SPACE
May 2026 (No. 702)
The typical floor before
(left) and after (right) renovation
Completed in 1970, the Samilro Building (currently Samil Building) holds immense historical significance as a symbol of Korea’s modernisation and as architect Kim Chung-up’s first office project. As the nation’s first high-rise, it had aged significantly over 50 years and urgently required upgrades to serve as a modern office space. The design team pursued a renovation focused on preserving the building’s heritage while complying with current regulations. The goal was to maintain Kim’s original vision while reinforcing the internal structure and upgrading the curtain wall façade.
the restored façade
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Architect
Junglim Architecture (Jeong Yongkyo, Lee Myungjin
Design team
Junglim Architecture – Kim Haejin, Park Jae
Location
85, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea
Programme
office, neighbourhood facility
Site area
1,877.4m²
Building area
1,090.58m²
Gross floor area
35,010.61m²
Building scope
B2, 31F
Parking
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