Paju City to Host the '2025 Paju City Architecture Culture Festival' Connecting Cities and Embracing People

Held from October 17 to 26
An Architecture Festival Led and Participated in by Citizens

Paju City in Gyeonggi Province will hold the '2025 Paju City Architecture Culture Festival' at the Geumchon Eoullim Center from October 17 to October 26. This festival is led and directly participated in by citizens.

'2025 Paju City Architecture Culture Festival' poster. Provided by Paju City

Held under the theme 'Architecture, Connecting Cities and Embracing People,' this year's Architecture Culture Festival aims to shed new light on the idea that cities and buildings are not just simple structures, but spaces closely connected to the lives of citizens.

In particular, the city explained that, building on the 2022 festival which focused primarily on public architecture, this year's event expands its stage to include everyday spaces such as general buildings and neighborhood alleys. A variety of programs have been prepared so that citizens can participate directly. Under the belief that 'it is ultimately the citizens who create the city,' the opinions of participants have been reflected throughout the entire event process, transforming the festival into a true 'Architecture Culture Festival that embraces people.'

Accordingly, the city stated that, unlike previous expert-oriented and exhibition-centered architecture festivals, this year’s official events include an architecture award competition and exhibition hosted by the city, while a variety of programs are being planned and operated directly by citizens, making it a citizen-participatory festival.

Programs prepared by citizens include: ▲ Architectural model yakgwa making experience (Korean Professional Engineers Association, Paju City Surveyors Association) ▲ Apartment Garden Beauty Contest (Paju City Apartment Residents' Representatives Association) ▲ Challenge! I Am Also an Architect (Paju Regional Architects Association) ▲ Mom Caf? upcycling experience program 'Reuse' (Pajumom), among others.

Lim Sewoong, Director of the Permit General Division, said, "This year's Architecture Culture Festival focuses on citizens taking the initiative to look at our neighborhood spaces with fresh eyes and directly engage in improvement activities. By expanding architectural culture beyond expert-centered exhibitions or lectures into a space for urban experimentation created together with citizens, we hope many people will enjoy the unique architectural culture of Paju at this festival."

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