'Why Are Good Public Buildings Necessary?'... Online and Offline Conference on the 11th

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] The National Architecture Policy Committee and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 10th that they will hold the '2020 Public Architecture Conference' at 1:30 PM on the 11th at Nodeulseom Live House in Yongsan-gu, Seoul to build public consensus on public architecture.

This conference was planned under the subtitle 'Public Architecture that Enhances My Life.' Public architecture, such as community centers, libraries, and schools, are essential living infrastructure closely connected to citizens' daily lives and regional assets, with about 6,000 buildings constructed annually. However, there have been many criticisms regarding uniform designs, oversized facilities, and user inconvenience due to a focus on quantitative growth.

Since last year, the National Architecture Policy Committee has actively worked to improve the quality of public architecture by strengthening architectural planning, improving design competition procedures, and expanding the roles of general and public architects.

Through this conference, they plan to raise awareness of the necessity of good public architecture and review whether the improved systems have been properly implemented in the field.

In accordance with social distancing guidelines, the public architecture exhibition will be held online. Interviews with architects, users, and operators will share why the target public buildings were constructed and how they are being utilized, and the winners of the '2020 Korea Public Architecture Awards' will also be introduced.

The seminar will be conducted as a minimized attendance on- and offline discussion. It will be held under two themes: 'Planning Public Architecture' and 'Towards Private Expert System 2.0.'

Yoon Sung-won, the 1st Vice Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, said, "Recently, demands for public buildings responsible for shared spaces in our daily lives have been increasing," adding, "We hope that various measures to enhance the quality of public buildings will be discussed at this conference."

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