South Korea's Incheon Songdo IBD Eco City
2010-01-18 from: author:
A 100 million square foot new city on 1,500 acres.
Commercial 40 million SF ：Residential 35 million SF
Retail 10 million SF ：Hospitality 5 million SF
Public Space ：10 million SF
Master Plan Architect ：KPF
Songdo IBD is being developed on 1,500 acres of reclaimed land in South Korea along Incheon's waterfront, 40 miles from Seoul and just 7 miles from Incheon International Airport. Developed by Gale International and Korea's POSCO E&C, this master-planned metropolis is a model of sustainable, city-scale development and innovation. The first phase of the new international city is scheduled to open in August 2009.
Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, an international architectural practice recognized for design excellence and innovation in their buildings throughout the world, the 100 million square foot master plan includes commercial office space, residences, retail shops, hotels as well as civic and cultural facilities.
