TOWERS IN THE PARK: BY MASS STUDIES

Towers in the park is a proposal that attempts to unite open space with buildings and buildings with open space. It is trying to solve the increasing problem of overpopulated areas within cities where finding abit of green space is difficult.

The towers in the park typology has been broadly applied in large cities across Asia, including Seoul, considered representative of superior quality open space while satisfying quantitative demands in these overpopulated areas. It consists of two very contrasting elements: the park represents a public space, while the rising towers are an accumulation of individual dwelling units and demarcated private space. Problematic in the engagement of these two static and seemingly opposing aspects is the lack of an intermediary space or structure that fosters the generation of spontaneous social interaction. Seoul Commune 2026 solves this problem by connecting and balancing the two elements (towers and park). The creation of interjunctions between interior/exterior and public/private space on a variety of scales accommodates variousresidential activities and facilitates spontaneous social interactions.