The design language of the Sutaek-dong towers reflects the nature around it

The design theme of the Sutaek-dong project derives aesthetic inspiration from its name - “Water Pond Neighborhood”. The building facades, landscapes and entrance gates reflect the fluid movement, colors and interplay of light of water. From every vantage point of the project, the theme stands as a delightful symbol of unity for the Sutaek-dong residents. The design language of the majority of the Sutaek-dong towers reflects the nature around it: visual allusions to the interplay of sunlight on trees in a forest shown through vertical wood projecting fins with subtle color differences in tones, modular window portals creating a cellular-like frame work reminiscent of bamboo, rippling façade ribbons that evoke the movement of seaweed and waves. The front door entry experience at every tower has been enhanced to complement the overall site experience of water and beautiful, seasonal landscaping. At the ground level, residents and guests are welcomed by playful, sunlit water fountains, densely patterned seasonal plantings of flowers, shrubs and indigenous trees and overhead protective canopies with flowering vines. Exterior paving patterns and materials are extended into the lobby spaces to provide a continuity of the inside/outside experience. Taking advantage of the original car-free planning and underground parking, the site is now unified by a continuous 1.4 kilometer loop of pedestrian paths, jogging trails, and bicycle paths that interact with six activity lawns and nine water ponds. The paths and trails span over the public streets to further unite the four larger parcels of the project into a single neighborhood and also extend outward to the Gumbae Mountain Park and Wang Suk river. The addition of kindergarten, daycare, entry gates, bus stops and more physical connections to green spaces work to make a design that is highly symbolic and comprehensive