24-Story Office Building in Euljiro 3-ga... Open Green Space Created Near Cheonggyecheon

Seoul City Urban Planning Committee Approval of Revised Maintenance Plan

In the Euljiro 3-ga District 1 and 2 areas of Jung-gu, Seoul, a 24-story office building will be constructed as the tallest structure, while the surrounding area near Cheonggyecheon is set to be transformed into a green ecological urban center through the creation of open green spaces.

Open Green Space Development Plan

On the 18th, Seoul City announced that the Urban Planning Committee, which met on the 17th, approved a revised plan for the urban maintenance-type redevelopment project in Euljiro 3-ga District 1 and 2.

The site is located between Euljiro 3-ga Station on subway lines 2 and 3 to the south and Cheonggyecheon to the north. It was designated as a redevelopment zone in 2016 due to the concentration of old and deteriorated buildings, and the area requires restoration of urban functions as well as improvements to buildings and infrastructure.

Notably, this is the first case of introducing open green spaces in accordance with Seoul City's "Green Ecological Urban Center Recreation Strategy" announced in April 2022. The building coverage ratio has been reduced from 60% to below 50%, securing as much open green space (1,517㎡, 39% of the site) as possible for citizens to freely use.

The open green space on the east side of the site (along Supyo-ro) will be developed as a green area connected to publicly accessible spaces, providing venues for various activities. On the west side (along Euljiro 9-gil) and the south side (along Samil-daero 12-gil), pedestrian spaces integrated with greenery will be created.

The main points of the maintenance plan include the introduction of open green spaces, application of eco-friendly standards, and determination of building density with a floor area ratio of up to 1115% and a height limit of 114 meters. The land to be donated will be used as maintenance infrastructure, including road widening to improve the traffic environment around the site and some areas for park creation within the Euljiro 3-ga District.

Bird's-eye view of the building

The architectural plan features a single office building with 24 floors above ground. A public pedestrian passage is planned on the first floor to minimize pedestrian disconnection around the site. Neighborhood living facilities are arranged to activate the street and green spaces in connection with the open green area. The sunken space within the open green area is designed to freely connect the above-ground open green space with the underground neighborhood living facilities.

A Seoul City official stated, "Euljiro 3-ga District 1 and 2 is a starting point for realizing a green ecological urban center. In future urban maintenance-type redevelopment projects, we expect to actively promote and secure public spaces harmonized with greenery within the city, creating a pleasant green city that citizens can experience."

Location Map of Euljiro 3-ga District

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