- Basement 6 floors to a maximum of 23 floors above ground, 2 buildings of knowledge industry centers, 1 officetel building,
- Premium office and residential complex center consisting of neighborhood living facilities
Real estate developer GL plans to grand open the promotional centers for ‘GL Metrocity Hangang’ and the officetel ‘THE GL,’ located in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, this coming June.
The complex consists of the knowledge industry center ‘GL Metrocity Hangang,’ with two buildings ranging from six basement floors to 21 above-ground floors, a total floor area of approximately 128,782㎡, and 832 units; the officetel ‘THE GL,’ with one building up to 23 floors above ground, 420 units ranging from 29 to 60㎡ in exclusive area; and premium mixed-use neighborhood living facilities (58 units) covering the entire first floor.
‘GL Metrocity Hangang,’ a knowledge industry center realizing an office building above the Hangang River
The knowledge industry center ‘GL Metrocity Hangang’ will consist of Tower A with 574 units and Tower B with 258 units. It features a specialized design unique to ‘GL Metrocity Hangang’ tailored to meet the diverse needs of tenant companies.
First, to fully enjoy the Hangang premium, ‘GL Metrocity Hangang’ is designed with the lobby floor, including various community spaces, on the 4th floor rather than the 1st floor, so that all tenants can enjoy views of the Hangang River. Specialized community facilities such as a fitness center, meeting rooms, and VIP lounges also offer Hangang views, and Hangang view lounges will be provided on each floor above the 4th floor within the knowledge industry center.
Additionally, the 4th-floor community space is connected by a bridge accessible to both Tower A and Tower B, and rooftop gardens on the 4th floor, as well as separate rooftop gardens for Tower A and Tower B and pocket balconies in Tower A, are designed to provide a comfortable working environment for tenants’ relaxation.
In particular, the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (Incheon Regional Headquarters Goyang Project Team), responsible for the Deok-eun Urban Development Project, plans to construct the ‘River Park Bridge (pedestrian overpass)’ to connect with Hangang Park located across Jayuro Road. This bridge, which significantly improves accessibility to the Hangang River, will connect starting from the office land blocks 11 and 12 where ‘GL Metrocity Hangang’ is located, thus directly benefiting the project.
Regarding office land blocks 11 and 12, ‘GL Metrocity Hangang’ is positioned on the main road with direct access to Jayuro Road within the Deok-eun Urban Development Project area, making it poised to become a landmark representing the Deok-eun district.
The knowledge industry center ‘GL Metrocity Hangang’ is a non-residential product, so it is not subject to real estate regulations such as subscription restrictions or resale limitations on pre-sale rights. Moreover, since it is not classified as housing under the Housing Act, it is not counted toward the number of houses when determining multi-homeowners. Tax benefits such as a 50% reduction in acquisition tax and a 37.5% reduction in property tax under the Local Tax Special Cases Act are also provided, attracting much attention from those dreaming of an office building above the Hangang River.
Premium officetel ‘THE GL’ with permanent Hangang River views
The officetel ‘THE GL,’ an annex building of ‘GL Metrocity Hangang,’ is composed of seven types with exclusive areas ranging from 29 to 60㎡, reflecting the diverse lifestyles of consumers.
Like ‘GL Metrocity Hangang,’ ‘THE GL’ is located at the forefront of the Deok-eun Urban Development Project in Goyang-si, securing views of the Hangang River. A major advantage is the permanent view premium that will not change regardless of future development conditions.
On the 3rd floor of the single officetel building ‘THE GL,’ a terrace-specialized design type (excluding some units) will be created to offer a differentiated healing space, and floors 4 to 23 are designed to allow permanent, unobstructed views of the Hangang River for most units.
‘THE GL’ is the exclusive officetel for the knowledge industry center ‘GL Metrocity Hangang,’ enabling a one-stop lifestyle that combines proximity to work with about 220 meters of first-floor commercial facilities. The ‘River Park Bridge’ (pedestrian overpass) directly in front of the complex allows residents to use various parks as if they were part of the community within the complex.
Especially, ‘THE GL’ is close to Noeul Camping Site and Nanji Camping Site, making it an optimized location to experience the rapidly rising camping culture among young generations such as single-person households and newlyweds, offering an ideal work-life balance lifestyle by the Hangang waterfront.
Furthermore, with easy access to Jayuro Road and Gangbyeonbuk-ro, it is convenient to reach major business districts such as Mapo and Jongno, as well as Magok and Yeouido business districts located across the Hangang River. Additionally, quick access to the Seoul-Munsan Expressway and the Metropolitan Area 1st Ring Expressway is possible. This area is also a direct beneficiary of the opening of the Wonjong-Hongdae Line, and with the opening of ‘Deok-eun Station’ (tentative name), transportation will become more convenient not only to western Seoul but also to various parts of the metropolitan area.
Once the subscription schedule for the officetel ‘THE GL’ is set, anyone aged 19 or older can apply through the Korea Real Estate Board’s subscription website.
Hyundai Construction is responsible for the construction of ‘GL Metrocity Hangang’ and ‘THE GL,’ and the promotional center will be established in the Goyang-si area of Gyeonggi-do.
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