Public Architecture Award Contest... Certificates of Commendation for Ordering Agencies, Design, and Construction

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 7th that the '2022 Korea Public Architecture Awards' contest will be held from the 9th.

The contest covers three categories: Public Architecture, Innovative Administration, and Public Participation. A total of 11 commendations will be awarded to ordering institutions, designers, constructors, and operators who have contributed to the creation and operation of public architecture.

The contest is broadly divided into three categories: Public Architecture, Innovative Administration, and Public Participation. A judging committee composed of experts from academia and industry will evaluate the entries. Detailed information regarding judging criteria and the list of judges for each category will be disclosed through the contest guidelines posted on the 2022 Public Architecture Awards website.

In the Public Architecture category, awards will be given to ordering institutions that have devoted themselves to promoting high-quality public buildings and providing excellent services to local residents, including one Prime Minister’s Commendation and approximately nine awards in total, such as three Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Commendations for designers, constructors, and facility operators.

In the Innovative Administration category, two Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Commendations will be awarded to public officials who have led regional public architecture innovation through the operation of private expert systems (such as chief architects) to improve the quality of public buildings.

The Public Participation category is open to all citizens, who can participate by sharing stories on the theme of 'Public Libraries and My Life' through essays, videos, card news, and other various formats.

Five winners selected as the best and outstanding works will receive gift certificates worth approximately 1.3 million KRW, and 10 participants will be randomly selected to receive gifticons worth about 10,000 KRW each.

Applications can be submitted from June 9 to July 8 (18:00). Entries for the Public Architecture category should be sent via email to the person in charge, while entries for the Public Participation category can be submitted through the 2022 Public Architecture Awards website or via email to the person in charge.

The results will be posted on the website from the end of July, and winners will be notified individually. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place at the 'Architecture Day' event in September.

Meanwhile, the Public Architecture Awards began in 2007 and this year marks its 16th edition.

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