The most amazing buildings in Seoul, Korea

Seoul’s skyline is vast and ever-changing. There are several key structures that perfectly combine the old with the new. These are some of the most amazing buildings in Seoul that make the vibrant city what it is today.

DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza)

One of Seoul’s most extravagant modern buildings, Dongdaemun Design Plaza, completely transformed the surrounding area of Dongdaemun. Design by Zaha Hadid and Samoo, the structure is a major urban development landmark in Seoul. Its distinct neo-futuristic features stand for power and elegance. It’s no wonder that the building holds the bi-annual Seoul Fashion Week and is also home to countless art galleries and exhibitions.

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Lotte World Tower

The 123-floor Lotte World Tower was completed in March 2016. It is currently the world’s fifth tallest building, standing at 554.5 metres (1,819 ft). The design of the building was inspired by Korean ceramics and writing brushes. The tower houses various galleries, cafés, a luxury hotel, as well as a skywalk and an observation deck.

Boutique Monaco

The 117 meter (383 ft) tall Boutique Monaco is a residential skyscraper in Seoul’s Seocho district. The building has 27 floors and 172 apartment units. Design by architect Minsuk Cho, the structure gained so much international fame and admiration that it won the 2008 Silver Emporis Skyscraper Award.

Seocho Garak Tower East

Designed by ArchitectenConsort, the Seocho Garak Tower East is a beautiful 24 storey skyscraper in Gangnam, Seoul. The construction of the building was completed in 2011 after three years of planning and building. Today, the building stands at 130.1 m (427 ft) and is a remarkable addition to Seoul’s skyline.

Seoul National University Museum of Art

The Seoul National University Museum of Art ( SNUMoA), is a museum located on the premises of Seoul National University. The museum is often considered Seoul’s center for the arts as it holds regular and temporary art exhibitions displaying work from Korean and international artists. The museum also has a strong focus on design and supports local artists and designers to get their careers started.

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Top 7 most unique buildings in Asia

When most people think about architecture in Southeast Asia, they tend to focus on ancient structures such as temples and monuments, and with good reason. The region is, after all, decorated with some of the oldest buildings the world has ever known.

However, they recently have numerous unique and beautiful buildings across Southeast Asia, buildings that glow with their very own magnificence and shine as symbols of modernization without shying away from being different. These contemporary structures are striking examples of cutting edge construction, and they represent a series of sights that you should not miss the chance to marvel at.

Art Science Museum, Singapore

One of the primary attractions of Marina Bay Sands, the Art Science Museum’s appeal comes from both its exhibits and its architecture. The building’s contemporary structure was designed to represent Singapore’s welcoming hands. It can thus be seen as a combination of ten fingers or two open hands.
The tip of each of these ten segments has a series of filters which draws in natural light and channels it into the museum, showcasing its exhibits in their best natural state. This is why the Art Science Museum continues to be a preferred gallery for exhibitions from all across the world.

Guangzhou Circle, China

The landmark building Guangzhou Circle is located in Guangzhou, China. This circular building’s central hold is hollow. It is the world’s tallest (138 meters) circular building.

Aldar Headquarters, UAE

This circular building is the first of its kind in the Middle East. It is located in Abu Dhabi, UAE and was voted the "Best Futuristic Design" by the Building Exchange Conference held is Spain.

The Lotus Building, China

The Lotus Building is located at the center of Wujin, China. It shows the three stages of lotus, from the new young bud, to the flower in full bloom. It houses the departments of city’s planning bureau.

Solar Ark, Japan

This unique structure, which was established in 2002, is located inside Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. Anpachi, Gifu, Japan. It is actually a power generation facility. Solar Lab, a museum of solar energy is stationed at the center of the Sanyo Solar Ark. The facility offers activities to cultivate a better appreciation of the use of solar energy.

New Century Global Center, China

Chinese architecture is famed for its bold, powerful statements which push scale, albeit usually vertical, to the extremes. However, China now boasts the world’s largest building in terms of volume, able to hold a staggering 20 Sydney Opera houses. Inside the massive complex visitors can find a shopping center, a university complex, a Mediterranean village and an IMAX theatre. This architectural giant can be interpreted as an unsubtle statement of the country’s current economic power, as it points towards its future global position.

The Chongqing Guotai Arts Center, China

The Chongqing Guotai Arts Center has raised eyebrows due to its architectural interpretation of chopsticks and a hot pot, or a white fig tree depending on personal interpretation. The current structure is the result of countless changes which the architect has painstakingly undertaken over the past eight years. Facilitating shows, performances and other artistic events the arts center is now an important cultural hub of Chongqing.

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