The concept of the Haeundae Udong project is to build a powerful and unique icon expressed in a dynamic volume on the Busan waterfront. Studio Daniel Libeskind will produce five new towers sculpted to express the dramatic beauty and power of the ocean. The curvilinear geometry of the buildings plays with concepts of traditional Korean architecture, often derived from natural beauty such as the grace of an ocean wave, the unique composition of a flower petal, or the wind-filled sails of a ship. Upon completion it will be the tallest residential building in Asia.

Aerial View of Haeundae Udong Hyundai I' Park

• Architect: Studio Daniel Libeskind
• Name of Project: Haeundae Udong Hyundai I’ Park
• Location: Busan, South Korea
• Commission: 2006
• Completion: 2011
• Client: Hyundai Development Company
• Building Address: Haeundae Udong 1408, Busan, South Korea
• Building Area: 4.5 Million sq.ft.
• Building details: 3 residential towers w/ 1631 units (72F, 66F, 46F), 1 hotel (34F), 1 office (9F), 1 retail (3F)
• Structure: Concrete structure with glass curtain wall cladding
• Architect of Record: Kunwon, Hanmi
• Structural Engineer: ARUP, Dong Yang Structural Engineers Co.
• MEP Engineer: SYSKA Hennessy, Hyun Woo
• Geotechnical Engineer: Saegil E & C Co.
• Landscape Consultant: Ctopos
• Curtain Wall Consultant: Wallplus
• Fire Protection Consultant: Yung-Do Engineering Co.
• Lighting Consultant: LPA
• Contractor: Hyundai Development Company
• Photo Credits: ©Hyundai Development Company, ©dbox: Images, ©neoscape, © SDL

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