The Apgujeong 4 district in Gangnam, Seoul, will transform into a large-scale complex of 1,664 dwellings reaching a height of 250 meters after 44 years. It is expected to serve as a model for expanding housing supply that leads the riverside residential culture by incorporating a riverside view deck park and open community facilities.
The Seoul city government announced on the 4th that at the '6th Urban Planning Committee's Rapid Integrated Planning Maintenance Project Authorization Subcommittee' held on the 3rd, it modified and approved the maintenance area and plan decisions for Apgujeong 4, the basic development plan for Apgujeong Apartment Complex, and the urban management plan decisions as well as the landscape review proposal.
The Apgujeong 4 district is the site for rebuilding aging apartments that have been in use for 44 years. The city plans to supply a residential complex with a maximum height of 250 meters, consisting of nine buildings, 1,664 dwellings (including 193 public housing units), and a floor area ratio of 300% or less.
Around Apgujeong-dong, approximately 10,000 homes in areas such as Misong, Hyundai, and Hanyang are being redeveloped across six districts. Following the review approval of district 2 in November last year, district 4 has now also been reviewed.
Although the narrow riverside embankment does not allow for the installation of a three-dimensional pedestrian bridge connecting to the Han River, a three-dimensional view deck park that offers a view of the river from the north side of the district is planned to connect from district 4 to district 5, allowing easy access for everyone to enjoy the riverside view.
Additionally, by utilizing the greenery and parks along Olympic Boulevard, a circulation pedestrian route around the outside of the complex will be established, and a cultural park will be created at the southern intersection of Eonju-ro to ensure safety and comfort on the way to the connected school in district 5. This space will also serve as a resting area for nearby residents.
To form a metropolitan traffic axis, mid-rise buildings will be planned between districts 4 and 5 visible from Seongsu Bridge, while a symbolic tower-type building will be introduced as a landmark at the urban entry point by Seongsu Bridge.
The city of Seoul plans to faithfully implement the concept of an open complex that it emphasizes. No fences will be installed in the three-dimensional view deck park and cultural park so everyone can use them, and the greenery connecting to Eonju-ro on the west side will be developed into a gentle walking path leading to the view deck. Additionally, a staircase and elevator will be installed on the north side of the Han River access path between districts 4 and 5 to enhance accessibility to the deck park.
The road leading to the Han River has maximized the project viability and underground parking utilization through some three-dimensional designs, while the roadside has been designated as a specialized activation area for various neighborhood living facilities, including kids' cafes, libraries, and book cafes. These will be operated in an open manner so that everyone can use them.
The city of Seoul plans to finalize the building plans after the announcement of the maintenance plan reflecting the results of this review and conducting a unified deliberation.
Choi Jin-seok, head of the housing department at the Seoul city government, said, 'We will continue to expand housing supply through the redevelopment of Apgujeong Apartments, including the Apgujeong 4 district developed into a large-scale complex of 1,664 dwellings, and strive to become a model that leads the riverside residential culture.'