Ken Sungjin Min

As urbanization speeds up globally, the Megaregion concept is gaining traction. Megaregions connect two or more megacities within a Metropolis, forming an urban cluster with over 10 million people. This idea holds economic and urban planning significance. Busan, South Korea, is poised to be a central hub linking Pacific Rim nations―Korea, China, Japan, Australia, Russia, and the US―within 50 years. The Gyeongnam region of Busan, Ulsan, Geoje, and Namhae aims to create a Megaregion in the southern Korean Peninsula, leveraging existing infrastructure. These developments could reshape work environments, introducing the “Workcation” concept.

SKM Architects present the visionary “T-CITY,” a work-recreation complex within Busan’s Osiria Tourist Complex. Located at the core of tourism and recreation facilities, “T-CITY” capitalizes on its geographical advantage, offering sea and green space access. Through an eco-friendly, forward-looking design, “T-CITY” embodies the Workcation concept, positioning Busan as a global Megaregion in technology, culture, leisure, and industry.

Ken Min Sungjin received his bachelor’s degree in architecture at USC, and his master’s degree in urban design at Harvard GSD. He founded his firm SKM Architects in 1995. He completed various large-scale projects in Korea and overseas, and is one of the most active architects. With a positive mindset and a forward-driving force, he approaches architectural projects with the belief that he can elevate the ordinary to the extraordinary. His comprehensive architectural perspective and values stem from extensive travel and diverse cultural experiences. He tries to ask questions about familiarity, and constantly seeks new possibilities in the belief that architecture can expand the frame of one’s thought and bring positive changes in one’s behavior.