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Seoul to build large marina in Jamsil

By Lee Jaeeun
The Korea Herald
2024.Augustus.23

W75b project, funded privately, aims to boost Seoul’s water leisure culture

A rendering image of the planned Jamsil Marina. (Seoul Metropolitan Government)

The largest marina in Seoul is planned to be constructed at Jamsil Hangang Park in Songpa-gu, in the southeastern portion of the capital. The new facility is to accommodate 220 vessels, including yachts, as part of the city’s initiative to expand water leisure amenities.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Friday that it had signed an agreement with private company Hangang Marina to carry out the project. Construction is slated to begin early next year, with completion and opening targeted for 2026.

The project, at an estimated cost of 75 billion won ($62.5 million), will be fully financed through private investment, with no public funds involved. Once completed, ownership of the marina will transfer to the city of Seoul, while the developer will retain operating rights for up to 20 years at no cost, according to the city government.

The initiative is a key component of Seoul’s strategy to enhance water leisure culture and address the acute shortage of mooring spaces. As of January, there are 3,054 registered recreational watercraft in Seoul, yet mooring facilities are limited to just 285 spaces, meeting a mere 9.3 percent of the demand.

The shortage has often forced Seoul residents to rely on facilities in outlying areas such as Gimpo and Jebudo, both in Gyeonggi Province, according to the city. Recognizing the pressing need to expand local mooring options, the city aims to increase its capacity to accommodate up to 1,000 vessels in the long term, officials said.

On the Han River near Jamsil Sports Complex, Jamsil Marina will offer a dynamic space for local residents and tourists alike. The facility will include a clubhouse with management offices, cafes and restaurants, as well as a floating barrier to protect docked boats.

Seoul plans to utilize Jamsil Marina as a public space for cultural events and festivals, making it accessible to all. The centerpiece “Floating Park” is envisioned as a recreational zone offering relaxing views of the Han River and cultural performances, including busking.

Additionally, the marina will introduce “Hangang Stay” with unique floating hotel experiences aboard moored boats equipped with bedrooms and bathrooms, aspiring to become a new tourist attraction. Collaborative programs with professional groups will offer advanced water sports activities, while initiatives targeted at youth and marginalized communities will be implemented, according to Seoul city officials.

“Jamsil Marina will leverage the unique waterfront of the Han River to attract both domestic and international tourists and draw registered vessels moored in remote areas back to the heart of the city,” Joo Yong-tae, director of the Future Hangang Project Headquarters at the Seoul Metropolitan Government said. “Our continued efforts will focus on expanding leisure opportunities for all people.”

 

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These eco-friendly futuristic floating homes are currently under construction

By Tamara Hardingham-Gill
CNN Travel
2022.August.16

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(CNN) — Floating homes, luxury living and smart home technology aren’t necessarily things that tend to go hand in hand.
But Ocean Builders, a Panama-based company that specializes in innovative marine technology, has just unveiled a fleet of “revolutionary living pods” that manage to bring all three together.
Described as the “world’s first eco-restorative homes,” the pods, which range from around $295,000 to $1.5 million in price, are currently under construction in the Linton Bay Marina on the north coast of Panama.
Designed by Dutch architect Koen Olthuis and his team at Waterstudio, the three models available include flagship model the SeaPod, built for aquatic living, the GreenPod, devised for land use, and the EcoPod, an ecologically and economically friendly option.

Elevated structure

A rendering of the Seapod, one of three upcoming pod models from Panama-based company Ocean Builders.

A rendering of the Seapod, one of three upcoming pod models from Panama-based company Ocean Builders.
Ocean Builders
The Seapod was conceptualized by Rüdiger Koch, Head of Engineering at Ocean Builders, along with Chief Executive Officer Grant Romundt, as a solution to the lack of space in popular beach destinations.
The elevated structure provides 833 square feet (73 square meters) of living space, including a master bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom, spread across three and a half levels.
With room for two people, the unit utilizes over 1,688 cubic feet of air-filled steel tubes to float 7.5 feet (2.2 meters) over the waves, and features 575 square feet of panoramic windows and 360-degree ocean views.
Romundt hopes the design will challenge perceptions of homes and travel, as well as allow residents to live on the water without having to make sacrifices when it comes to the “luxuries of modern living.”
“Normally when you live on the water, it’s on a boat, which has a living situation that is unacceptable to most people,” Romundt tells CNN Travel.
“So we’ve designed a home that floats on the water that gives you an experience of living on land, but even more.”
The pods are to be equipped with state-of-the-art technology, along with customizable applications that tailor the design and functionality to suit those inside.

Futuristic homes

The elevated structure was designed by Dutch architect Koen Olthuis and the Waterstudio team.

The elevated structure was designed by Dutch architect Koen Olthuis and the Waterstudio team.
Ocean Builders
Meanwhile, special “smart rings” worn by residents will enable them to unlock doors and switch their music on at the wave of a hand.
“If [technology company] Apple had built a home, I think you would end up with the SeaPod, or the GreenPod, or the EcoPod,” says Romundt. “There’s a lot of technology built into the homes.
“I like to think of it as, instead of having a phone as a digital assistant, your home actually becomes your assistant, and you can use it to optimize your life.”
The pods will initially be located in an area close to the Linton Bay Marina. However, the Ocean Builders team hope to be able to distribute them internationally once they’re confident the technology can be supported elsewhere.
A long-time advocate for oceanfront living, Romundt previously lived in a floating home in Toronto, and says it’s a lifestyle that’s hard to match.
“There’s just something really magical about being able to get up in the morning, walk downstairs, jump on a paddleboard and go for a paddle,” he explains.

Delivery drones

The units are currently under construction in Panama, with sales due to launch online later this year.

The units are currently under construction in Panama, with sales due to launch online later this year.
Ocean Builders
“It’s very peaceful and beautiful. Most people spend all year dreaming of their two-week vacation where they go to a tropical island, hang out, relax, regenerate and restore themselves.
“So why not just live like that all year round? It’s so easy to be able to work remotely now.”
While those who opt to live in one of these particular units will likely need to have a sense of adventure, as well as a fondness for water, Romundt says the team don’t necessarily have a specific type of customer in mind.
In fact, he’s confident that the majority of those who get to experience the Seapod for just a few minutes will jump at the chance of owning one.
“When I lived in my floating house in Toronto, every single person that came over to visit fell in love with the place,” he says.
“So all I need to do is to get people to step on board a Seapod for five minutes. The experience will just blow your mind. It’s really incredible.”
But what about practicalities such as buying groceries, as well as traveling back and forth from the pod to the mainland?
According to Romundt, customized aerial delivery drones are to be used to deliver items such as food and medicine, as well as “everyday smaller items.”
For larger deliveries, there’s a separate autonomous vessel, which will also function as an ocean recycling vessel, collecting garbage and debris in order to keep the surrounding area clean.

‘Eco-restorative homes’

The pods are to be "built and managed in harmony with the surrounding area."

The pods are to be “built and managed in harmony with the surrounding area.”
Ocean Builders
Residents and visitors can be transported to and from the SeaPod via dinghy boats, jet skis, local water taxis, and/or their own boats or vessels.
And although they certainly seem to be geared towards those with a more minimalist approach, there’s a storage area measuring 1,250 square feet inside.
With a focus on sustainability, the pods have been devised “to benefit the surrounding environment” and provide “a natural habitat for ocean life to occupy and thrive.”
“We’re trying to build and design a home that is good for the environment, and doesn’t harm the environment,” explains Romundt.
“And we’re always trying to innovate and to find ways to do that in an even better way. We’re not perfect right now, but we’re trying to get better and better all the time.”
The first completed pods are to be revealed online in late September, and potential buyers will be able to go and view them for themselves soon after.
“People have been trying to buy them for years,” Romundt says, explaining that the Ocean Builders team decided not to take deposits until buyers could actually see the pods in real life.

‘Massive undertaking’

The SeaPod provides 833 square feet (73 square meters) spread across three and a half levels.

The SeaPod provides 833 square feet (73 square meters) spread across three and a half levels.
Ocean Builders
“This is something so new. And there are so many real estate things that people put money into which never actually happen.
“We didn’t want to take deposits until people could actually come down and set foot on a pod. So I’m excited that we’re finally at that point.”
“This is a massive undertaking. I wanted to have it done two years ago. But to have it done in only three and a half years is pretty amazing.”
Those who snap up one of the first 100 Ocean Builders pods will be able to move in by the end of 2023, providing everything goes to plan.
Production is scheduled to begin on a further 1,000 pods by 2024.

Ολλανδία: Γιατί ολοένα και περισσότεροι πολίτες στρέφονται στα πλωτά σπίτια

LIFO
2022.Feb.18

Όταν τον Οκτώβριο χτύπησε μια σφοδρή καταιγίδα, οι κάτοικοι της πλωτής κοινότητας Schoonschip στο Άμστερνταμ ήταν σίγουροι ότι θα την αντιμετώπιζαν. Έδεσαν τα ποδήλατά τους και τα υπαίθρια παγκάκια τους, έκαναν έλεγχο με τους γείτονες ότι όλοι είχαν αρκετό φαγητό και νερό, και έμειναν μέσα στα σπίτια τους καθώς η γειτονιά τους “ γλιστρούσε” πάνω κάτω με τους ατσάλινους θεμέλιους πυλώνες της στην καταιγίδα που είχε έλθει.

“Αισθανόμαστε πιο ασφαλείς σε μια καταιγίδα επειδή επιπλέουμε”, λέει στο Yale e360, η Siti Boelen, μια Ολλανδή τηλεοπτική παραγωγός που μετακόμισε στο Schoonschip πριν από δύο χρόνια.

Καθώς η άνοδος της στάθμης της θάλασσας και οι όλο και πιο συχνές καταιγίδες προκαλούν διόγκωση των υδάτων, οι πλωτές γειτονιές προσφέρουν ένα πείραμα στην αντιπλημμυρική προστασία που θα μπορούσε να επιτρέψει στις παράκτιες κοινότητες να  αντισταθούν στην κλιματική αλλαγή. Στην πυκνοκατοικημένη  Ολλανδία, η ζήτηση για τέτοια σπίτια αυξάνεται.

 

Ένα πλωτό σπίτι μπορεί να κατασκευαστεί σε οποιαδήποτε ακτογραμμή και είναι σε θέση να αντιμετωπίσει την άνοδο της θάλασσας ή τις πλημμύρες που προκαλούνται από τη βροχή, παραμένοντας στην επιφάνεια του νερού. Στηριζόμενα σε χαλύβδινους στύλους, συνδέονται με το τοπικό αποχετευτικό σύστημα και το δίκτυο ηλεκτροδότησης. Μοιάζουν δομικά με σπίτια, αλλά στο υπόγειο, διαθέτουν ένα κύτος από σκυρόδεμα που λειτουργεί ως αντίβαρο, επιτρέποντάς τους να παραμένουν σταθερά στο νερό.

Ο Koen Olthuis, αρχιτέκτοντας που σχεδιάζει αποκλειστικά πλωτά κτίρια, λέει ότι : “σταθεροποιούνται από στύλους που σκάβονται περίπου 65 μέτρα μέσα στο έδαφος και εξοπλίζονται με υλικά που απορροφούν τους κραδασμούς για να μειώνουν την αίσθηση κίνησης από τα κύματα”.

Τα σπίτια ανεβαίνουν όταν τα νερά ανεβαίνουν και κατεβαίνουν όταν τα νερά υποχωρούν.

 

“Τώρα έχουμε την τεχνογνωσία να χτίσουμε πάνω στο νερό”, λέει ο Olthuis, ο οποίος έχει σχεδιάσει 300 πλωτά σπίτια, γραφεία, σχολεία και κέντρα υγείας. Πρόσθεσε ότι αυτός και οι συνάδελφοί του “δεν βλέπουν τους εαυτούς τους ως αρχιτέκτονες, αλλά ως γιατρούς της πόλης, και το νερό ως φάρμακο”.

Στο Άμστερνταμ,  το οποίο έχει σχεδόν 3.000 επίσημα εγγεγραμμένα παραδοσιακά σπίτια στα κανάλια του, εκατοντάδες άνθρωποι έχουν μετακομίσει σε πλωτά σπίτια σε παραμελημένες γειτονιές.

Το Schoonschip, που σχεδιάστηκε από την ολλανδική εταιρεία Space&Matter, αποτελείται από 30 κατοικίες, οι μισές από τις οποίες είναι διπλοκατοικίες, πάνω σε ένα κανάλι σε μια πρώην βιομηχανική περιοχή. Η γειτονιά βρίσκεται σε μικρή απόσταση με πλοίο από το κέντρο του Άμστερνταμ, όπου πολλοί από τους κατοίκους εργάζονται. Τα μέλη της κοινότητας μοιράζονται σχεδόν τα πάντα, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των ποδηλάτων, των αυτοκινήτων και των τροφίμων που αγοράζονται από τοπικούς αγρότες. Κάθε κτίριο λειτουργεί τη δική του αντλία θερμότητας και αφιερώνει περίπου το ένα τρίτο της οροφής του σε πράσινο και ηλιακούς συλλέκτες. Οι κάτοικοι πωλούν την πλεονάζουσα ενέργεια και στο εθνικό δίκτυο.

Οι προκλήσεις

Ωστόσο, τα πλωτά σπίτια θέτουν πολλές προκλήσεις. Ο δυνατός άνεμος και η βροχή, ή ακόμη και το πέρασμα μεγάλων κρουαζιερόπλοιων, μπορεί να τα ταρακουνήσουν.  Η Siti Boelen,  λέει ότι όταν μετακόμισε για πρώτη φορά, οι καταιγίδες την έκαναν να το σκεφτεί δύο φορές να ανέβει στην κουζίνα του τρίτου ορόφου. “Το νιώθεις στο στομάχι σου”, λέει, προσθέτοντας ότι από τότε το έχει συνηθίσει.

 

 

Το Ρότερνταμ, το  μεγαλύτερο λιμάνι της Ευρώπης, φιλοξενεί το μεγαλύτερο πλωτό κτίριο γραφείων στον κόσμο, καθώς και μια πλωτή φάρμα όπου οι αγελάδες αρμέγονται από ρομπότ, προμηθεύοντας γαλακτοκομικά προϊόντα τα τοπικά παντοπωλεία.

Οι ολλανδικές εταιρείες που ειδικεύονται στα πλωτά κτίρια έχουν κατακλυστεί από αιτήματα κατασκευαστών από το εξωτερικό για φιλόδοξα έργα. Η ολλανδική εταιρεία τεχνολογίας Blue21, εργάζεται επί του παρόντος σε μια προτεινόμενη σειρά πλωτών νησιών στη Βαλτική Θάλασσα που θα στεγάζει 50.000 ανθρώπους και θα συνδέεται με μια ιδιωτικά χρηματοδοτούμενη υποθαλάσσια σιδηροδρομική σήραγγα 15 δισ. ευρώ, η οποία θα συνδέει το Ελσίνκι  με το Ταλίν της Εσθονίας. Το έργο υποστηρίζεται από τον Φινλανδό επενδυτή και επιχειρηματία των “Angry Birds” Peter Vesterbacka.

 

 

Ο Koen Olthuis, θα επιβλέψει ακόμα την κατασκευή μιας πλωτής κοινότητας 20.000 ατόμων κοντά στην πρωτεύουσα Μάλε των Μαλδίβων. Κάτω από την επιφάνεια του νερού θα υπάρχουν τεχνητοί ύφαλοι που θα βοηθήσουν στην υποστήριξη της θαλάσσιας ζωής. Τα κτίρια θα αντλούν κρύο θαλασσινό νερό από τον πυθμένα για να βοηθούν τα συστήματα κλιματισμού.

“Δεν είναι πλέον η ιδέα ενός τρελού μάγου που χτίζει ένα πλωτό σπίτι”, λέει ο Olthuis. “Τώρα δημιουργούμε γαλάζιες πόλεις, βλέποντας το νερό ως εργαλείο”.

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