[2020 Asia Construction Awards] SH Corporation, Urban Residential Complex Utilizing Surrounding Green Spaces

Asia Economy Grand Prize in the Architecture Sector

Aerial view of Wirye A1-5 Block, Songpa-gu, Seoul (Provided by SH Corporation)

[Asia Economy Reporter Chunhee Lee] The 'Wirye Residential Development Project District A1-5 Block Apartment' by Seoul Housing & Communities Corporation (SH Corporation), which won the architecture category at this year's Asia Construction Comprehensive Awards, is recognized for realizing an urban-type countryside apartment.

Located in the Wirye New Town area of Geoye and Jangji-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, this complex is composed of 18 buildings with 1,282 households on a site of 61,478㎡, ranging from 2 basement floors to a maximum of 25 floors above ground.

The complex was planned as an 'eco-friendly countryside residential complex harmonizing with the surrounding natural environment.' SH Corporation plans the complex to respect individual diversity and uniqueness while allowing flexibility, and at the same time aims to restore urban publicness and design multi-family housing that captures rich life memories.

To this end, various facade plans will be introduced. Through four types of facade plans?▲ protruding balcony type ▲ view balcony type ▲ open balcony type ▲ landscape tower type?a unique complex will be created. The company explains that this architectural plan with diverse themes will help diversify residents' lives. Additionally, the plan includes an open spatial structure reflecting the urban layout and preserves green spaces connecting to Cheongnyang Mountain, enhancing the openness of the complex and permeating public spaces within to encourage diverse interactions.

The location is also highly regarded. From the east, Cheongnyang Mountain-Namsan Mountain Fortress Provincial Park flows into the district through Jangji Stream and Changgok Stream, forming a thematic park centered on these waterways, creating a rich green environment uniting the city and surrounding mountains. Furthermore, with new and relocated elementary, middle, and high schools planned right next to the complex, smooth commuting for children is possible, which is expected to increase parents' preference.

In terms of transportation, it is adjacent to the Metropolitan Outer Ring Expressway, allowing easy access from Seoul, Hanam, Seongnam, and other areas. Also, a tram line passing through the Wirye district, connecting Bokjeong Station on the Bundang Line and Macheon Station on Line 5, runs next to the complex.

With a plan for 100% underground parking, a car-free complex is created, featuring four courtyards with themes passing through the central yard and specialized themed gardens along the complex's paths, securing a pleasant residential environment through diverse plantings. It received an excellent grade in green building certification and was certified as a long-life housing by applying lightweight walls and hollow slab floors within the units.

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