Dutch firm UNStudio has unveiled the design for the Seoul Twin Eye spokeless Ferris wheel in Seoul, which will consist of an intersecting double-ring structure on top of a cultural complex.
Designed in collaboration with Arup and Heerim Architects, the 180-metre-high Ferris wheel will be built alongside the city's World Cup Stadium along the Han River. When complete it will be the world's largest Ferris wheel in operation following the closure of the Ain Dubai in the UAE.
UNStudio has revealed its design for world's tallest spokeless Ferris wheel in Seoul
UNStudio was informed by Honcheonsigye ? a 17th-century South Korean astronomical clock ? for the dual-ringed design.
The Ferris wheel will have two 180-metre-diameter tracks that will form loops that converge as a symbol of unity, according to the studio. The Ferris was conceived as a symbol of unity for the city with an intersecting double-ringed structure
The tracks will hold 64 passenger pods in total carrying 20-25 people each and up to 1,400 people simultaneously, double the capacity of the Marks Barfield Architects-designed London Eye.
Projecting out from the structural rings, the pods will revolve around both the inside and outside of Seoul Twin Eye, creating two distinct rides for passengers to experience.
64 passenger pods will revolve around Seoul Twin Eye's inner and outer tracks
The Ferris wheel will be integrated into a 40-meter-high podium, which will establish a new cultural hub connected to the World Cup S...