Close
![Popup Image]()
Kyobo Life Insurance has a rich architectural heritage, having produced outstanding buildings ranging from its headquarters to the Sanggye-dong office building and the Gangnam Kyobo building.
In Phase 1, three design alternatives were evaluated: an economical option, a reinterpretation of Kyobo’s architectural style, and a new facade design. Ultimately, the project proceeded with the alternatives that reinterpreted Kyobo’s architectural style. Two projects that reinterpreted the vocabulary of Kyobo architecture—including a horizontally stable image, a straightforward facade with clear front-to-back and left-to-right alignment, functional windows and sectional composition, and, above all, the use of warm ceramic materials and spaces that embrace nature—were initiated in Phase 1.
Phases 2 and 3 are linked by another common thread. The scope of the remodeling project, which could permeate the entire complex, was a key consideration in Phase 1. In terms of the content of the remodeling, the first priority was to analyze the environmental characteristics of each office building’s site and enhance their value.
We reorganized the landscaping and parking areas, and where possible, boldly incorporated underground sunken spaces to maximize usable outdoor areas, thereby strengthening public accessibility and the brand image. We prioritized customer-centric functions in the previously irregularly used vertical zones and lower floors, and by expanding the lobbies and connecting them to the underground sunken spaces, we enhanced accessibility and public engagement, embodying Kyobo’s customer-first philosophy.
The standard floor serves as office space. We maximized its utility by reducing unnecessary common areas in the dual-core system and concentrating key services in a single core. Given the nature of the work, we placed the crucial training rooms on the top floor and expanded the entrance hall to naturally guide users toward the rooftop. We also sought to improve the working environment for users through active rooftop landscaping.
-
Status
Completed
-
Awards
- 2017 Korea Green Building Award_Merit Award (Busan Headquarters)
- 2017 Green Remodeling Excellence Award_Bronze Award (Daegu Headquarters)
- 2015 Korean Remodeling Architecture Award_Special Prize (Daegu, Busan, Ulsan)
-
Client
Kyobo Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
-
Program
Office
-
Design Year
2013
-
Completion Year
2015
-
Location
Daegu, Ulsan, Busan
-
Site area
(Daegu) 2,519.40m² / (Ulsan) 2,232.00m² / (Busan) 2,878.90m2
-
Gross Floor Area
(Daegu) 7,308.48m² / (Ulsan) 5,528.67m² / (Busan) 12,722.85m2
-
Building Area
(Daegu) 756.00m² / (Ulsan) 655.73m² / (Busan) 845.40m2
-
Number of Levels
(Daegu) B1, 8F / (Ulsan) B1, 10F / (Busan) B3, 7F
Kyobo Life Insurance has a rich architectural heritage, having produced outstanding buildings ranging from its headquarters to the Sanggye-dong office building and the Gangnam Kyobo building.
In Phase 1, three design alternatives were evaluated: an economical option, a reinterpretation of Kyobo’s architectural style, and a new facade design. Ultimately, the project proceeded with the alternatives that reinterpreted Kyobo’s architectural style. Two projects that reinterpreted the vocabulary of Kyobo architecture—including a horizontally stable image, a straightforward facade with clear front-to-back and left-to-right alignment, functional windows and sectional composition, and, above all, the use of warm ceramic materials and spaces that embrace nature—were initiated in Phase 1.
Phases 2 and 3 are linked by another common thread. The scope of the remodeling project, which could permeate the entire complex, was a key consideration in Phase 1. In terms of the content of the remodeling, the first priority was to analyze the environmental characteristics of each office building’s site and enhance their value.
We reorganized the landscaping and parking areas, and where possible, boldly incorporated underground sunken spaces to maximize usable outdoor areas, thereby strengthening public accessibility and the brand image. We prioritized customer-centric functions in the previously irregularly used vertical zones and lower floors, and by expanding the lobbies and connecting them to the underground sunken spaces, we enhanced accessibility and public engagement, embodying Kyobo’s customer-first philosophy.
The standard floor serves as office space. We maximized its utility by reducing unnecessary common areas in the dual-core system and concentrating key services in a single core. Given the nature of the work, we placed the crucial training rooms on the top floor and expanded the entrance hall to naturally guide users toward the rooftop. We also sought to improve the working environment for users through active rooftop landscaping.