The master plan, linking the Seongsu-dong, Oksu-dong, and Gangnam-gu districts, adopts a deliberate approach of simplicity. It consists of two rows of high-rises that define a narrow main street, extending across the entire length of the bridge. The city blocks are separated by narrow side streets, while a public park with panoramic views of the Han River spans from one riverbank to the other on both sides. Public transport is vital in serving the neighbourhood, with convenient access along the main street. All vehicle traffic and parking facilities are underground to prioritise pedestrian safety and enhance the area's aesthetic appeal.
The master plan encourages diverse architectural interpretations and no_expressions, providing only minimum and maximum building envelopes without specific indications for volume, facades, or materials. Each tower features a public ground floor with offices and apartments on the upper levels. The public programs vary, encompassing retail (RE), exhibition (EX), and assembly (AS) spaces.
The studio course was divided into two parts to guide the students’ design process. In the first part, emphasis was placed on exploring volume and facade patterns. While some students aligned their designs with the surrounding buildings, others explored unique approaches. In the second part, more detailed attention was given to the spaces with public access. Vertical circulation and “typical floor plans” above ground were also considered.

Professor: Pirjo Sanaksenaho, Esa Ruskeepaa, Kristian Forsberg, Tuuli Kanerva, Tuomas Martinsaari
Students: Tytti Rajainmaki, Janne Wirman, Niko Toivonen, Maija Kenttamies, Kasper Luoma, Lines Hakari, Arttu Hintikka, Eeva Immonen, Aamos Saarenoja, Rakel Paivinen, Elli-Noora Asplund, Nora Petersen, Sanna Lehti, Aaro Lustman, Eeva Hemming, Kajsa Lindholm, Jaakko Hippinen, Laura Salminen, Amos Soininen, Alexander Bjorkman, Simon Ornberg, Robert Knuts, Peetu Sarkko, Aino Silvennoinen, Samuel Hautamaki, Polina Rogova, Jussi Ojala, Olli Erlund, Aarne Autio, Aino Vaarno, Minni Auranen, Matilda Lavinkoski, Henry Lang, Tiina Hietanen, Lauri Urala, Tom Henriksson, Amanda Puerto-Lichtenberg, Aune Nieminen, Juho Ronni, Janita Paivinen, Kristian Jokinen, Saara Miettunen, Nona Linnanmaki, Catrin Edlund, Heidi Siren, Kaisa Vehkapera, Saimi Eromaki, Sara Soimasuo, Karoliina Lehtinen, Anni Partanen
Support: Alfred Kordelin Foundation, Nordic Council of Ministers, Aalto University School of Arts Design and Architecture, Koskisen Oyj