Call for Entries: 1st Gangdong Design Architecture Award

Gangdong-gu Announces Call for Entries for the 1st Design Gangdong Architecture Award

Call for Entries Open Until the 30th, Submissions Scheduled for 10 Days from August 16 to 25

Outstanding Architectural Designs to Be Selected and Exhibited at the 2023 Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival

Gangdong-gu (Mayor Lee Soo-hee) announced on the 19th that it will launch the new 'Design Gangdong Architecture Award' to promote architecturally outstanding buildings in the area, with a call for entries open until the 30th.

The inaugural 'Design Gangdong Architecture Award' was conceived to enhance proper architectural culture and promote excellent buildings.

Not only will original and beautiful architectural works be selected for exhibition, but the award also aims to encourage superior architectural design to create landmarks in Gangdong.

Eligible entries include all buildings located in the district that have been completed (received occupancy approval) as of the announcement date. The call for entries will be open until July 30, followed by a 10-day submission period from August 16 to 25.

Submitted works will be reviewed by a 'Judging Committee' and final winners will be selected based on fair and objective criteria.

Buildings selected for outstanding design will be exhibited in galleries linked to this year’s Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival, and commemorative plaques related to the architecture award will be produced and displayed on the respective buildings.

Yoo Young-seop, Director of the Architecture Division, stated, “We will continue to discover excellent architectural designs in the region and establish the 'Design Gangdong Architecture Award' system.” He added, “We encourage active participation from those interested in architectural culture.”

Entries can be submitted by downloading the application form from the ‘Resources’ section on the Gangdong-gu Architecture Division website, filling it out, and sending it via email to the person in charge. For more details, inquiries can be made to the ‘(tentative) Architecture Award Steering Committee’ or the Architecture Division.

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