Songpa District to Hold "Songpa Architecture Award Contest" Linked to "Songpa-daero Premium Street Project"

Newly Built, Expanded, or Majorly Renovated Buildings in the Past 10 Years
Applications Accepted Until the 4th of Next Month

Songpa District in Seoul (Mayor: Seogangseok) is launching the "2025 Songpa Architecture Award" contest to discover and honor creative and outstanding architectural talents and works.

2025 Songpa Architecture Award Contest Announcement. Provided by Songpa District.

Now in its second year, the "Songpa Architecture Award" was established to enhance the urban value of Songpa District by discovering original and beautiful buildings, in connection with the district's flagship project, the "Songpa-daero Premium Street Development Project." Eligible entries are buildings located in Songpa District that have received approval for use?whether newly built, expanded, or significantly renovated?since January 1, 2015.

Applications must be submitted by email (mira0852@songpa.go.kr) with the completed application form by the 4th of next month. The announcement and application form can be found on the Songpa District Office website under "Information by Field > Housing/City > Architectural Administration > Architecture Notice Board." The district will form a separate judging committee to conduct a first-round document review and a second-round on-site evaluation, with plans to select three outstanding buildings in September.

The selected works will be exhibited at the "Songpa Architecture and Culture Festival," hosted by the Songpa District Association of Architects from October 29 to 31 this year. An award ceremony will also be held to present certificates of merit to the designers, builders, and owners of the selected works.

Seogangseok, the mayor of Songpa District, stated, "We hope that this contest will lead to the discovery of many buildings that have contributed to the development of Songpa District's architectural culture through beautiful design and architectural technology," and added, "We ask for the active interest and participation of our residents."

In October last year, Seogangseok, the mayor of Songpa District, was viewing the winning works of the 1st "Songpa Architecture Award" exhibited at the Songpa Architecture and Culture Festival. Provided by Songpa District.

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