High-end Brand 'Acro Vestinu' Throws Hat in the Ring in Gyeonggi-do

- According to KB Financial Group Management Research Institute's '2023 Korea Wealth Report,' 22.1% of Korean wealthy individuals reside in Gyeonggi-do
- Demand for luxury housing increases but supply is severely insufficient

No matter how much times change, there is hardly any topic that captures attention like real estate. Especially, stories about where the wealthy live remain an indispensable subject and point of interest.

Information related to this can be found in the ‘2023 Korea Wealth Report’ released by KB Financial Management Research Institute last December. According to the report, 70.6% of Korea’s wealthy reside in the Seoul metropolitan area.

In fact, 45.4% (207,300 people) of Korea’s wealthy live in Seoul as expected, followed by Gyeonggi Province at 22.1% (100,700 people), ▲Busan 6.3% (28,500 people), ▲Daegu 4.2% (19,400 people), and ▲Incheon 3.1% (14,200 people).

Notably, Seoul and Gyeonggi were identified as the regions with the largest increase in wealthy residents compared to 2022. The number of wealthy people in Seoul increased by 16,000 and in Gyeonggi by 6,700 compared to 2022, confirming the concentration of wealth in these areas.

In this regard, a real estate expert said, “As large corporations centered on semiconductors and IT settle in the Gyeonggi area, the number of wealthy residents living in Gyeonggi Province is increasing every year. High-income professionals place greater value on proximity to work, so they reside in luxury apartments in Gyeonggi Province where commuting is convenient.”

While the number of wealthy residents in Gyeonggi is increasing, it is true that there is a shortage of luxury apartments that can accommodate them. This is because most of the highly preferred first-generation new towns consist of aging apartments over 15 years old. Also, in large-scale housing development districts including second-generation new towns, uniform housing supply centered on mid-sized construction companies makes it difficult to reflect the lifestyle of high-income asset owners.

Given this situation, high-end brands from major construction companies are also preparing to enter Gyeonggi Province one after another. This is based on the judgment that they can absorb the growing demand from wealthy residents living in Gyeonggi Province every year.

The most representative example is ‘Acro Vestineu,’ which applies the first ‘Acro’ brand in the Gyeonggi area. This complex, supplied through the redevelopment project of Anyang Hogye Oncheon, consists of 10 buildings from basement level 3 to ground level 37, with a total of 1,011 households. Among them, 391 units with exclusive areas of 39 to 84㎡ will be offered for general sale.

DL E&C’s high-end brand ‘Acro’ was ranked first as the most desirable apartment brand to live in according to the ‘2024 High-End Apartment Brand Preference Survey’ conducted by the real estate platform Dabang. In particular, it has held the top spot for four consecutive times since the survey began, indicating strong enthusiasm from asset owners residing in Gyeonggi Province.

DL E&C plans to showcase the best residential experience never before experienced in the region at ‘Acro Vestineu,’ based on its brand philosophy that focuses on the essence of modern minimalism aesthetics and timeless residential value.

‘Acro Vestineu’ will introduce high-end landscaping design and community facilities completed under strict standards. First, a garden square linked with water features and a garden collection caf? will be installed in the center of the complex. The spacious and open central park with tiered water features will provide deep relaxation reminiscent of a private resort and is expected to showcase the essence of Acro landscaping.

The Lombard Street Garden, a green space above the underground parking ramp, will be a private landmark landscaping area exclusive to Acro residents. By designing the upper structure of the ramp leading to the parking lot as a resting garden concept, the green space within the complex is maximized. Especially, it will be created as a special space curating art in nature by planting various flowers and trees on the three-dimensional terrain design.

Community facilities comparable to luxury hotels such as a sky lounge, indoor swimming pool, and private cinema will also be established. Notably, a 25-meter indoor swimming pool with four lanes will be introduced for the first time in the region, enabling a resort lifestyle where everyday life feels like a vacation.

The main community facilities located on the basement floor will be dedicated to wellness programs. These include a screen golf lounge with GDR applied to all tees, a fitness center equipped with Technogym exercise machines from the Italian luxury fitness brand, and a sauna with hot and cold baths, dry sauna, and private shower booths, all designed to add vitality to daily life.

The sky community, consisting of a sky guest house (35th floor) and a duplex sky lounge (36th?37th floors), will be located in the main building of the ‘Acro Vestineu’ complex. Residents can directly access the 37th floor via a dedicated elevator for the sky community, where they can enjoy unobstructed views and the city’s nightscape.

The interior floor plan maximizes luxury with a sense of spaciousness and specialized finishing materials not seen in existing small- to medium-sized apartments. First, a wide coffered ceiling extended from the living room to the kitchen maximizes the depth and spatial feeling of the home. Additionally, a dimming system is applied to the living room lighting with direct and indirect lights, allowing residents to adjust the brightness according to their preferences. The art wall, previously applied only in the living room, is extended to the kitchen with wide ceramic panel art walls, creating a more luxurious and spacious living area.

Especially, the insulation design without breaks even at the corners and the application of energy-efficient double-glazed windows help maintain a warmer indoor environment. Furthermore, features such as a master switch for turning off all lights, 100% LED lighting, and standby power cut-off systems enable convenient and smart energy savings.

‘Acro Vestineu,’ supplied through post-sale, will open its housing exhibition center in October and begin the full sales schedule.

The housing exhibition center is located in the Bisa-dong area of Dongan-gu, Anyang City (near Hakun Park), and detailed information related to sales can be found on the official website.