Honam University Department of Architecture, 7 Winners at Gwangju Architecture Exhibition

Honam University Architecture Department students awarded at the 4th Gwangju Architecture Exhibition Idea Contest. Photo by Honam University

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] The Department of Architecture at Honam University (Department Head Kim Heung-sik) produced a total of seven awardees, including sophomore student Jin Su-rim who won the "Grand Prize" at the 4th Gwangju Architecture Exhibition Idea Competition, a contest in the field of architectural design.

According to Honam University on the 1st, the Gwangju Architecture Exhibition is a nationwide architectural competition held annually, hosted by the Gwangnam Architects Association of the Korea Institute of Architects. Student Jin Su-rim received the prestigious Grand Prize, the Gwangju Mayor’s Award, along with a prize of 1,000,000 KRW for the work titled "Another World Seen Through a Gap."

Additionally, sophomore student Kim Eun-chan won the Silver Prize and 100,000 KRW for the work titled "Hoping to Live a Happy Life Again," while senior student Han Chang-soo, juniors Lee Chae-bin, Ahn Hyung-jin, Bae Jae-hwi, and freshman Park Sun-young also enjoyed the honor of being selected.

Notably, the architecture students at Honam University demonstrated a positive influence by donating part of their prize money to purchase blankets and daily necessities to help elderly people living alone prepare for the winter, showing their commitment to helping others through their major studies.

Department Head Kim Heung-sik said, "We were able to see our students enjoying architecture as their diverse ideas were recognized in a prestigious competition. I hope they continue to grow with even more joy."

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