Longevity Lifestyle Draws Attention by Connecting Living, Dining, Fitness, and Community

"Park Roche Seoulone" Gallery Opens, Showcasing Innovative Residential Spaces for Designing a Healthy Daily Life

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Recently, "longevity" has emerged as a key keyword in the global lifestyle market. It now represents not just living longer, but how long one can maintain a healthy and vibrant life, which is becoming a new standard of value. Rather than being a concept for a specific generation, longevity is rising as a lifestyle trend that attracts attention from all age groups.


According to a recent report by global consulting firm McKinsey, wellness is no longer an "occasional activity" for younger generations, but is now established as a "personalized daily practice." This means that maintaining a healthy state for as long as possible, rather than treating illness after health is lost, is emerging as the new standard for consumers.


Perceptions of health management are also rapidly changing. In the past, it was common to manage health at specific times, such as through medical checkups or hospital visits, but recently, there has been increasing demand to consistently manage daily habits such as diet, exercise, sleep, and stress. Actions for health are no longer special events, but are becoming part of everyday lifestyle habits.


■ "Home" Evolving Into a Lifestyle Platform for Health Management

The current core of the wellness industry is shifting from treatment to prevention, and from checkups to ongoing management. The focus is evolving towards designing daily life itself to enable the maintenance of a healthy condition, rather than merely recovering after health is lost.


Amid this trend, the role of housing is also evolving beyond a simple living space to a new competitive advantage, where healthy meals, exercise, cultural activities, and community engagement are naturally connected in daily life.


In fact, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) cited "wellness real estate" as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the wellness economy. GWI predicts that wellness real estate will evolve beyond simply providing luxury amenities, transforming into an "integrated system" that supports people’s healthy lifestyle habits, social interactions, and community activities.


Overseas, residential models that position wellness as a core value are already gaining popularity among high-net-worth individuals. For instance, "The Well Bay Harbor Residences" in Miami, USA, is drawing attention for its health-centered spaces and services, while Chiva-Som in Thailand is leading the global wellness market with long-term residency wellness programs.


An industry official stated, "The core of longevity today is not just medical services but creating an environment where a healthy life can be sustained," and added, "Housing will also evolve into a platform that connects health, meals, exercise, and community."


■ The Longevity Lifestyle Proposed by Seoulone: "Park Roche Seoulone"

In Korea as well, residential models reflecting this trend have emerged. "Park Roche Seoulone," a high-end residential model introduced as part of the Gwangwoon University Station Area Complex Development Project "Seoulone," is a prime example.


"Park Roche Seoulone," which opened its gallery on the 19th, is designed not merely to provide medical services, but to allow residents to naturally enjoy meals, exercise, cultural activities, and community engagement as part of daily life. By offering an environment where wellness routines can be sustained, it aligns with the latest longevity trends.


In particular, the model combines a variety of services so that health can be managed naturally in daily life, rather than only at the hospital. The complex will offer concierge services based on five-star hotel operation experience, such as Park Hyatt Seoul and Andaz Gangnam, as well as gourmet hotel-style meal services from Gourmet Galleria. In addition, agreements with Asan Medical Center and Nowon Eulji University Hospital will establish a system for linked medical consultations and healthcare support.


Within the complex, premium spaces for daily health management will be available, including a wellness yoga zone, fitness center, screen golf, sports lounge for billiards and table tennis, and hotel-style sauna. Through these facilities, residents will be supported in forming healthy habits as they integrate exercise, relaxation, and social interaction into their daily routines.


Meanwhile, "Seoulone," where the complex is located, is being developed as a mixed-use city that integrates residential, commercial, work, and cultural functions. Within a roughly 1-kilometer radius, residents can enjoy work, living, culture, and leisure, and experience a vibrant daily life through interaction with a diverse range of generations.


This approach also aligns with the healthspan concept, which is gaining attention in the longevity industry. There is a growing awareness that health is not simply the absence of disease, but is maintained through social interactions, ongoing activities, and new experiences.


Because it is difficult for individual residential complexes to independently establish medical linkage systems with major hospitals or provide professional hotel-style concierge services, the competitive advantage of differentiated services combined with such infrastructure is expected to be a key factor in determining the future value of residential offerings.



"Park Roche Seoulone" will be built at Hwarang-ro 45-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul, consisting of two buildings with 49 floors above ground and three basement levels, covering a total of 768 units with exclusive areas ranging from 70 to 80 square meters. The unit distribution is as follows: 192 units of 70 square meters, 192 units of 73 square meters, and 384 units of 80 square meters. Subscription applications will be accepted for two days, from June 29 (Monday) to June 30 (Tuesday), through the official website. Anyone aged 19 or older can apply without a subscription savings account or deposit requirement.


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