Precious Body Drive in Knowledge Industry Center: 'Gimpo Hangang Duclass' is Rising!

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Knowledge industry centers with specialized designs that prioritize tenant satisfaction are gaining popularity among consumers.

Recently, as a reflection of strengthened regulations on the housing market, knowledge industry centers have emerged as blue-chip income-generating real estate investments, especially in the metropolitan area. Knowledge industry centers with specialized designs are evaluated to have higher investment value because they can achieve high rental yields based on solid actual demand (companies).

Among the most popular specialized designs recently is the ‘Drive-In System.’ The ‘Drive-In System’ refers to a design that allows vehicles to access not only the parking lot but also directly in front of individual floors or units.

This system is advantageous for manufacturing and distribution companies with frequent logistics movements, as it reduces the inconvenience of having to move additionally to ground or underground parking lots and increases direct convenience, thereby enhancing the value of knowledge industry centers by accommodating a wider variety of industries.

Among these, a knowledge industry center equipped with the region’s first Drive-In System in Gimpo Hangang New Town, Gyeonggi Province, is about to be launched, attracting investors’ attention. The protagonist is ‘Gimpo Hangang Duclass,’ supplied in the area of 6877-5 Gurae-dong, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do (Gimpo Hangang New Town Self-Sufficient Facility MS-13-1 Block).

‘Gimpo Hangang Duclass’ has a total floor area of 112,676㎡ (about 34,000 pyeong) spanning from basement level 2 to 15 floors above ground, consisting of 798 knowledge industry center units and 60 neighborhood living facilities, totaling 858 units. It is highly regarded as a landmark representing the area in various aspects, including diverse specialized designs and symbolic scale that enhance tenant satisfaction.

First, the complex features the only Drive-In System in Hangang New Town. Floors 2 to 8 above ground are designed with a drive-in system that allows large cargo vehicles weighing 2.5 to 5 tons to access directly. Additionally, with a high floor height of 5.5 meters, it can be utilized in various ways depending on tenants’ choices, such as duplex types. All units offer 360-degree views, and balconies providing service areas ranging from approximately 1.5 to 4 pyeong are available depending on the unit.

Moreover, the complex is the largest and tallest in the Gurae district, offering a variety of unit sizes from 12 pyeong to 1100 pyeong, enabling broad demand capture from startups with 1-2 employees to small and medium-sized enterprises.

It also secures a wide parking space at 214% of the legal requirement, enhancing tenant convenience. Various community facilities such as an in-house cafeteria, shared meeting rooms, and rest areas will maximize work efficiency and satisfaction. Additionally, a shuttle bus service operating between the site and Gurae Station during commuting hours is planned, among other services.

The location, which offers excellent working conditions, is another advantage. It is situated in the station area of Gurae Station on the Gimpo Gold Line (urban railway), which opened in September last year. The location also provides convenient access to Gimpo Hangang-ro (an extension of Olympic-daero), facilitating easy travel to Seoul, Incheon, Ilsan, and more. Furthermore, proximity to Incheon International Airport, Gimpo International Airport, and Incheon Port makes wide-area business activities convenient. Additional transportation benefits include the confirmed extension of Subway Line 5, planned extension of Incheon Subway Line 2, and the second outer ring expressway from Gimpo to Paju (scheduled to open in 2026).

Convenience facilities within the largest central commercial district of Gimpo Hangang New Town centered around Gurae Station are easily accessible, and banks, post offices, and community centers that enhance work convenience are nearby. Additionally, proximity to Lake Park and Peace Park guarantees a pleasant environment.

It has secured abundant demand. In the nearby Gimpo Gold Valley, five industrial complexes have been completed, housing about 1,400 companies with approximately 20,000 employees. Furthermore, seven additional industrial complexes are under construction or planned. Once all projects are completed, the area will cover about 6.33 million square meters, with around 2,000 tenant companies and approximately 36,000 resident employees, ensuring demand from related companies and reducing vacancy concerns for investors.

Moreover, Kyung Hee University Medical Center has officially expressed its intention to participate in the nearby Pungmu Station area development project, with plans to establish the Kyung Hee University Gimpo Medical Campus in the future. The Hangang Cinepolis development is also underway, opening possibilities for regional value appreciation and expansion of new demand.

The reasonable sale price also attracts consumers. The complex is supplied at an average price of 5.9 million KRW per 3.3㎡, which is comparable to the prices of knowledge industry centers in the vicinity sold 2 to 3 years ago, making high capital gains after moving in expected.

Meanwhile, the ‘Gimpo Hangang Duclass’ knowledge industry center promotional centers can be found in two locations: Gurae-dong, Gimpo, and Seocho-dong, Seoul.