This is a building whose function in a cities skyline is very similar to those of One World Trade Center - almost identical - this building has the potential to dominate the skyline and give a city a particular landmark in which to identify it as - this particular tower will dominate the skyline of the South Korean capital, Seoul. This will serve multiple purposes - from being office complexes to apartments, this one will really stand out in the skyline. At first glance, this tower doesn't seem to distinguish itself from other skyscrapers and architecture that has blossomed over the years - it just seems to be a curved blue obelisk. However, when you take a look at the top from an aerial vantage point, it becomes a flower, a simple of grace whose concept is echoed throughout East Asian culture - the modesty and peace. To support that notion, take a look at the outside of the building - it is not solid reflective glass - instead it's a form of transparent blue glass which allows one to peer into the exoskeleton of the building. This further supports the concept of this building embodying the flower concept, or the symbol of the lotus. This kind of stylistic difference makes this particular skyscraper very unique among modernist buildings, especially skyscrapers. But that's not it; the rendering of the circular platform like structure at the bottom of the Lotte World Tower gives even more credence to the concept of a budding flower, complete with green plants and perhaps a shopping complex. The many intricacies of this building is what makes this particular skyscraper unique and outstanding - giving Seoul something to be proud of.
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