Who Is the Top 'Architect' Among University Students? ... Silla University Wins Grand Prize and Encouragement Award at the 32nd Gyeongnam Architecture Competition

From the left, Kim Jaemin, Bindongbin, and Im Hanbyeol, students of the Department of Architecture at Silla University.

Oasis Factory, the work by Bindongbin, a student of the Department of Architecture at Silla University, which won the grand prize.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Silla University won the grand prize and an encouragement award at the “32nd Gyeongnam Architecture Competition,” a nationwide contest for architecture students.

Hosted by the Korea Institute of Architects Gyeongnam Chapter, this competition serves as a platform to discover the value of local cities and architecture, seeking creative ideas that envision the future of Gyeongnam by finding alternatives.

The competition was divided into the Architecture and Urban Planning Contest and the Idea Contest, proceeding through three rounds of judging.

Students from Silla University’s Department of Architecture participated in the “Creating Customized Everyday Spaces for the Region” idea contest and achieved remarkable results.

Bin Dong-bin (3rd year) won the grand prize and a 1 million KRW prize with his design work titled “Oasis Factory,” which transformed an aging factory in the Changwon area into a cultural space for local residents.

The grand prize-winning work was highly praised for its thorough understanding of local issues and for presenting realistic and creative architectural solutions.

Kim Jae-min (3rd year) and Lim Han-byeol (3rd year) jointly received the encouragement award for their work “Street Lamp,” which proposed both crime prevention effects and regional revitalization in the Sasang Industrial Complex area.

Grand prize winner Bin Dong-bin said, “I gained valuable experience through the competition,” and added, “I will use this award as motivation to work harder and become a skilled architectural professional.”

Professor Kim Do-hyun of Silla University’s Department of Architecture stated, “Our department focuses architectural design education on solving local issues, and as a result, our students seem to achieve excellent outcomes in various competitions,” adding, “We will continue to support students so they can fully demonstrate their capabilities not only in classes but also in various external activities.”

Silla University’s Department of Architecture operates a student-tailored curriculum that cultivates sensibility and practical skills, consistently achieving outstanding results including grand prizes in prestigious architecture competitions every year.

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