Abstract
The demand for Knowledge Industry Centers, supported by various incentives such as tax benefits, is rising. However, the haphazard establishment of these centers has led to increased vacancies, hampering architectural and regional revitalization efforts. As a solution, many are adopting co-working spaces to differentiate community facilities within Knowledge Industry Centers. This study aims to integrate the characteristics of co-working spaces into community facilities within Knowledge Industry Centers and propose spatial planning directions. By highlighting area-specific traits, this study sheds light on recent trends and offers insights into effective community space design to revitalize both the center and its surroundings. Analyzing residential mixed-use Knowledge Industry Centers completed after 2020, the study found that community facilities tend to be horizontally uniform and vertically dispersed. This distribution is believed to have evolved as buildings gradually increased in size and became high-rise structures. However, placement types seemed to have had little impact on element evaluation. While convenience is paramount in most areas, openness outweighed convenience in refresh zones. Flexibility, except in interactive zones, was generally rated lower. This study suggests prioritizing user convenience in spatial planning to enhance foot traffic and foster emotionally stable communities. Additionally, it advocates for expanding the scope of planning to consider space flexibility, which not only enhances utilization but also ensures long-term facility sustainability through repurposing options when its value diminishes. Thus, community facilities should embrace adaptable forms.