Daegu Catholic University Architecture Department Student Sin Ye-jin Wins Grand Prize at Daegu International Architecture Exhibition

Shin Ye-jin, a student in the Department of Architecture at Daegu Catholic University.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Koo Dae-sun] Daegu Catholic University announced on the 14th that Shin Ye-jin, a senior student in the Department of Architecture at the university, recently won the Grand Prize at the ‘42nd Daegu International Architecture Exhibition’ hosted by the Daegu-Gyeongbuk branch of the Architectural Institute of Korea and others.

Shin Ye-jin received the Grand Prize for her architectural design titled ‘Take a break from everyday life,’ which remodels a combined heat and power plant located in Seo-gu, Daegu, into a brewery.

The creative idea of transforming a combined heat and power plant, which is generally distant from the public, into a complex cultural center using the popular theme of beer was highly praised for enhancing accessibility and usability. The award-winning work was exhibited at the Daegu Culture and Arts Center Jungjeong Hall from the 8th to the 13th.

Shin Ye-jin said, “I designed a concept that could revitalize the Seo-daegu industrial complex area, where the atmosphere has been subdued due to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn. I hope my work can contribute even a little to creating a space loved by many people in the Seo-daegu area and to revitalizing the local economy.”

In this competition, the Department of Architecture at Daegu Catholic University demonstrated its capabilities with senior students Nam Kyung-min and Kim Ji-eun receiving honorable mentions, senior student Lee Jin-hee receiving a special award, senior student Kim Jung-hoon receiving a technical award, and fifth-year students Park Min-ji, Park Soo-hyun, Park Seung-jin, Shin Ji-soo, and senior student Han Eun-bi being selected for the exhibition.

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