complex as a
unified design but to express different uses;
different textured stones were used to unify
the complex and metal cladding was used to
accentuate roof and canopy design.
Site Area
11,590 m2
Building Area
4,434.60 m2
Total Floor Area
99,828 m2
Unit
213 units
Client
POSCO ENGINEERING
& CONSTRUCTION
CO., LTD.
Consultants
KIMS.
OK CONSTRUCTION.
SANYOUNG M.E.C,
DOWON FIRE PROTEC-
TION CO.,LTD.
JUNGMYOUNG
ENGINEERING GROUP
CO.,LTD.
HAUD ARCHITECTS
PLANNERS & ENGI-
NEERS CO.,LTD.
ROOM & DECO.
31. 2004 Moochangpo Beache Palace Resort
Boryung, Korea
To capture amazing views of Western Sea of
Korea, Y-shape plan was developed for this
time-share resort complex. The main design
concept derived from a shape of “Fish rising
up from the sea”. An extensive use of natural
material created a more “comfortable” feel-
ing that is critical to a well-planned resort
community.
Site Area
14,400 m2
Total Floor Area
363,669 m2
Unit
274 units
Client
SESUNG CONSTRUC-
TION CO.,LTD.
Consultants
SAMYOUNG M.E.C.
NAKSAENG DOWON
FIRE PROTECTION
CO.,LTD.
JUNGMYOUNG
ENGINEERING GROUP
CO.,LTD.
ROOM & DECO.
32. 2004 Yongpyeong “The Forest Villa Condominium”, 1st Phase
Yongpyeong, Korea
Site Area
121,400.27 m2
Total Floor Area
24,640.89 m2
Unit
59 units
Client
YONGPYEONG
RESORT.
Consultants
SPPAS ARCHITECT
CO.,LTD
CHARIM DESIGN
TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.
NARA ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT CO.,LTD.
DOWON FIRE PROTEC-
TION CO.,LTD.
BAYTECH KOREA INC.
The vision of the development was to create
the most luxurious, comfortable resort com-
munity within Yongpyeong Community, which
is the oldest resort community in Korea. The
setting was perfect; with 54 hole golf courses
and ski facilities within the community, Yong-
pyeong is the brand name when it comes to
choose an all-season resort in Korea. Main
motto of our scheme is to “blend” with its
surroundings. All natural building materials
were chosen to “blend” with nature - stone,
wood and metal. The idea of heavy and dark
metal roof came from traditional “Korean”
villages.
33. 2004 SK Namsan Leader’s View Mixed-Use
Seoul, Korea
In the heart of CBD area of Seoul, Urban Re-
newal project was announced and Yamasaki
was asked to be involved at an early stage
of the development project. Yamasaki Team
helped to increase the residential portion of
development as well as increase the maxi-
mum height limitation by proposing a “new”
urban prototype and negotiating with the
local authority. The compromised outcome is
the 30 story twin towers with a retail podium.
We tried to accentuate design quality of
“Contrast between reflective, clean surface vs
honed rough surface”. After series of rigorous
urban planning reviews and building design
reviews, four-year of design exercise ended
with a scheme to become an urban “land-
mark” of Seoul both in physical form and as a
new paradigm of urban renewal.
Site Area
5,072 m2
Total Floor Area
72,294 m2
Unit
233 units
Client
MARKERS HOLDINGS
CO.,LTD.
Consultants
HANYANG SECURITIES
CO., LTD.
NATIONAL FED-
ERATION OF FISHERIES
COOPERATIVES.
CI&D.
HANKYEOL CO.
KYOU ENGINEERING
CO.,LTD.
GEO GROUP ENG
CO.,LTD.
CHANG & MINWOO
STRUCTURAL CONSUL-
TANT CO.,LTD.
HANIL MECH ELEC.
CONSULTANTS
CO.,LTD.
NARA ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT CO.,LTD.
HANSEOK FIRE SER-
CICE ENGINEERING
& CONSTRUCTION
CO.,LTD.
DUCKSUNG ENV
CO.,LTD.
Y-GROUP.
34. 2004 Odaesan Resort Master Plan
Pyungchang, Korea
The idea of creating all-inclusive, all-sports resort in Gangwon Province of Eastern part of Korea was derived from a TV se-
ries called “Fantasy Island” Our idea of creating web-based vacation club that manages each family’s vacation finances and
schedule was supported by physical facility that satisfy the need of family’s entertainment requirement; this means to have
a central facility that houses the vacationers and to have a sport facility with Golf, Ski, Mountain Bike, Auto racing venues.
The supporting facilities included spa, cultural villages, experimental farms and retail.
Site Area
11,240,960 m2
Total Floor Area
648,545 m2
Client
CRC GROUP.
H1 DEVELOPMENT.
Consultants
C&D.
DONGLIM PND.
DONGLIM TNS.
PWC.
35. 2003 Dongbinggo Sports Center
Seoul, Korea
Site Area
000 m2
Total Floor Area
000 m2
Client
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
36. 2003 Somerset Hotel Renovation
Seoul, Korea
The Royal Palace Suite was designed to pro-
vide suites and residences for foreign guests.
The hotel overlooks the Buk Han Mountains
and is next to the Kyung-Bok Palace. Centered
between the traditional buildings of Seoul
and the new city center, Yamasaki was re-
sponsible for the exterior design of this hotel
which features a classic facade with modern
design elements.
Site Area
6324.50 m2
Total Floor Area
51,196.25 m2
Client
37. 2003 Cheongdam Paragon Mixed-Use
Seoul, Korea
A design competition winning entry. Four
design firms were invited to compete on
the basis of “efficiency” “maximum view”
and “creative use of accesses & materials”
Creative use of two y-shaped tower with two
cores each allowed “maximum view line”
from each apartment unit. We have lifted the
building to allow a ground level parking with
a three-lane auto drop-off area while main-
taining “vehicular-free” landscape deck for
residents to enjoy. A water feature including
a stream and a waterfall was used to cre-
ate a tranquil environment extended to the
nearby park. Two types of stones -limestone
and granite- and a metal roof were used to
achieve a “timeless” residential design.
Site Area
9,936m2
Total Floor Area
38,333 m2
Unit
92 units
Client
DONG YANG
ENGINEERING &
CONSTRUCTION
CORPORATION.
Consultants
SAMYOUNG M.E.C.
JUNGMYOUNG
ENGINEERING GROUP
CO.,LTD.
SAEGIL ENGINEER-
ING & CONSULTIRY
CO.,LTD.
GROUP HAN.
DAEYUN ENVIRON-
MENT CO.,LTD.
Y-GROUP.
CI&D.
KOREA DISASTER RE-
SEARCH INSTITUTE.
38. 2003 Hoihyun-dong 3-1 Mixed-Use Complex
Seoul, Korea
The Hoihyun-dong mixed-use project consists
of two 32-story towers located in the central
business district of Seoul, Korea. The project
is situated next to the Namsan Mountains
and provides breathtaking views to the south.
Yamasaki was given strict building code re-
strictions in terms of the design. As is typical
of residential buildings of this type in Korea,
all 408 units required southern exposure.
The final design and shape ensured that each
unit would receive a maximum amount of
daylight.
The mixed use project also includes office
suites, retail space, and rooftop gardens.
Site Area
7,475 m2
Total Floor Area
115,417 m2
Unit
388 units
Client
MILITARY MUTUAL
AID ASSOCIATION.
Consultants
LOTTE ENGINEERING
& CONSTRUCTION
CO., LTD.
BAUM ARCHITECTS.
MILITARY MUTUAL
AID ASSOCIATION.
SAMDO PLANNING
CO.,LTD.
39. 2003 Sejin Techno Park
Seoul, Korea
The Techno Park is an “apartment-type”
factory which meets the needs of lightindus-
trial and hi-tech manufacturers. The building
accommodates large floor plans and more
flexible, customized floor usages. To minimize
the strongly horizontal building shape, verti-
cally oriented, thin mullions were designed.
The atrium releases the heaviness of the
building mass and brings sunlight directly into
its center. The solid base, contrasted to the
transparent top, creates more stability and
strengthens the image of the entire building.
This bold and distinctive design expression
speaks to the importance of the growing
technology market and its significance to the
local economy.
Site Area
14,457 m2
Total Floor Area
99,735 m2
Client
SEJIN ELECTRON INC.
Consultants
DOOSON Architects.
40. 2003 Gasan-dong Byucksan Digital Valley
Seoul, Korea
Yamasaki has been involved in developing a
new prototype for “factory“ apartment with
retail. The idea is to create a high-rise tower
with “cell“ type factory for IT & BT compa-
nies to be sold or rented. In coming up with
Byucksan Digital Valley’s landmark design, we
have tried to mimic an “office“ tower with
retail on the podium level to differentiate
from existing “factory“ apartment market. We
were able to meet the tight budget constraint
thru use of ceramic tiles and modularized
aluminium curtain wall system.
Site Area
8,503 m2
Total Floor Area
60,825.92 m2
Client
MILITARY MUTUAL
AID ASSOCIATION.
Consultants
DOOSON ARCHITECTS.
BYUCK SAN
ENGINEERING &
CONSTRUCTION.
41. 2003 Heyri, The Step
Paju, Korea
This project is part of Heyri Art Valley Devel-
opment Plan, which offers a community to
artists, designers, musicians and scholars.
Multi-uses and work-living spaces encourage
new experiments and collaborations that will
facilitate interactions across disciplines.
Five separate building blocks surround a
central plaza to provide different functions:
libraries, classrooms, dormitories, a museum
and galleries, a multi-purpose hall and a
shopping mall.
The project includes two housing residences
within the development. The first residence
consists of 38 dorm rooms as well as 18 art
studios. The second contains 24 art studios
and eight luxury style apartments.
The integration of programs is elaborately
planned and well designed through the
exterior corridors which are connected by
decks, stairs and escalators. This generates a
“Big Loop” that allows continuous circulation
through the buildings. The “Big Steps” leading
to the central plaza are functioning as stages
for various events and activities. The organi-
zation, the circulation and the materials used
in this project all reflect the influences of art,
culture, people and the environment.
Site Area
14,457 m2
Total Floor Area
8,322 m2
Client
HEYRI PLAZA INC.
Consultants
Y GROUP
JUNGWOO.
ELECTRIC MACHINE
CO.LTD.
BOMI E&C.
HANMI PARSONS
42. 2003 OSFE Shopping Plaza
Seoul, Korea
A Shopping Plaza called “OSFE” had a prob-
lem leasing. The Owner requested us to
provide a “radical” skin design to be able to
attract merchant and end-users. We came up
with a design that wrap the existing building
with a metal “mesh” and incorporate a indi-
rect lighting design scheme that changes the
façade that reflects more “exciting” shopping
experience.
Site Area
2,179 m2
Total Floor Area
25,263 m2
Client
SHINIL ENGINEERING
CO,. LTD.
Consultants
Y GROUP
43. 2003 Mona Lisa Shopping Mall
Seoul, Korea
One of the challenges of this design was
to create independent circulation for each
function of a multi-functional entertainment
building. The three main components, a
cinema, night club, and shopping mall, were
separated vertically and linked three dimen-
sionally to maximize each element.
A 900x900 pixel size image of Mona Lisa
will be displayed on the façade. Additional
signage will wrap around the building exterior
and be blurred by the Mona Lisa image. The
usage of the “sfumato” effect on the skin, a
term coined by Leonardo da Vinci, represents
a blending of colors and tones, so subtly that
there is no perceptible transition of a mixing
and interlocking of programs.
Site Area
2,842.65 m2
Total Floor Area
22,464.88 m2
Client
HANWON DEVELOP-
MENT.
Consultants
SAEHAN CNC CO.,LTD.
JEAN AND LEE PARN-
ERS CO.,LTD.
UNGDO ENGINEERING
CO.,LTD.
NARA ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT CO.,LTD.
DAEYUN ENVIRON-
MENT CO.,LTD.
JUNGLIM ARCHITECTS
CO.,LTD.
DAEKYUNG ENC
CO.,LTD.
44. 2002 Songlinri Mixed-Use Development
Beijing, China
The proposed property is bounded by the
Nan Er Hwan Road on the north, the Yong
Jian Road on the west, the Song Lin East Road
on the east, and by the Yong Tie Yuan apart-
ment complex and existing railroad tracks on
the south. The Song Lin East Road, southeast
of the Tao Ran Bridge will open once existing
houses on site are removed.
The design concepts of the project are based
on current Chinese residential develop-
ment data and information, and the study
of advanced residential culture in Korea and
America. Adopting the advantages of these
advanced residential cultures will offer the
most efficient residential culture in China.
From the study of existing apartment shapes
and plans in China, it is important to address
the concern for space with southern orienta-
tions and kitchens with exterior exposures in
the design concept. But when we look at the
existing eight-unit apartment plan available
in China, it shows many units facing east and
west. In addition, the plans show uneven
shapes caused by arranging the kitchen
exposure to the outside, which will increase
the construction cost. Y-shaped and L-shaped
towers provide more units that face south
and minimize the uneven shape in the plans
while every kitchen is exposed to the outside.
No doubt, this plan will maximize the flexibil-
ity of construction and also minimize the cost
of construction.
Luxurious, timeless and functionally designed,
the 5-star city hotel contains over 400-guest
rooms, restaurants, and clubs with major em-
phasis being placed on convention facilities
within the concept.
Site Area
86,109 m2
Total Floor Area
365,785 m2
Client
Consultants
45. 2002 Doosan We’ve Pavilion Officetel
Bundang, Korea
Doosan We`ve Pavilion in Bundang Korea is a
mixed use facility that features two 34-story
twin towers. The goal of the design was to
create a practical living space combined with
office space. Other amenities include ground
floor retail, dining, and fitness facilities.
The two V-shaped towers were oriented
to maximize the occupant’s view while
still maintaining their privacy. The design
introduces a comfortable arrangement of
convenient services that satisfy a variety of
residents’ needs.
Site Area
15,638.00 m2
Building Area
8,189.39 m2
Total Floor Area
194,291.61 m2
Client
DOOSAN CONSTRUC-
TION & ENGINEERING
CO., LTD.
Consultants
MYEONGIN ARCHI-
TECTURE CO.,LTD.
MIRAE CONSTRUC-
TION CO.,LTD.
SESEONG CONSTRUC-
TION CO.,LTD.
SUNGIK INDUS-
TRIAL CONSTRUCTION
CO.,LTD.
HIMEC.
NARA ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT CO.,LTD.
KOREA FIRE ENGI-
NEERING CO.,LTD.
DAESUNG E & C
CO.,LTD.
GEO GROUP ENG
CO.,LTD.
MORE LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE
CO.,LTD.
SEJONG E.N.C
CO.,LTD.
Y-GROUP.
HANIL ENGINEERING
CO.,LTD.
46. 2002 Oryukdo SK View
Busan, Korea
“Green Design” was a priority for the con-
sortium of clients who commissioned this
project and thus sustainability issues were
considered as all design decisions were made.
The landscape features green belts and ca-
nals, footpaths and recreation ways, gardens
and community parks. This green network is
limited to pedestrian use. The naturally calm-
ing and climatizing
effects of the water were used to full advan-
tage.
All buildings arrange to face south, maximize
views and encircling a central, sunken plaza.
Reclaimed and recycled building materials
were specified when available, and lifecycle
costed systems and energy efficient com-
ponents were utilized. The development
features concealed, underground parking lots
and a low-E mass transit system.
Site Area
169,840 m2
Total Floor Area
666,124 m2
Unit
3,000 units
Client
YOUNGHO-DONG
HOUSE DEVELOP-
MENT COOPERATIVE
47. 2002 Digital Media Center Competition
Seoul, Korea
A part of Sangam Digital Valley Complex, this
building design competition was looking for
an innovative IT specialty office building with
“intelligent” building system. The design
idea was initiated from Yamasaki’s traditional
office building philosophy, “most efficient”,
“convenient” yet “simple” The over-all
shape of the building is a “simple” box with a
“tongue” like ramp structure as basis of de-
sign; we tried to incorporate “mesh” material
to have dual façade features as time passes
-“simple” day vs “complicated” night façade.
Site Area
3,367 m2
Total Floor Area
20.186 m2
Client
SH CORPORATION
48. 2001 Incheon International Airport Hotel
Incheon, Korea
One of the major airline companies in Korea
requested us to provide a business hotel
located within the airport boundary line.
There was an existing airport hotel in Y-shape
adjacent to the site. We tried to maximize
the “feel”of “flying” by shaping the mass that
mimics the boomerang tilted, clad in shiny
metal - preferably stainless steel. Base piece
is clad in stone with entry piece being trans-
parent glass piece.
Building Area
116,348 m2
Unit
447 units
Client
KUMHO ENGINEER-
ING & CONSTRUC-
TION.
49. 2001 Andamiro Headquarters
Seoul, Korea
A computer programming software company
wanted a headquarters building that gave a
look and feel that reflected its cutting-edge
product. Within the 18-floors, space was
programmed for offices, conference halls and
meeting rooms, a fitness center, retail, and
an exhibition area for product displays and
hands-on game software demonstrations.
Site Area
350,451 m2
Client
ANDAMIRO CO. LTD.
Consultants
DESIGN GROUP GHO-
WOO CO.,LTD.
50. 2000 Yoido Richensia Mixed-Use
Seoul, Korea
Yoido Richensia consists of two 40-story
towers connected by a seven-story building.
Located in downtown Seoul along the scenic
Han River, the location of this project was
a major consideration in the buildings final
design. The project is situated
next to one of the tallest buildings in Korea
in the heart of a very prestigious downtown
site. The challenge was to design a building
with high visibility which would stand out
among the other high-rises around it.
The mixed-use facility includes 235 upscale
luxury apartments and 252 office suites. The
orientation of the two towers is skewed to
maximize the southern exposure and help
provide visual privacy for the residential
units. The residential space is divided into
individually owned luxury housing units
within the towers. Each unit is approximately
2,000 sf.
The connector building consists of six floors
of office suites which were primarily designed
for business use and lodging purposes. The
structure also includes a fitness facility, retail
shops, a roof top community area, and below
grade parking.
Site Area
6,944 m2
Total Floor Area
86,585 m2
Unit
250 units
Client
MILITARY MUTUAL
AID ASSOCIATION.
Consultants
DESIGN GROUP.
GHOWOO CO.,LTD.
SHINYOUNG.
SONG HYUN R&D.
SAEGIL ENG.
MINWOO.
MINSEONG ENGI-
NEERING CO.,LTD.
NARA ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT CO.,LTD.
KOREA FIRE ENGI-
NEERING CO., LTD.
KOTO ESTIMATE
CO.,LTD.
MORE LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE
CO.,LTD.
Y-GROUP.
51. 2000 Samsung Chereville Mixed-Use
Ilsan, Korea
A competition winning scheme of over 3
million square feet of building areas located
in one of the largest bed-town nearby Seoul
called “Ilsan“ There are nine residential tow-
ers with one office building connected thru
a 2nd floor outdoor deck with pedestrian
walkways. Yamasaki team has tried to create
a unit layout where all units have a “view“
Vehicular and pedestrian accesses were
totally separated in order to create a safer
and ecologically conscious residential envi-
ronment. An office tower with commercial
shops to satisfy 10% of over-all gross areas
was located to face the road, not to interfere
residential activities.
Site Area
101,013 m2
Total Floor Area
297,835 m2
Unit
3,264 units
Client
SAMSUNG C&T CO.
Consultants
SAMWOO ARCHITECT
& ENGINEERING.
COSTAS KONDYLIS.
THOMAS BALSLEY.
GROSSMAN & T&T
52. 2000 Park-View Mixed-Use
Bundang, Korea
Located on a beautiful site, this project
emphasizes environment friendly design and
is oriented to take full advantage of scenic
views. It establishes a safe, comfortable, and
pleasant working and living community.
Boondang Parkview consists of 13 28-32 story
residential towers, a hotel, offices, and retail.
High quality ventilation and lighting control
systems were considered for the ecological
efficiency of the entire complex.
Site Area
102,666 m2
Total Building Area
361,671 m2
Residential Area
319,503 m2
Commercial Area
22,167 m2
Unit
1,829 units
Client
H1 DEVELOPMENT.
53. 1996-1998 Daewoo Electronics Headquarters
Seoul, Korea
The design of this new headqurters building is
a challenging opportunity to inject some po-
etry into the prosaic office block and enhance
the image of the Daewoo Corporation as a
symbol of the city of Seoul and Korea. The pro-
posed 172 metre high tower will house 95,000
m2
of office and laboratory above ground,
10,000 m2
at lower ground and 50,000 m2
of
parking and plant below ground level.
The skeletal form of the tapered slab tower
will be a combined steel and concrete struc-
ture. The main steel frame is made up of two
inner columns and two outer columns that fol-
low the curved facade of the building . Steel
outrigger trusses provide stability at intervals
up teh structure. Where these occur, double
height sky gardens are created with outside
terraces on the narrow elevation. A slender
steel and concrete central core runs the full
height of the building distributing all services
to the long, column free office floors.
The tower will have an energy efficient triple
layered facade with adjustable blinds to pre-
vent solar gain and openable windows for par-
tial natural ventilation.
High speed lifts up one side of the building
stop at the double height garden levels from
which escalators link intermediate floors. The
appearance of the escalators at the edges
of the building will animate the main facade
an they will provide magnificent views over
Seoul.
The extensive basements cover the shole site,
the upper levels forming an internal public
public plaza containing shops, cafes, restuar-
ants, a fitness centre and an auditorium with
care parking, plant, and loading bays on the
lower levels.
A public plaza with water features, trees for
shading and cafes surrounds teh building at
ground level.
Site Area
9,905 m2
Total Building Area
155,000 m2
Client
DAEWOO ELECTRON-
ICS
Design Architect
Foster+Partners
Architect of Record
Ilkun & SAC Con-
sortium
Consultants
Ove Arup & Partners
Roger Preston &
Partners
Davis Langdon &
Everest
54. NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT
OFFICE Samsung America Headquarters (DS) San Jose, California
Construction completed. Design Quality Control (Construction Manager).
MCS Headquarters Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Schematic design phase. 24 strorey MCS Group Headquarters and Complex with
building area of 33,426 SM.
KATC New Headquarters Jeon-nam Innocity, Korea
Design competition of New Headquarters of Korea Agro-Fisheries Trade Corporate
in Jeon-nam Innocity, Korea. 18,784 SM
KCSC New Headquarters Jeon-buk Innocity, Korea
Design competition of New Headquarters of Korea Cadastral Survey Corporate with
building area of 11,625.78 SM
International Bank of Qatar Doha, Qatar
Construction document phase. 35 storey Bank Headquarters in Doha, Qatar.
678,000 SF
KAHRAMAA Headquarters Doha, Qatar
Design competition of KAHRAMMA Headquarters, The Qatar National
Electricity and Water Provider with building area of 44,984 SM.
Andamiro Headquarters Seoul, Korea
Construction document phase. 18 storey office building for software company
headquarters with building area of 350,451 SM.
Byucksan Digital Valley Seoul, Korea
Construction completed. A new type of Office Factory building with building area
of 60,826 SM.
Sejin Techno Park Seoul, Korea
Construction completed. A new type of Office Factory building with building area
of 99,735 SM.
Fine Venture Tower Seoul, Korea
Construction completed. Renovated 11 storey building with building area of 14,682
SM.
Flag Star Headquarters Troy, MI
Construction completed. Y-shaped 4 storey of Administrative office for Flag Star
Bank with building area of 231,000SF.
Sangam Digital Media Center Seoul, Korea
Design Competition. Building area of 20,186 SM in a Venture Digital Valley in Seoul.
GDX Automobile Headquarters Farmington Hills, MI
55. Construction completed. 2 storey of Administrative office for GDX Automotive with
building area of 75,000SF.
Motorola AEG Headquarters Farmington Hills, MI
Construction completed. 3 storey of a flexible, modular open office for Motorola’s
Automotive and Industrial Electronics Group with building area of 125,000SF.
Daewoo Electronics Headquarters Seoul, Korea
Construction document phase. The proposed 175 meter high tower with 95,000 SM
of offices and laboratory above ground, 155,000 SM at lower ground and 50,000
SM of parking and plant below ground level.
Isu Construction Headquarters Seoul, Korea
Construction completed. 10 storey of Corporate Headquarters Building with
building area of 10,932 SM.
SK Corporation Headquarters Seoul, Korea
Construction completed. 36 storey of New Headquarters Building for SK
Corporation with building area of 83,801 SM.
EDUCATION & CULTURE ATI New Headquarters Jeon-nam Innocity, Korea
1
st
place winner of design competition of New Agricultural Training Institute
Headquarters. 14,109 SM of Education Research Center and Dormitory.
The Nat’l Museum of Contemporary History Seoul, Korea
Final entry of national design competition. 9,950 SM of Museum, Education and
Storage renovating the existing government facility.
Qatar National Convention Center Doha, Qatar
Construction completed. 206,243 SM building area of the largest performing
convention centre in the Middle East.
Seoul Performing Arts Center Seoul, Korea
1
st
phase invited international design competition. 1
st
place winner. 79,800 SM.
of Opera House, Concert Hall & Studio, Theater in Nodeul Island on the Han River.
Seoul Performing Arts Center Seoul, Korea
2
nd
& 3
rd
phases invited international design competition. 2
nd
place winner.
55,385 SM of 1500 Seat Opera House, 2000 Seat Concert Hall & Studio Theater
Art Sonje Center Seoul, Korea
Construction completed. 4,806 SM of Private Art Museum to support current and
experimental contemporary art to the art world and public with its international
exhibition and educational program.
Institute for Advanced Engineering Yongin, Korea
Construction completed. Designed for the Daewoo Research Center of World
Management with building area of 18,269 SM.
56. Energy Systems Research Center Suwon, Korea
Construction completed. 5 storey of College Research Center with building area of
5,115 SM.
MIXED-USE Burj Dubai Residential Complex Dubai, UAE
Design competition. 60 storey luxury residential tower with building area of
690,000 SF. Total 612 units.
Dubai Hotel & Residential Tower Dubai, UAE
Schematic design phase. Combination of 60 storey five-star hotel and 45 storey
luxury residential condominium.
La Bella Verde Mixed-use Duluth, GA
Design development phase. 25 storey two residential mixed-use towers
combined with street-level retails, a fitness center and a rooftop garden. Total
building area of 97,794 SF.
Sugarloaf Mixed-use Sugarloaf, GA
Design development phase. The development composed of three 22 storey
high residential towers, a 220 key hotel and 140,000 SF of office space.
SK Namsan Leader’s View Mixed-use Seoul, Korea
Construction completed. 30 Storey, 78,319 SM of residential/office/retail
complex. Total 212 residential units.
Jamsil Posco the Star Park Mixed-use Seoul, Korea
Construction completed. 39 Storey, 99,899 SM of luxury residential, office/
hotel/retail complex. Total 332 residential units.
Buckhead Mixed-use Metro Atlanta, GA
Schematic design phase. The development composed of three 40 storey high
residential towers, a 288 key hotel and a shopping center with multi-purpose
theater.
Hoihyun Lotte Castle Mixed-use Seoul, Korea
Construction completed. 30 Storey, 113,758 SM of residential/retail complex.
Total 424 residential units.
Almaty Mixed-use Almaty, Kazakhstan
Schematic design phase. Twin residential towers with cladding system reflecting
local culture and pattern with building area of 140,579 SM.
Songringli Hotel/Apartments Complex Beijing, China
Design development phase. 21 storey, 71,480 SM of five-star luxury hotel &
203,950 SM of luxury residential towers and supporting retail facilities. Total 2096
residential units, 500 room hotel.
57. Boondang Doosan We’ve Pavilion Seongnam, Korea
Construction completed. 33 storey, 197,225 SM of residential/office/retail
complex. Total 1,549 residential units.
Yoido Richensia Mixed-use Complex Seoul, Korea
Construction completed. 40 storey, 88,600 SM of residential/officetel/retail
complex located on the Han River’s edge next to 63 Building in Seoul.
Total 430 residential units.
Boondang Park View Mixed-use Seongnam, Korea
Construction completed. First place winning entry of invited competition.
34 Storey, 443,783 SM of officetel/retail Complex. Total 1,830 officetel units.
Hunnam Apartments Complex Shenyang, China
Under construction. 30 Storey, 506,952 SM of condominium towers. Total 3,985
residential units.
Ilsan Samsung Chereville Mixed-use Goyang, Korea
Design competition. 1
st
-Place Winner. 984,581 SM total area including ten 55
storey towers of luxury residential/office/retail/support facilities. Total 3,264
residential units.
Daelim Acroville II Mixed-use Seoul, Korea
Design competition. 2
nd
place winner. 65 Storey, 348,974 SM of luxury residential,
office/hotel/retail complex. Total 1,730 residential units.
Pantheon IV Residential Mixed-use Seongnam, Korea
Design competition. Second place winner. Total area of 93,456 SM.
Total 463 residential units.
Maharishi Tower of Peace – Mixed-use Sao Paulo, Brazil
Conceptual Design of 510M high, 1.313 Million SM area of High-rise
residential/hotel/office/entertainment/school complex/2000 room hotel
development
Ttuksom Mixed-use/Novotel/Ibis Hotel Seoul, Korea
Schematic design phase. 195,617 SM of hotel/residential/retail development
5 star hotel Novotel/Ibis development. Total 60,366 SM. Total 553 room near
Seoul Forest Park.
HOUSING Cheongdam Paragon Seoul, Korea
Design competition. 1
st
place winner. Two Y-shaped residential towers with
total 92 units. Total floor area of 38,333 SM.
SK View Yongho-Dong Busan, Korea
Construction completed. 45 Storey, 647,634 SM of residential/retail towers.
Total 3,352 residential units.
58. Yeomchang-dong Silver Town Seoul, Korea
Schematic design. Three of 20 storey Y-shaped urban style silver facilities with
building area of 107,673 SM. Total 664 units.
MASTER PLANNING IBC-2 Master Plan Incheon, Korea
Design development phase. 1,965,000 SM of total building area for unique
entertainment, leisure and retail destination that will attract locals and
increase tourism.
Odaesan Resort Master Plan Pyeongchang, Korea
Schematic design phase. 648,545 SM of total floor area for all-inclusive, all-
sports resort in Gangwon Province.
Ansan POSCO 90BL Ansan, Korea
RFP Competition. A proposal of scheme with building area of 866,465 SM
including a F1 track, a five-star hotel, retails, residential mixed use and
commercial towers.
HOTEL/RESORT Lotte City Hotel Jeju Jeju, Korea
First place winning entry of invited competition.
23 Storey, 31,735 SM of Hotel/Duty Free Shop Complex. Total 253 hotel units.
La Foreviere, Seoul Forest Doosan We’ve Seoul, Korea
Second place winning entry of invited competition. 50 Storey, 88,568 SM of
Residential Complex. Total 660 units
Subic Bay Casino Hotel & Condo Subic, Philippines
Construction document phase. 119,000 SM, 110 room luxury hotel,
810 unit luxury condominium development.
Muchangpo Beache Palace Boryeong, Korea
Construction completed. Total building area of 41,057 SM of luxury condo/hotel
development near Muchangpo Beach area. Total 274 units.
Yongpyeong the “Forest” Villas Yongpyeong, Korea
Construction completed. 25,250 SM, 151 luxury villa condominiums for
Yongpyeong Resort.
COMMERCIAL Heyri “the Step” Shopping/Cultural Center Paju, Korea
Construction completed. Total building area 33,000 SM of
retail/museum/performance hall/artist lofts complex.
Shopping Mall “Monalisa” Seoul, Korea
Competition Winning Entry. 22,465 SM of vertical retail mall.
59. OSFE Shopping Plaza Seoul, Korea
Construction completed. 25,263 SM of vertical retail mall near
Sungshin women’s university.
Shinchon Railroad Station Complex Seoul, Korea
Design competition. Linear shaped multi-complex for New Shinchon Station
including mall, plaza and railway depot. Total building area of 90,847 SM.
Yangje Sportime Fitness Center Seoul, Korea
Construction completed. 6 storey of Fitness/Retail complex with an outdoor
golf range. Total building area of 30,755 SM.
HEALTH MCS Medical Complex Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Schematic design phase. Total 800 beds of a general hospital owned by
MCS group with total building area of 109,600 SM.
Aju University Hospital Suwon, Korea
Construction completed. Total 840 beds of a general hospital with total
building area of 95,512 SM.
MILITARY Upgrade HTACC & KCOIC Seoul, Korea
Construction completed. The Far Eastern US Army Control Center for the
Nuclear War.
