Gwangju City Begins Design for Pureunium Center Project at Gwangju Station

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] The Gwangju Metropolitan City Comprehensive Construction Headquarters announced on the 23rd that it will commence the design service for the Pureun Ieum Center, a complex cultural welfare space for residents and citizens, on the railway site between Gwangju Station and Pureungil Park.

Earlier, on the 12th, Gwangju City selected the winning design through an architectural design competition, considering connectivity with Pureungil and harmony and coexistence with the existing village.

The Pureun Ieum Center is part of the Gwangju Station urban regeneration project and is planned to be built within Gwangju Station on a site area of 350㎡, with a total floor area of approximately 590㎡ over three above-ground floors.

The 1st and 2nd floors will house a stepped specialized library, local market, shared studio, and other spaces serving as communication hubs for the village, while the 3rd floor will operate as office facilities for fostering and supporting social economy organizations.

Additionally, eco-friendly designs such as the installation of solar panels, energy-saving ventilation plans, and the creation of a rooftop garden will be considered in the construction.

Gwangju City plans to complete the design by December and begin construction in the first half of next year.

Park Geum-hwa, Head of Architectural Equipment at the Comprehensive Construction Headquarters, said, “In the detailed design phase, we will gather diverse opinions from experts and residents to plan a resident community space that citizens can conveniently use and build an eco-friendly public building.”

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