S I T E M A P
Seoul, Korea
Yongsan Hoban-Summit A.Dition
Seoul, Korea
Yongsan Hoban-Summit A.Dition
Design
- Introduction
- Spanning approximately 18 years from bidding to completion, this long-term project was characterized by significant programmatic shifts and evolving site conditions. Situated adjacent to Yongsan and Sinyongsan Stations and directly facing the Hangang Bridge, the site’s compact footprint was offset by its immense potential as a symbolic landmark. As an urban renewal project led by a redevelopment association, it required the integration of diverse stakeholder opinions. The project was finalized as a mixed-use residential complex in 2018, distinguished by the unique technical complexity of concurrently undergoing fire performance reviews and Barrier-Free (BF) certification. This transition followed the initial 2012 proposal for a medical tourism hotel, which was altered due to the expiration of the "Special Act on the Expansion of Tourist Accommodation Facilities." The development involved 15 design revisions, various Seoul Architectural Committee reviews, and the early adoption of performance-based fire safety design. To secure an increased floor area ratio (FAR), the lower levels were allocated for neighborhood living and office spaces, including publicly dedicated facilities such as a venture business hub and a public office building. For functional efficiency, the middle levels (9F–16F) were planned with 77 officetel units and a refuge safety zone. The 17th floor was dedicated to community facilities, enhancing program accessibility for the 110 residential units on the upper floors (18F–39F). The curtain wall facade was selected to harmonize with the surrounding architectural landscape of Yongsan, while the layout addresses resident privacy by managing sightlines. Throughout the project, the highest priority was meticulous schedule coordination, which involved balancing area ratios across diverse programs, conducting specialized structural analyses, and ensuring the timely completion of BF certification tied to the FAR incentives.
- Awards
- Silver Prize, 2025 Green Building Certification (Building Category, 2026)
