Busan International Finance Center Explained

Busan International Finance Center
Native Name:부산국제금융센터
Native Name Lang:ko
Status:Complete
Building Type:Office
Architectural Style:Futurism

Modern
Location Town:Busan
Location Country:South Korea
Coordinates:35.1474°N 129.0656°W
Start Date:2011
Completion Date:2014
Height:289m (948feet)
Material:Concrete;
Glass
Floor Count:63
Architecture Firm:HAUD
Developer:Busan Metropolitan City Corporation
Structural Engineer:IL Structural Eng. Co. (design);
Thornton Tomasetti (peer review)
Main Contractor:Hyundai Engineering & Construction
References:[1] [2] [3] [4]

Busan International Finance Center (BIFC) (Korean: 부산국제금융센터) is a 289m (948feet) skyscraper in Busan, South Korea.

Overview

The building's construction started in 2011 and finished in 2014. It has 63 floors. The building was developed by Busan Metropolitan City Corporation.[5] It was designed by HAUD and constructed by Hyundai Engineering & Construction. Upon its completion, it became the third tallest building in Busan[6] and the fourth tallest in South Korea.[7]

The building was designed to withstand a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. Besides that, it was also projected as the catalyst for the city's economic growth.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Busan International Finance Center Landmark Tower. The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. 2013-03-28.
  2. Web site: Busan International Finance Center Landmark Tower. https://web.archive.org/web/20150702020550/http://www.emporis.com/buildings/1191509/busan-international-finance-center-landmark-tower-busan-south-korea. dead. July 2, 2015. Emporis. 2020-09-22.
  3. Web site: Busan International Finance Center - The Landmark Tower. skyscraperpage.com. SkyscraperPage. 2020-09-22.
  4. Web site: Busan IFC Landmark Tower in Busan. phorio.com. Phorio. 2020-09-22.
  5. News: 부산 '63층 랜드마크' 국제금융센터 준공. Maeil Business Newspaper. Maekyung Media Group. Park. Dong-min. Kang. Gye-man. 2020-09-22. ko.
  6. Web site: Busan. The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. 2020-09-22.
  7. Web site: South Korea Buildings. The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. 2020-09-22.