2025 Busan's Second Architecture Committee Review Results
| Agenda Name | Applicant | Location | Building Scale | Purpose | Review Result |
| Centum Global Quantum Complex Project | Mixed Development at 1502 U-dong, Haeundae | 1502 U-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan | 6 stories underground - 60 stories above ground, maximum height 310.3m | Business facilities (offices, 207 officetels), retail facilities, sports facilities, community living facilities | Conditional Approval |
The main results of the architecture committee review conducted by the Busan Metropolitan City on February 18, 2025, have been summarized.
During this review, the mixed-development project at 1502 U-dong, Haeundae, known as the Centum Global Quantum Complex project, was conditionally approved. Consequently, some design and structural improvements are required.
Major supplementary issues include increasing the openness of the building, improving parking flow, ensuring structural safety, and reviewing renewable energy utilization methods. It is expected that through these improvements, the project will develop into a safer and more efficient building.
The mixed-development project at 1502 U-dong is anticipated to make a significant contribution to the development of Busan.
1. Mixed Development at 1502 U-dong - Centum Global Quantum Complex Project
The Global Quantum Complex project, underway at the former Sega Sammy site in Centum City, Busan, has officially begun. With the conditional approval of this project on February 18, 2025, during the second review by the Busan Metropolitan City Architecture Committee, development has become more visible.
This review confirmed plans that include business facilities, retail facilities, sports facilities, and community living facilities. However, concerns are growing that the proportion of officetels may become excessively high due to this decision. Future developments are being closely monitored.
American real estate developer Heinz has actively pursued the project after paying 50% of the purchase price last December and announcing a plan to pay the remaining balance this January. However, it has been confirmed that the establishment of the quantum computing hub, a key element of this project, has been scaled down from the original plan, leading to growing controversy. This situation is likely to significantly affect the developer's future plans.
The Global Quantum Complex has passed the architectural review with a revised scale from the initially planned 74 stories to 6 stories underground and 60 stories above ground. The height remains similar to the original plan at 310m, but changes in the perspective and arrangement plans are expected.
In particular, the proportion of officetels is anticipated to increase, which implies a potential shift of the business complex into a residential complex. Criticism has been raised that the private developer is moving away from the original purpose of the project by requesting an expansion of the officetel area. It will be essential to closely observe how these changes will impact the future real estate market.
This architectural review presented major requirements such as improving parking flow and utilization of external spaces, ensuring structural safety, and enhancing renewable energy usage strategies. In particular, it was noted that the pedestrian and vehicle flows differentiated by building use are complexly intertwined, indicating a need for overall improvements.
Meanwhile, the Global Quantum Complex, which is being spotlighted as the last prime land in Centum City, is expected to become a global quantum computing hub. However, there is significant interest in whether it can maintain its original plan or devolve into a privately beneficial project centered around officetels. The Busan city government and the city council are committed to closely monitoring the progression of this project.
Building Owner
Mixed Development at 1502 U-dong, Haeundae
Land Status
Location
: Areas around 1502 U-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Land Area
: 9,911.20㎡
Zoning
: Central Commercial District, General Industrial District (Busan Centum City Regional Industrial Complex)
Building Status
Building Area
: 5,229.33㎡
Building Coverage Ratio
: 52.76%
Number of Stories
: 6 stories underground, 60 stories above ground
Main Usage
: Business facilities (offices, 207 officetels), retail facilities, sports facilities, type 1 and 2 community living facilities
Structure
: S, SRC, RC
Number of Buildings
: 1
Maximum Height
: 310.3m
Floor Area Ratio
: 1,078.86%
Total Floor Area
: 182,372.75㎡
Review Result
Conditional Approval
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