POSCO Construction to Launch 'The Sharp Arte' in Juan-dong, Incheon Next Month

Perspective view of 'The Sharp Arte' being built in Juan-dong, Michuhol-gu, Incheon [Photo by POSCO E&C]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Tae-min] POSCO E&C announced on the 11th that it plans to sell units of ‘The Sharp Arte’ in Incheon next month.

‘The Sharp Arte’ is set to be developed as a large complex with a total of 1,146 households across 10 buildings, ranging from 2 basement floors to a maximum of 29 floors above ground, located at 1545-2 Juan-dong, Michuhol-gu, Incheon. Among these, 770 units with exclusive areas of 39 to 84㎡ will be available for general sale. By size, the units consist of ▲60 units of 39㎡ ▲465 units of 59㎡ ▲157 units of 74㎡ ▲88 units of 84㎡, mainly popular small to medium-sized types.

‘The Sharp Arte’ boasts excellent transportation networks. Seokbawi Market Station on Incheon Subway Line 2 is located within 100 meters of the complex. Access to the 1st and 2nd Gyeongin Expressways is convenient via Inju-daero, Munhak IC, and Dohwa IC.

In particular, it is considered a beneficiary complex as the GTX (Great Train Express) Line B is planned. Incheon City Hall Station, a transfer station between Incheon Subway Lines 1 and 2, is adjacent, enabling travel to downtown Seoul within 30 minutes once GTX-B line opens.

The residential environment is also excellent. Six parks, including Seokbawi Park and Incheon Central Park, are located around the complex. Additionally, Guwolseo Elementary School, Seokam Elementary School, Dongincheon Middle School, and Incheon High School are within walking distance, and Juan Library is right next to the complex, providing an outstanding educational environment.

Access to major local convenience facilities is also convenient. Numerous public administrative institutions such as the Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education, Incheon City Hall, Incheon District Court, and Incheon Culture & Arts Center are within a 10-minute drive. Moreover, lifestyle infrastructure facilities like Homeplus Guwol Branch, Lotte Department Store Incheon Branch, and Incheon General Bus Terminal are easily accessible.

Distinctive design features stand out as well. For residents’ convenience, metered outlets for electric vehicle charging will be additionally installed on parking lot pillars. The smart home service AiQ TECH allows remote control of lighting, heating, gas shutoff, and ventilation. UV-C LED sterilizing lights are installed inside elevators to eliminate fine viruses and bacteria.

The complex is diversely composed of a sports zone with fitness and indoor golf practice facilities, an edu zone with study rooms and a book caf?, and a public zone including a daycare center and guest house. Efficient energy facilities such as parking lot welcome lighting and standby power cut-off systems are planned, and a ‘3-layer security system’ protecting from complex entrance to parking lot and unit entrance is applied.

A sales official stated, “As a large complex of The Sharp brand introduced in the well-equipped original downtown of Incheon, we plan to showcase differentiated designs unique to The Sharp and community facilities that enhance resident satisfaction.” He added, “Urban renewal projects are actively progressing in Incheon’s original downtown, and it is expected to be reborn as a city comparable to new towns in the future.”