Seongnam City Wins Korea Public Design Award for All-Season Safety Stairs
City's Carbon Heating Stairs in Eunhaeng 1-dong, Seongnam
Winner of Korea Public Design Awards
Recognized for Prioritizing Citizen Safety in Refurbishment
Seongnam City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Shin Sangjin) announced on October 30 that it has received the President's Award from the Korea Craft & Design Foundation (KCDF President's Award) at the 18th Korea Public Design Awards 2025, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Seongnam Mayor Shin Sangjin is taking a photo to commemorate Seongnam City's award at the Korea Public Design Awards. Provided by Seongnam City
View original imageThe award-winning project is a staircase equipped with all-season anti-slip carbon heating mats, created as part of the "Eunhaeng 1-dong Safe Village Design Improvement Project." The project was highly praised for prioritizing citizen safety by renovating the old, slippery stairs that had previously made walking difficult.
The staircase features mats with a carbon heating system that quickly melts snow and prevents icing during winter snowfall. In addition, the non-slip function helps prevent slip-and-fall accidents on rainy or snowy days, providing a safe walking environment throughout all seasons.
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During the pilot operation last winter, residents responded positively, saying, "Even when it snows, the stairs are not slippery, so both seniors and children can use them without worry," which resulted in a high level of citizen satisfaction.
Staircase with all-season anti-slip carbon heating mats installed in Eunhaeng 1-dong Safe Village, Seongnam City. Provided by Seongnam City
View original imageMayor Shin Sangjin stated, "This award is a meaningful achievement that recognizes public design prioritizing the everyday safety of citizens," adding, "We will continue to improve public spaces throughout the city with a citizen-centered approach, creating an urban environment where everyone can live safely and conveniently."
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