Suncheon-si Selects Winning Design for 'Bio Knowledge Center Construction' Competition

Design Competition for the Construction Project of Bio-Specialized Knowledge Industry Center

Winning Works Selected from Human Plan Co., Ltd. and Gongjin Co., Ltd.

Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu) has selected the design by Human Plan Co., Ltd. and Gongjin Co., Ltd. as the winning entry for the 'Bio-Conversion Bio Specialized Knowledge Industry Center Construction Project' planned for Seungju-eup.

The competition was announced on September 4, with a total of four companies participating. On the 13th, the design competition judging committee held its evaluation at the Seungju-eup Microbial Center.

Bird's-eye view of the bio-specialized knowledge industry center construction project
Photo by Suncheon City

The winning design was praised for capturing the breath of Suncheon, the ecological capital, and for being well integrated with various outdoor spaces and the surrounding environment. It is expected to become the region's first landmark and the starting point of Suncheon's bio-industry master plan.

The building will be constructed on the current site of the Seungju-eup Multipurpose Hall, with a total floor area of 9,937㎡. It will include spaces for 30 companies, shared machinery and equipment areas, and rest areas. Based on the winning design, the detailed design will be completed, and construction is planned to be finished by 2027.

The center will have a total project cost of 32 billion KRW. The city has selected the bio-industry as one of its five strategic industries and has continuously worked to establish a growth foundation for companies in the green bio sector.

A city official stated, "The construction of the center will serve as a catalyst for Suncheon's green bio industry," adding, "It is expected to lay the foundation for fostering local industries and contribute to job creation."

Suncheon = Lee Yeon-kyung, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy hss79@asiae.co.kr

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