Yongsan UN Command Site Complex Development Approved... 1,197 Housing Units to be Supplied

[Asia Economy Reporter Onyu Lim] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 15th that the Architectural Committee approved the architectural plan for the complex development project on the UN Command site in Itaewon-dong 22-34, Yongsan-gu.

The plan is for a mixed-use residential and commercial building with 20 floors above ground and 7 floors underground, comprising 420 apartment units, 777 officetel units, a hotel, office facilities, and retail and cultural assembly spaces.

The project site will feature a 330-meter-long public pedestrian walkway connecting Yongsan Park and the Itaewon Tourism Special Zone, along with a linear open space 17 to 36 meters wide. The large retail complex mall on the lower floors will be linked with green spaces and cultural parks to create a community space where local residents can freely come and go, enjoying history, daily life, festivals, and culture.

Additionally, the officetel design reflects the waves of the Han River, and the vertical garden plan connects the nature of Yongsan Park and Namsan, moving away from the conventional and monotonous complex plans to highlight the area's diverse characteristics.

Solar panels will be installed on the rooftops and glass surfaces of the buildings, and the project is planned to achieve energy efficiency grade 1+ and the highest green building certification, aiming to realize a sustainable and eco-friendly green complex.

The project is scheduled to receive business plan approval this year, begin construction next year, and be completed in 2024.

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