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2025 Busan City's 4th Architectural (Traffic) Landscape Joint Committee Review Results
| Agenda | Applicant | Location | Building Scale | Use | Review Result |
| Nampo-dong Harbor Town Residential Construction Project | CS Industry Co., Ltd. | Jung-gu Busan, Nampo-dong 6-ga 10 Area | 6 underground floors / 45 above-ground floors, 1 building, max height 166.55m | Residential (Apartment) | Conditional Approval |
| Songjeong-dong Residential Construction Project | GCD Co., Ltd. | Haeundae-gu Busan, Songjeong-dong 338-6 Area | 5 underground floors / 33 above-ground floors, 3 buildings, max height 98.25m | Residential (Apartment) | Conditional Approval |
This document presents the main results of the 4th review of the Busan Architectural Landscape Joint Committee held on September 15, 2025.
The previously discussed plan for the Nampo-dong Harbor Town residential construction passed review conditionally at the location of Jung-gu Nampo-dong 6-ga 10. Additionally, the Songjeong-dong residential construction project at 338-6 Songjeong-dong, Haeundae-gu also received conditional approval.
These decisions are expected to positively impact the improvement of residential environments in the Busan area, as well as enhance the landscape of future buildings. It is necessary to continuously monitor the progress of each project.
Nampo-dong Harbor Town Residential Construction Project - Jung-gu Nampo-dong 6-ga 10 Area
On September 15, 2025, the 4th Architectural (Traffic) Landscape Joint Committee approved the residential construction plan for 'Nampo-dong Harbor Town' located at Nampo-dong 6-ga 10, Jung-gu, Busan conditionally. This plan was also conditionally approved during the 3rd Architectural Committee meeting on March 25 of the same year.
CS Industry Co., Ltd. plans to build a residential structure with 6 underground floors and 45 above-ground floors on a land area of 4,376.80㎡. The total floor area of this building is set at 84,626.11㎡, with a building coverage ratio of 82.68% and a floor area ratio of 1,299.98%. It is also reported that the maximum height will reach 166.55m.
The committee deemed that some adjustments were necessary while preserving the design concept of the planning architect. Key requirements included maintaining the design of the rear media facade, ensuring privacy protection among upper floor units, and enhancing the safety of public spaces and access roads. The need for harmonious design of barrier-free vertical circulation, landscaping plans considering local characteristics, and improvements to nighttime landscape lighting were also emphasized.
In the transportation sector, efficient placement of vehicle traffic lines, bus stopping spaces, and drop zones were established as important conditions, along with adjustments to parking ramp centerlines and the installation of signage. In structural aspects, improvements to reinforcement methods for ensuring seismic performance and reviewing the sizes of expansion joints were included. Lastly, regarding facilities, the inclusion of renewable energy installations will be essential in the future licensing process.
These measures will form an important foundation for ensuring that the building harmonizes with the local community and creates a safe and pleasant environment.
This conditional approval decision indicates that the project plan is fundamentally viable while emphasizing the absolute necessity for public interest, safety, and landscape improvement. The developer must submit a concrete execution plan to meet the specified conditions to the licensing authority, after which the final approval is expected to be determined through the review of the architecture specialist committee.
Nampo-dong Harbor Town has been designated as a pilot project to vitalize special architectural zones and is likely to grow into an important landmark in the historical center of Busan. If the conditions mentioned in the review are faithfully reflected, this project is expected to progress successfully.
Client
: CS Industry Co., Ltd.
Site Status
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Site Location: Jung-gu Busan, Nampo-dong 6-ga 10 Area
Site Area: 4,376.80㎡
Zone Type: General Commercial Zone
Building Status
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Building Area: 3,618.61㎡
Building Coverage Ratio: 82.68%
Number of Floors: 6 underground / 45 above-ground
Main Use: Residential (Apartment)
Structure: Reinforced Concrete
Number of Buildings: 1
Max Height: 166.55m
Floor Area Ratio: 1,299.98%
Total Floor Area: 84,626.11㎡
Review Result: Conditional Approval
Songjeong-dong Residential Construction Project - Haeundae-gu Songjeong-dong 338-6 Area
On September 15, 2025, the 4th Architectural Landscape Joint Committee conditionally approved the residential construction plan for the area of 338-6 Songjeong-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan.
This plan was submitted by GCD Co., Ltd. and involves constructing three residential buildings with 5 underground floors and 33 above-ground floors on a site area of 4,520㎡. The total floor area of this project reaches 64,321.3375㎡, with a building coverage ratio of 59.97% and a floor area ratio of 999.67%. The planned maximum height is 98.25m, and the exact district boundaries are unconfirmed due to irregular plots in the surrounding area.
This plan is expected to positively impact regional development.
The committee emphasized the need to enhance the space utilization of facilities for the elderly and strengthen community functions during the review process. Additionally, measures for privacy protection and adjustments between underground facilities and upper levels were identified as necessary improvements to the architectural plan.
Specifically, it insisted on converting some units into balconies or terraces to create connections to outdoor spaces and establishing community areas centered on living rooms maximally utilizing natural light. These requirements will contribute to improving the overall quality of elderly facilities.
Aesthetically, the design of the base and side walls of the upper floors must harmonize, and the material characteristics of vertical lines need to be refined to enhance the exterior's completion. It was also stressed that consistent adjustments to the side wall designs of some buildings are required.
From a structural standpoint, it is necessary to apply a special shear wall system of reinforced concrete that conforms to seismic design standards D, as well as measures to prevent the deterioration of workability when reinforcing bars are implemented and to consider seismic performance enhancements on rebar details. Additionally, there is a demand for ensuring a large working space for boring machines when applying the C.I.P method in foundation soil services.
This conditional approval emphasizes the need to ensure public interest, safety, and landscape harmony while confirming the feasibility of the project. The developer must develop improvement plans that meet the specified conditions and submit them to the licensing authority, with structural enhancements also being reviewed during the architectural specialist committee review process.
Songjeong-dong is an area where tourism and residential spaces coexist, and ensuring harmony with the local landscape while securing safety and public interest in this residential construction plan will be a critical task moving forward. When these factors achieve balance, they will have a positive impact on both local residents and visitors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How was the Nampo-dong Harbor Town residential construction project decided by the Busan City Architectural Landscape Joint Committee?
The Nampo-dong Harbor Town residential project passed the review conditionally.
On September 15, 2025, during the 4th meeting of the Busan City Architectural Landscape Joint Committee, the residential construction plan for Nampo-dong 6-ga 10 was conditionally approved. It had also previously received conditional approval during the 3rd Architectural Committee meeting on March 25. The committee proposed conditions for privacy protection, safety, and improvement of landscape lighting while maintaining the design concept of the building, and specific supplementary measures were required across transportation, structural, and facility sectors. This decision reflects the acknowledgment of the project's feasibility while emphasizing public interest and landscape improvement.
Q. What are the main architectural plans and specifications for the Nampo-dong Harbor Town apartment?
Site area of 4,376.80㎡, 6 underground and 45 above-ground floors, maximum height of 166.55m.
The Nampo-dong Harbor Town is being promoted by CS Industry Co., Ltd. and plans to construct residential buildings covering a site area of 4,376.80㎡, with 6 underground floors and 45 above-ground floors. The total floor area is 84,626.11㎡ with a building coverage ratio of 82.68% and a floor area ratio of 1,299.98%. The maximum height will be 166.55m, constructed using reinforced concrete, consisting of one building. The design includes barrier-free vertical circulation, maintenance of media facade, consideration for landscaping and renewable energy installations to create a pleasant and safe living environment.
Q. What are the review results and main conditions of the Songjeong-dong residential construction project?
The Songjeong-dong residential construction project was also conditionally approved.
On September 15, 2025, during the 4th review of the Architectural Landscape Joint Committee, the residential construction plan for Songjeong-dong 338-6 area was conditionally approved. Submitted by GCD Co., Ltd., this project entails 4,520㎡ of land with 5 underground and 33 above-ground floors across three buildings, with a total floor area of 64,321.3375㎡ and building coverage ratio of 59.97%, floor area ratio of 999.67%, and a maximum height of 98.25m. The committee demanded improvements to enhance space utilization for facilities for the elderly, privacy protection measures, and enhanced seismic design in structures. These conditions need to be satisfied before licensing, and the project will undergo final review.
Q. What are the expected impacts of the residential construction projects in Nampo-dong and Songjeong-dong on the local community?
Both projects are expected to positively influence the local residential environment and landscape improvement.
The Nampo-dong Harbor Town and Songjeong-dong residential construction projects focus on improving the residential environment in Busan's historical center and Haeundae areas, enhancing building landscapes and safety that align with local characteristics. Nampo-dong is expected to serve as a landmark given its designation as a special architectural zone, whereas in Songjeong-dong, the coexistence of tourist and residential spaces will highlight the importance of public interest and landscape harmony. These projects are expected to create a pleasant and safe environment for residents and visitors by reflecting supplementary guidelines from the conditional reviews.