Gwangju City to Open the 22nd Architecture and Urban Culture Festival on the 21st

Citizens’ Hall at City Hall until the 24th
A variety of exhibitions and programs, including architectural showcases

Poster of the 22nd Gwangju Architecture and Urban Culture Festival. Provided by Gwangju City

Gwangju City announced on October 20 that it will host the 22nd Gwangju Architecture and Urban Culture Festival together with the Gwangju Federation of Architectural Organizations for four days from October 21 to 24 at the Citizens’ Hall on the first floor of City Hall.

This year’s festival, which aims to shed new light on the architectural value of the city, is themed “Architecture, Time and Space: Connecting the City Through Architecture.” The event is designed to explore, together with citizens, the important role that architecture plays in shaping the city’s history and spaces.

The festival is expected to make a significant contribution to the development of Gwangju’s architectural culture and to enhancing citizens’ understanding of architecture. A city official explained, “This will be an opportunity for citizens to easily engage with and relate to architecture, and for active exchanges among local architectural experts to further elevate the standard of Gwangju’s architectural culture.”

During the event, a variety of exhibitions will captivate visitors. Award-winning works from the 29th Gwangju City Architecture Awards and the Beautiful Cultural City Space Award will be on display. In addition, works by leading local architects and model works by domestic and international architectural professionals will be showcased, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the beauty of architecture.

Innovative works by architecture students from universities in Gwangju and Jeonnam, who will lead the future of the architectural world, will also be exhibited, offering a valuable opportunity to glimpse the future vision and creative ideas of architecture. As a citizen participation program, an “Architectural Consultation Corner” will be operated, where visitors can receive free expert advice on architectural inquiries. There will also be an exhibition of outstanding architectural assets that embody the historical value of Gwangju.

Jung Seungcheol, Head of the Architectural Landscape Division, stated, “I hope this festival will become a venue for communication between citizens and professionals in the field of architecture,” adding, “We will continue to do our best to strengthen the capabilities of local architects and to create a dignified urban landscape.”

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