Busan Cinema Center
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The Busan Cinema Center, also called Dureraum, is the official venue of the renowned Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) located in Centum City, Busan, South Korea. Opened in 2011 after nearly three years of construction, this architectural marvel was designed by the Austrian firm Coop Himmelb(l)au and built by Hanjin Heavy Industries. The center spans a large complex featuring three main buildings: Cine Mountain, Biff Hill, and Double Cone, alongside the outdoor Biff Theater with the Small Roof and Dureraum Square beneath the Big Roof. It is internationally recognized for its extraordinary Big Roof, which holds the Guinness World Record for the longest cantilever roof, measuring 163 meters long and 60 meters wide with an 85-meter cantilever section. The two steel roofs are adorned with tens of thousands of LED lights, creating spectacular nighttime visuals that enhance the cinematic experience. The center offers extensive spaces for performances, dining, entertainment, and administration across over 54,000 square meters. As a cultural landmark, it not only hosts film festivals but also serves as a vibrant hub for arts and entertainment in Busan, blending innovative architecture with cultural significance.
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Tip: Visitors are encouraged to attend during the Busan International Film Festival to experience the center's vibrant atmosphere and outdoor screenings. Evening visits offer the best views of the LED-lit roofs. Tickets for festival events should be purchased in advance due to high demand. The center is easily accessible via public transportation in Centum City, and guided tours may be available to explore its architectural features.
Interesting facts
- •The Big Roof of the Busan Cinema Center holds the Guinness World Record for the longest cantilever roof, measuring 163 meters in length.
- •The Big Roof is covered with 23,910 LED lights, while the Small Roof has 18,690 LED lights, creating spectacular nighttime illuminations.
- •The center was designed by the Austrian architectural firm Coop Himmelb(l)au, known for its innovative and futuristic designs.
- •The Busan Cinema Center was built with a budget of approximately US$150 million and opened in 2011.
- •It serves as the official venue for the prestigious Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).
History
Construction of the Busan Cinema Center began in 2008 and was completed in 2011, marking a significant investment in cultural infrastructure with a budget of approximately US$150 million.
The center was designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au, an Austrian architectural firm known for avant-garde designs, and built by Hanjin Heavy Industries.
It quickly gained international acclaim, winning the International Architecture Award and the Chicago Athenaeum award in 2007 prior to its completion.
In 2013, the center was recognized by Guinness World Records for possessing the longest cantilever roof in the world, a defining feature of its design.
Since its opening, it has been the official venue for the Busan International Film Festival, solidifying Busan's status as a major cultural and cinematic hub in Asia.
Place Guide
Big Roof2011
The iconic steel roof stretching 163 meters long and 60 meters wide, featuring an 85-meter cantilever section. It is the longest cantilever roof certified by Guinness World Records and is adorned with nearly 24,000 LED lights that create stunning visual effects at night.
Small Roof and Biff Theater2011
The Small Roof covers the outdoor Biff Theater, with a span of 70 meters and an area ranging between 66 by 100 to 120 meters. It weighs 1,236 metric tons and is decorated with nearly 19,000 LED lights, providing an atmospheric venue for outdoor film screenings during BIFF.
Cine Mountain, Biff Hill, and Double Cone2011
These three buildings house various performance, dining, entertainment, and administrative facilities, forming the core of the cinema complex.
Contact
Phone: 051-780-6000
