Lotte World Tower
| Lotte Super Tower 123 | |
|---|---|
| File:Lotte World 2.png | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Under construction |
| Location |  Seoul, South Korea |
| Estimated completion | 2014<http://www.ilookforwardto.com/2010/12/2-burj-mubarak-al-kabir-kuwait-city-kuwait-height-meterfoot-10013284-year-of-completion-2016-architect-constru.html> |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 555 metres (1,821 ft)[1] |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 123 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
| Developer | Lotte |
Lotte Super Tower 123 is a 123-floor supertall skyscraper currently being erected in Lotte World 2, Seoul, South Korea. It is located next to the existing Lotte World complex which opened back in 1989. Ground was broken in 2005 but due to nearby airport's height restrictions, further construction was postponed to February 2010 when restrictions were removed in 2009.[2] At 555 m (1,821 ft) in height, the building would become one of the world's tallest buildings if completed on schedule in 2014.[1] The Lotte Group of South Korea is owner and developer of the project.[3]
The conceptual design calls for a slender cone with convex, gently curved sides. An exterior of pale-coloured glass draws inspiration from Korean ceramics and features accents of metal filigree.[4] Located near the Han River, the tower will contain retail outlets (floors 1-6), offices (7-60), residences (61-85), a luxury hotel (86-119), and public access floors (120-123) with an observation deck.[5]
The design for the Lotte Super Tower 123 is by the architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox. James von Klemperer leads KPF's project team. Construction was approved in March 2009[6] and excavation was nearly complete seven months later.[7]
Earlier plans for the project referred to the planned structure as the Lotte Super Tower II Hotel, with Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (Chicago, USA) reported as the designer.[8]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Lotte Super Tower". Emporis. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ http://chupachups.textcube.com/131
- ^ http://www.architectureweek.com/2009/1028/news_1-1.html Architecture Week 2009.10.28 'Seoul 2009.1021'
- ^ http://www.skyscrapernews.com/news.php?ref=2338
- ^ http://www.architectureweek.com/2009/1028/news_1-1.html Architecture Week 2009.10.28 'Seoul 2009.1021'
- ^ "Lotte Gets Go-Ahead for Construction of Skyscraper". koreatimes.co.kr. 25 March 2009. Retrieved 25 March 2009.
- ^ http://www.architectureweek.com/2009/1028/news_1-1.html Architecture Week 2009.10.28 'Seoul 2009.1021'
- ^ "Lotte World Tower To Become Seouls Tallest". Skyscrapernews.com. 7 July 2007. Retrieved 22 December 2008.