32 Teams Participate in Yeongdeungpo District Integrated Government Building International Design Competition

50 Architectural Firms from 8 Countries Including South Korea, the United States, and Germany
Final Winning Design to Be Announced on October 31

Yeongdeungpo District in Seoul (District Mayor Choi Hokwon) announced on September 19 that a total of 32 teams, both domestic and international, have officially registered to participate in the "Yeongdeungpo District Integrated Government Building International Design Competition," which has been underway since June.

Yeongdeungpo District Office view. Provided by Yeongdeungpo District Office.

The competition attracted 50 architectural firms from eight countries, including South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Hong Kong, who participated either individually or in joint ventures to form 32 teams. The district expects to receive creative and diverse design proposals through this process.

The Yeongdeungpo District Office building, completed in 1976, has been in use for over 50 years and is considered the oldest among the 25 district offices in Seoul. The district is pursuing the construction of a new government building to consolidate its dispersed offices into a single location, aiming to improve convenience for residents, enhance administrative efficiency, and respond to future administrative demands. The international design competition process has been underway since June of this year.

Design submissions will be accepted on September 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., after which the list of judges will be made public. The entries will undergo technical review and two rounds of judging, with the final winning design to be announced on October 31.

The total design fee for the competition is 12.4 billion KRW. The winning architectural firm will be granted the preferential negotiation rights for the basic and detailed design of the new building, as well as for the contract to realize the design intent.

The core of this integrated government building project is to proceed using a "cyclical development" approach across three sites: the main Yeongdeungpo District Office building, the Parking Culture Division building, and the district-owned land in Dangsan Neighborhood Park. This strategy is intended to maintain administrative functions during construction, minimize inconvenience to residents caused by relocation, and protect nearby commercial areas.

The district plans to select an outstanding design proposal that reflects the purpose and direction of the existing "integrated government building project," with the goal of creating an efficient, resident-centered, and future-oriented government office. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, with completion targeted for 2030.

Choi Hokwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo District, stated, "The integrated government building is envisioned as a 'future-oriented, open, and green government office' that will respond to evolving administrative demands and lead regional development. We will proceed with the project as planned to minimize inconvenience and ensure residents can use the new building conveniently."

Panoramic view of the site for the integrated government building. Provided by Yeongdeungpo District.

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