Dream Tower
Dream Tower (Korean: 드림 타워) is a 665 m vision megatall skyscraper proposed for the new Yongsan International Business District, Seoul, South Korea.[2] It would replace the original Triple One Tower. The Triple One Tower was supposed to be 620 meters. However, it has been renamed Dream tower (Korial Tower), and has been redesigned.
| Dream Hub Archipelago Main Tower | |
|---|---|
허브 열도 핵심 타워 드림 | |
 Skyline of Dreamhub, with the 665 m Dream Tower at the center. | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Vision[1] |
| Type | Mixed-use |
| Location | Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 37°31′45″N 126°57′35″E |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 665 m (2,182 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 136 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Daniel Libeskind |
| Main contractor | Samsung C&T |
With 150 stories, the building will be the centrepiece of the Yongsan Dreamhub, a 28-trillion-won ($22.6-billion) project to be built on the banks of the Han River near Yongsan Station.[2] Demolition of the site started in 2010 and ground breaking was scheduled to start in 2011.[3]
References
- "Dream Hub Archipelago Main Tower - the Skyscraper Center".
- "New Yongsan designs hark back to history". JoonAng Daily. June 3, 2009. Retrieved January 4, 2010.
- "Putting the soul back into Seoul". WorldArchitectureNews.com. August 20, 2008. Retrieved January 4, 2010.
External links
- Official site
- Emporis page
- Article calling for a redesign (in Korean)
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