The Jamsil Jugong 5 Complex in Songpa District, Seoul, will be developed as a landmark complex with a total of 6,387 units, including 785 public rental units.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 19th that it held the 5th integrated review committee meeting for maintenance projects, conditionally approving the architectural, landscape, traffic, education, and park aspects of the Jamsil 5 Complex reconstruction project.
This project received a decision for re-examination (pending) at the 3rd integrated review committee meeting held on April 24. However, after the association submitted a remedial plan addressing the review results, the proposal was re-submitted to this integrated review committee.
The Jamsil 5 Complex will be reconstructed into a multi-family dwelling with a total of 6,387 units, consisting of 4 underground floors and 65 above-ground floors. Two landmark buildings will be constructed, integrating 33 residential buildings with sales, business, and cultural facilities.
There will be a total of 785 units of public rental housing. Of these, 393 units will be 'Miril household' for newlyweds, and 392 units will be long-term rental housing for vulnerable populations.
In the center of the complex, a large green space connection will be created, linking Jamsil Station, the central square, and the Han River waterfront. This pedestrian-centered public walkway will be maximized for local connectivity and the public nature of the space, ensuring open access for everyone.
Community facilities for local residents, such as an indoor children's playground, a community care center, a small library, and a smart café, will also be established.
Additionally, the area around Jamsil Station will be reconfigured into a three-dimensional urban space that integrates sales, business, and cultural functions. It is expected that this will enhance the local commercial area and strengthen its status as a regional center, in connection with nearby complex commercial facilities such as Lotte Tower.
The complex is expected to form a vibrant and harmonious urban landscape, moving away from the existing monotonous skyline by securing variety in height and openness.
The park will be developed into a high-quality civic space equipped with resting areas and exercise facilities arranged along walking paths.
The walking environment will also be greatly improved. Sidewalks around Jamsil Station will be expanded, and the subway entrances will be transferred. A front public space of 6m within the site will be secured to create ample walking space between the buildings and the road. To this end, the integrated review committee decided to change the location of the public walkway to the Songpa-daero area to enhance accessibility to the Han River.
Choi Jin-seok, head of the housing department at the Seoul Metropolitan Government, said, "The integrated review of the Jamsil 5 Complex reconstruction project has made it possible to develop an efficient architectural plan suitable for the local conditions, and it will serve as a representative example contributing to the improvement of the living environment of aging apartment complexes and ensuring public interest, thus enhancing the quality of life for citizens."