- Based on office facilities, adding various retail, cultural spaces, and accommodation
- Prime office complex integrating office, commercial, and accommodation facilities
Recently, the real estate development trend in downtown Seoul is changing. In the past, development mainly focused on residential facilities, but as people's perspectives on workspaces have evolved, mixed-use developments centered on office facilities have been gradually increasing.
A representative example is the mixed-use development project on the site of the 'Millennium Seoul Hilton' hotel near Namsan, Seoul, acquired by Aegis Asset Management at the end of 2021 for about 1.1 trillion KRW. This site is scheduled to be developed into a landmark-grade office and hotel complex (with a total floor area of approximately 260,000㎡) by 2027. Additionally, on the former Gangnam Le Meridien Hotel site, a consortium including Hyundai Construction, Meritz Financial Group, and Marston Investment Management plans to build a 31-story building consisting of offices, hotels, and commercial facilities.
Furthermore, the New International Hotel was purchased by GRE Partners Asset Management, and the Tmark Hotel Myeongdong was acquired by Aegis Asset Management; both are currently being developed into office and commercial facilities and are expected to be introduced to the market this year.
Such mixed-use development projects in downtown Seoul are expected to continue attracting significant market attention. Since mixed-use developments integrate office, cultural, commercial, and residential facilities, they require large-scale sites and landmark-level spatial designs, which inevitably limits supply. Meanwhile, the number of people seeking a rich and convenient lifestyle within their workspaces continues to grow. Amid this market trend, a large-scale prime office complex located right in front of Gupabal Station on Subway Line 3 in northwest Seoul is drawing attention as it goes on sale.
The protagonist is ‘FLIKE Eunpyeong,’ a large-scale prime office complex located directly in front of Gupabal Station on Line 3 in northwest Seoul. This mixed-use facility will be constructed with four basement levels and 20 above-ground floors, covering a total floor area of about 75,000㎡. It will consist of 637 office units, including 447 premium offices and 190 section offices, 119 commercial units, and 288 lodging units.
Notably, the community spaces, which are generally located underground, have been moved up to the third floor above ground to allow light and air to flow through. Additionally, 23 diverse facilities have been developed into high-quality community spaces. In most prime offices within major business districts, community facilities are either placed underground or limited to simple meeting rooms and cafes. The total area of the office and lodging community spaces in FLIKE Eunpyeong reaches approximately 1,900㎡. The office community spaces available to tenant companies include fitness centers, outdoor jogging tracks, G.X rooms, maker spaces, media studios, office lounges, and VIP meeting rooms, allowing for various uses such as work and relaxation.
The specialized design of the office facilities is also expected to enhance tenant satisfaction. All units feature balconies to increase usable space, and a 4.2-meter floor height design enhances openness. Some units offer views of Bukhansan or Seooreung, securing scenic views that connect occupants with nature even within the office facilities. Premium offices are equipped with Samsung Bespoke home appliances such as refrigerators and Air Dressers, and convenience is further considered by providing high-end pantry spaces and versatile attic spaces.
The surrounding environment is also expected to enhance the value of FLIKE Eunpyeong. Within walking distance are abundant lifestyle and cultural infrastructures such as Lotte Mall Eunpyeong Branch and Catholic University Eunpyeong St. Mary’s Hospital. Nearby natural sites include Bukhansan, Imalsan, Gupabalcheon Stream, Changneungcheon Stream, and Jingwan Neighborhood Park, offering a healing office life. Gupabal Station on Subway Line 3 is located right in front, and GTX-A Yeonsinnae Station is just one stop away, allowing travel to Samseong Station in only three stops after the line opens, which is also considered an advantage.
Detailed information about ‘FLIKE Eunpyeong’ can be found on the official website, and the promotional center located near Wangsimni Station in Seoul is available for visits by prior reservation.
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