'Noryangjin's Largest Redevelopment' District 1 Building Review Approved... 2,992 Units to be Supplied

[Asia Economy Reporter Onyu Lim] A total of 2,992 new apartments will be built in District 1, which occupies the largest area in the Noryangjin Redevelopment Promotion Zone in Dongjak-gu, Seoul.

On the 11th, Seoul City announced that the architectural plan for the Noryangjin 1 Redevelopment Promotion Zone housing maintenance-type redevelopment project in 278-2 Noryangjin-dong, Dongjak-gu, had passed the architectural committee.

According to the plan, the site will feature a multi-family residential building with 33 floors above ground and 4 floors underground, along with ancillary welfare facilities and neighborhood living facilities. A total of 2,992 housing units will be supplied, of which 2,461 units will be for sale. The remaining 531 units will be rental units.

The area of the zone is 132,132㎡, making it the largest in the Noryangjin Redevelopment Promotion Zone. Located between Noryangjin Station on Subway Lines 1 and 9 and Jangseungbaegi Station on Line 7, it is a transportation hub. Therefore, Seoul City designated it as a special architectural zone and involved Seoul City public architects to create a harmonious and creative architectural plan. Instead of the existing uniform and monotonous apartments, the plan includes a complex with diverse shapes to create an excellent urban landscape and skyline.

Public pedestrian pathways up to 20 meters wide have been secured on the east, west, south, and north sides of the project site to allow local residents to move freely. On the southern side of the site, a neighborhood park, public office building, and kindergarten will be installed, with the upper part of the public office building designed as a sloped green space.

In addition, in response to the post-COVID-19 era, terrace-type units and open balconies that allow residents to enjoy outdoor space within their homes have been planned. Solar panels have been installed on the rooftops and sides of the main buildings to implement a sustainable eco-friendly green complex.

Another feature is the variety of unit sizes tailored to the needs of residents. Seven different unit types have been introduced, including small units for single-person households such as young professionals and newlyweds. Social mix has been actively incorporated by planning rental and sale units equally.

The project aims to obtain business implementation plan approval next year, followed by management disposition plan approval in 2024, and construction commencement in 2026.

Kim Seong-bo, head of the Housing and Architecture Headquarters of Seoul City, said, “Along with speedy housing supply, we will actively introduce open balconies and solar power facilities through architectural committee reviews to induce architectural plans that not only change building facades but also proactively respond to the post-COVID-19 and eco-friendly era.”