As outdoor activities became difficult due to the impact of COVID-19, unique community facilities that allow residents to enjoy various leisure activities without leaving the complex are gaining attention. Residential spaces are now evolving beyond simply places to eat and sleep into more advanced, multifunctional spaces where people can work, exercise, and enjoy hobbies.
According to the “Survey on Changes in Daily Life after COVID-19” released by the Korea Press Foundation in February this year, travel decreased by 85.1%, and performances, arts, and theaters dropped by 83.3% due to the normalization of non-face-to-face lifestyles, showing a clear decline in outdoor activities. On the other hand, home-based activities such as remote learning and telecommuting increased by 47.2% and 31.9%, respectively.
In response to these changes in daily life, the construction industry, sensitive to trends, is also becoming active. While traditional apartment community facilities were limited to senior centers, guest rooms, and daycare centers, recently, various communities reflecting social trends have been established, such as “Sky Bridge” offering differentiated views within the complex, “shared offices” for telecommuting, and spaces for residents’ hobbies and self-development.
In fact, newly launched complexes this year have attracted attention by introducing various auxiliary facilities. For example, “e-Pyeonhansesang Geoje Eurosky,” which held its subscription in April, received 9,911 applications for 683 units (excluding special supply), recording an average competition rate of 14.51 to 1 and a highest rate of 198.66 to 1 in the first priority. The complex features rare community facilities in the area, such as a sky lounge, sky guest house, and rooftop terrace, collectively called the sky community, which received high praise from demanders.
The industry analyzes that with the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, various negative effects such as COVID burnout and COVID blues have been emerging, and recently concerns about COVID red, a stage beyond these, have arisen. In this context, community facilities are playing a positive role as a means to overcome these challenges.
Amid this, a new complex applying differentiated community facilities is drawing attention. DL E&C plans to supply “e-Pyeonhansesang Gocheon Parkluce” in May in the public housing district of Gocheon, Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province. The complex will consist of 11 buildings (including 3 terrace buildings) ranging from 3 basement floors to 20 above-ground floors, with a total of 870 units of 56 to 59 square meters in exclusive area, of which 580 units will be newlywed hope town units.
The complex maximizes symbolism by establishing a sky community on the top floor. The sky community will include differentiated facilities such as a sky lounge, sky party room, and sky bridge, offering views of the surrounding area. Additionally, kid-specialized communities like a growing center, a healing sports center for residents’ health, detached guest houses, indoor golf practice ranges, shared offices, and lounge cafes (small libraries) will be created.
A forested area connected to Obongsan Mountain located behind the complex will be provided, designed with eco-friendly landscaping embracing nature. Signature gardens planted with cherry blossom trees, green avenues with walking paths, and family gardens where residents can enjoy leisurely daily life will be established, allowing residents to enjoy leisure time within the complex.
e-Pyeonhansesang Gocheon Parkluce plans to open a cyber housing exhibition hall in May. Move-in is scheduled for the second half of 2023.
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