Chuncheon City Selects Winning Design for WT Headquarters, Aiming for Completion in 2028

One basement level and four above-ground floors in Songam Sports Town
Total floor area of 3,200 square meters
Joint design by Seongdo Architects & Engineers and Baek Architekten selected after expert review
Detailed design to be completed by June next year
22 billion won invested with completion targeted for 2028

On October 2, Chuncheon City in Gangwon Province (Mayor: Yuk Donghan) announced the final selection of the winning entry in the general design competition for the construction of the World Taekwondo Federation (WT) headquarters.

Aerial view of the World Taekwondo Federation (WT) headquarters. Provided by Chuncheon City

The WT headquarters will be built on the Songam Sports Town site, featuring one basement level and four above-ground floors, with a total floor area of 3,200 square meters. Major facilities will include an exhibition hall, auditorium, reception hall, and workspaces.

This design competition comprehensively evaluated factors such as layout, space utilization, and landscape, with the judging panel composed of experts in relevant fields. Ultimately, the joint submission by Seongdo Architects & Engineers and Baek Architekten was selected as the winner.

Based on the winning design, the city plans to complete the basic and detailed designs by June next year, invest a total project budget of 22 billion won, and begin full-scale construction with the goal of completing the headquarters by June 2028.

An official from Chuncheon City emphasized, "Through the construction of this new headquarters, we aim to strengthen our presence on the international sports diplomacy stage and enhance our status as the capital of Taekwondo."

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