Jinju-si Selected as the Best Institution Nationwide for Public Sector Wooden Architecture

Jinyangho Woodland Recognized for Excellence as Myeongseok-myeon Resident Complex Cultural Center

Perspective view of wooden architecture 'Jinyangho Woodland' in Jinju-si, Gyeongnam (Photo by Jinju-si)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Jinju City in Gyeongnam announced on the 22nd that it was selected as the best institution nationwide in the ‘2020 Public Sector Wooden Architecture Excellence Contest’ conducted by the Korea Forest Service.

The ‘Public Sector Wooden Architecture Excellence Contest’ organized by the Korea Forest Service is held to discover and disseminate excellent cases among wooden architecture projects designed or constructed by public institutions over the course of one year. One grand prize winner and two excellence and encouragement awards are selected.

The wooden architecture cases submitted by the city included two projects: the newly constructed ‘Jinyangho Wood Land’ in Panmundong and the planned ‘Myeongseok-myeon Resident Complex Cultural Center.’ These projects received high evaluations for building placement utilizing the terrain, unique structure and aesthetic form, and human-scale design that provides comfort to users.

Chief Planner Choi Sam-young said, “This award is the result of the tireless efforts of the designer working with the public architect. The excellent outcome was made possible thanks to Mayor Jo Gyu-il’s firm will and full support to make the city a dignified and beautiful place.”

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