Busan International Finance Center (BIFC) (Korean: 부산국제금융센터) is a 289 m (948 ft) 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.[1] It was designed by HAUD and constructed by Hyundai Engineering & Construction.[2] 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.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Dong-min, Park; Gye-man, Kang. "부산 '63층 랜드마크' 국제금융센터 준공". Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Maekyung Media Group. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
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- ^ "South Korea Buildings". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved September 22, 2020.