VILLAGE DE ANANTI

Located in Gijang-gun, Busan, surrounded by beautiful seas and forests, Village de Ananti spans an extensive 16,0324㎡ of land, with a total floor area of approximately 16,2070㎡. Comprising 392 rooms, it functions as a multifaceted leisure and cultural complex. The project is notably surrounded by ongoing developments, including SKM Architects’s past work, Ananti Cove (2017), alongside a diverse array of amenities such as amusement parks, retail outlets, officetels, commercial centres, and residential apartments. People can reflect on life and recharge amidst the beautiful nature of the sea and forest, gaining spiritual strength and inspiration. In contrast, in the urban setting, they experience energy, cultural diversity, and complexity, feeling excitement and charm. Village de Ananti aspires to epitomise a novel concept, harmonising the serenity of nature with the vigour and charm of urban life.

While creating the overall masterplan, the site was divided into four main areas: the mixed-use cultural facility zone and three residential zones, based on room types; hotel/condominium tower, mansion, and low-rise villa. Considering the characteristics of the sloping terrain close to the sea, adjustments were made to the site levels to align with the surroundings. The southern part of the site, facing the main road and having the lowest level, was raised to accommodate an underground parking facility, minimising excavation work. Above this, a public grass plaza was created, with high-rise tower buildings (four condominium towers and one hotel tower) strategically placed to maximise ocean views. Each ground floor of these towers houses restaurants, cafés, libraries, markets, and more, offering a diverse range of experiences for visitors.

In the mixed-use cultural facility zone, various elements were strategically placed to gradually connect the height differences between the front and rear of the site. Additionally, this zone includes connected facilities such as an indoor swimming pool, art gallery, commercial spaces, dining facilities, lobby, and a drop-off zone. Unlike Ananti Cove, where auxiliary facilities were kept separate for direct outdoor access, a strategy of incorporating these auxiliary amenities within a spacious indoor area was adopted here. The facility zone includes an indoor vertical pathway connecting varying ground elevations. At the boundary between the auxiliary facilities and the villa zone, corten steel pavilions containing elevator rooms and stairs, along with two low-rise mansions comprising 36 units, were strategically placed to seamlessly bridge the elevation differences of the sloping site.

On the northwestern hill surrounded by natural forests on three sides, detached villas have been arranged in a cluster format, aiming to embody the sentimental aura of a quaint village. 94 low-rise villas form ten clusters, centred around two outdoor swimming pools and six courtyards. This complex offers a space where one can experience the natural and familiar ambiance reminiscent of an old residential village. Particular attention was given to creating gentle walkways to ensure comfortable strolls within the familiar atmosphere. Moreover, during the earthwork stage, large common utility tunnels were buried and connected beneath all villas to easily manage utilities such as electricity and sewage. This reflects SKM Architects’ commitment to creating architecture that is functional and practical, but also aesthetically pleasing and uniquely original. For the private villas, a variety of colours were employed to convey the vibrancy and energy intrinsic to a Busan seaside village.