A 2,425-household mega complex with a view of Bukhansan Mountain will be supplied to Bulgwang District 5 in Eunpyeong District, Seoul, in 2030.
The Seoul city government said on the 5th that it held the 12th integrated review committee meeting for maintenance projects on the 4th and conditionally approved an agenda to change the architecture, landscape, education, traffic, and park sectors for the "Bulgwang District 5 dwellings redevelopment maintenance project" in the area around 238 Bulgwang-dong.
The site is a poor low-rise residential area located in a low-lying zone prone to frequent flooding, where parts of nearby Bulgwang-ro become severely inundated during heavy downpours. There are many aging retaining walls and stone embankments on the slope, raising safety concerns.
In this integrated review, the city changed the plan from a maximum height of 24 stories, a floor area ratio of 235%, and 2,387 households to a maximum of 35 stories, a floor area ratio of 249%, and 2,425 households. That is an increase of 38 households. However, the number of buildings was reduced from 32 to 23.
In addition, the city planned an open public pedestrian passage that cuts across the complex to connect the downtown and the park. Piloti structures will be installed throughout the apartment buildings to secure residents' pedestrian rights and a sense of visual openness, creating a skyline that blends with the surrounding area. The city also directed that the planting plans for Bulgwang Neighborhood Park and the new children's park be coordinated. Residents are currently relocating, and completion and move-ins are expected to be possible in 2030.
In Susaek District 8 in Eunpyeong District, a project to supply 620 households of multifamily dwellings will break ground next year. At the meeting the previous day, an integrated review passed for the architecture, landscape, traffic, education, and park sectors for the "Susaek–Jeungsan redevelopment promotion district Susaek District 8 residential redevelopment maintenance project."
Eight multifamily residential buildings from three basement levels to 29 stories above ground with 620 households (including 90 rental households), neighborhood living facilities, and ancillary welfare facilities will be created. Banhong Mountain and Bongsan are located to the north of the site, and an eco-friendly, mixed-use, urban residential complex is expected to take shape. Considering the sloped terrain, neighborhood living facilities and shared community facilities for residents connected by decks were arranged on the south side.