SPACE May 2026 (No. 702)
The Busan North Port Marina was planned as part of the first phase of the Busan North Port Redevelopment. After winning the design competition hosted by the Busan Port Authority (BPA) in 2018, Junglim Architecture focused on enhancing public accessibility for a facility type that is often restricted. The terrace-like massing, synchonising with the marina’s outdoor space, maximises the access to natural light and offers views of the mooring facilities and the Marine Culture District. The revetment where the sea meets the land was used to its full length to improve connectivity with the docks and increase the interface with amenities.
Busan Port in 1995. Image courtesy of The Academy of Korean Studies
Busan Port in 2000s. Image courtesy of The Academy of Korean Studies
Busan Port in 2016. Image courtesy of National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
Accommodation is located on the upper floors for views of Busan’s cityscape and sea, while public facilities like a skin-diving pool and a survival swimming centre for children encourage daily use by citizens. The flexible form, which embraces the sea breeze, adapts to the terrain and tides, naturally linking the city and the ocean. Through sustainable design, including seawater heat exchange and low-energy systems, the project ensures both environmental stewardship and public utility, serving as a community shelter during climate-related disasters.
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Junglim Architecture (Jeong Yongkyo, Lee Myungjin), ING Architecture (Jo Hyunseok)
Junglim Architecture – Jeon Sangwoo, Park Jaewan, Chun Jihye, Kim Hyunsam, Oh Jeongtaek, Kim Jaehyun, Gu Taeyeon, Park Youngbin, Jeong Joohyeon, Kim Giryong, Oh Gayoung, Kim Bubin
54, Chungjang-daero, Jung-gu, Busan, Korea
harbour facilities (Marina)
26,446.27m²
12,143.29m²
23,676.17m²
7F
268
30.5m
41.31%
RC, steel frame
aluminum composite panel, exterior insulation lig
granite stone, eco-water paint on plaster board,
Neo-Cross Structure Engineering Co., Ltd.
Joongang EMC Co., Ltd.
Wooil Engineering Co., Ltd.
Sammi Construction Co., Ltd.
Nov. 2018 – July 2020
July 2020 – Mar. 2023
Busan Port Authority (BPA)
GROUP HAN ASSOCIATE