SeoulOne

A 10-minute walk should offer everything you need

SeoulOne

2019

The neighbourhood that never sleeps

SeoulOne reimagines urban living in South Korea, offering a groundbreaking model for multigenerational communities. Designed by UNS for the Hyundai Development Company, this 405,000 m2 car-free neighborhood in northeast Seoul transforms a former industrial and railway site into a vibrant, green, and pedestrian-friendly environment. With all essential services located within a 10-minute walk, SeoulOne prioritises connectivity, community, and cultural relevance, setting a new standard for urban development.

Key information

Client

Hyundai Development Company (HDC)

Location

Seoul, South Korea

Status

Under Construction

Sectors

Mixed Use

Residential

Retail

Education

Commercial Office

Healthcare

Leisure and Hospitality

Services

Architecture

Programmes

Masterplan, mixed-used commercial, residential, community

Building surface area

CB plot: 118,049.94 m2 above ground / 74,297.24 m2 below ground / 192,347.18 m2 total

MXD plot: 389,649.23 m2 above ground / 202,960.36 m2 below ground / 592,609.59 m2 total

Building site area

CB plot: 19,675.40 m2 (land area) / 11,803.20 m2 (building footprint)

MXD plot: 77,722.90 m2 (land area)

Next

8'

The site is integrated into its surroundings through pedestrian bridges and a metro station, reducing travel time to Gangnam from one hour to just eight minutes.

24hr

The site combines residential towers, retail spaces, offices, a hotel, sports facilities, daycare centres, senior living facilities, and a medical centre, ensuring a lively 24/7 activation.

30%

Over 30% of the site is dedicated to vegetation, including pocket parks, roof gardens, water gardens, and a forest walk, creating a year-round green village.

For the SeoulOne masterplan we have aimed to create the ultimate contemporary 10-minute city, where the daily life experience of the residents is the top priority. We do this through the inclusion of a rich density of uplifting, curated on-site experiences that provide an extensive range of options for how residents of all ages can spend their living, working and leisure time.

Ben van Berkel

Founder and Principal Architect, UNS

Design and consulting services