NHN’s first headquarter building consolidates different portions of their business into one location into the “Green Machine.” NHN is Korea’s leading internet search engine and operates the nation’s top search portal, Naver.com, and the leading online game portal, Hangame. Ranked among the top IT companies to work for in Korea, NHN’s commitment to their employees is the basic concept used in the vision for the tower.
The vision for NHN was a vertical SOHO with tall floor-to-floor heights, open plan, multiple team spaces, and intelligent building systems including raised floors for HVAC and electrical distribution. The signature internal louver system, a symbol of democracy for employees, can be operated on an individual basis to control light and heat gain, while also creating an ever changing pattern on the façade when viewed from the outside.