Department of Architecture at Dongmyeong University Wins Encouragement Award at Korea Rural Architecture Competition and More

Students from the Department of Architecture at Dongmyung University recently received an Encouragement Award and other honors at the 18th Korea Rural Architecture Competition.

Dongmyung University announced on the 4th that senior students Jang Chi-won and Kim Dong-hyuk from the Department of Architecture were awarded in this competition, which was held under the theme "Future (美來) Rural Areas: Redevelopment of Harmful Facilities and Creation of Residential Complexes."

Jang Chi-won and Kim Dong-hyuk proposed a healing forest space for village residents by refurbishing a long-abandoned livestock barn.

They also presented a smart farm program and space integrating ICT and AI at the production, processing, and distribution stages of agricultural, forestry, livestock, and fishery products to enable sustainable growth as young generations return to rural areas, earning them the Encouragement Award and a prize of 1 million KRW.

In addition, five teams of second-year students, one team of third-year students, and four teams of fourth-year students were selected as finalists.

Architectural design proposal by Jangchiwon student Kim Donghyuk.

The Korea Rural Architecture Competition is held to improve architectural culture in rural areas, promote regional revitalization, and create beautiful and livable rural villages. It is hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and organized by the Korean Rural Architecture Society and Korea Rural Community Corporation.

This competition called for program and architectural designs that attract networks for young generations entering farming, acquisition of farming technologies, and clean and stable residential environments and living SOC facilities.

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