The Velo Towers

Seoul, South Korea
The Velo Towers, located in the Yongsan district of central Seoul, employ a design strategy of stacked cylindrical volumes rotated according to various criteria, including views, privacy, and environmental response.
Design Concept

The Velo Towers, located in the Yongsan district of central Seoul, employ a design strategy of stacked cylindrical volumes rotated according to various criteria, including views, privacy, and environmental response.
The Velo Towers consist of four main components. In addition to the two cylindrical towers, there is an elevated plinth at the park level and a sky bridge connection at the upper levels. The plinth houses residential duplex units overlooking the park. It provides an elegant landscaped drop-off area for the tower lobbies.

The Sky Bridge
The sky bridge at the top of the complex is a means of structurally tying and stabilizing the two towers. It is also a shared space with dramatic views accommodating recreational amenities such as a pool, spa, fitness, and lounge.
Technological Advancement
The Velo Towers' design and construction exploit digital manufacturing and prefabrication technologies. Each interior is fabricated off-site in a factory-controlled environment. Similarly, facade components are also pre-assembled and delivered ready for installation. The facade is prefabricated like automotive bodies, with exterior cladding, IGUs, insulation, and interior finish fully integrated into each panel. This fabrication strategy efficiently takes the future of building from theory to practice, showcasing the Velo Towers as a prototypical architecture for the near future.