Gangwon Office of Education Shifts Architectural Design Competitions Over KRW 100 Million to In-House Organization

Gangwon Office of Education to Directly Manage Architectural Design Competitions via 'Architectural Hub' Instead of Outsourcing

Regional Restrictions for Design Competitions

"Expanding Opportunities for Local Architects"

The Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Office of Education announced on April 9 that it will shift from outsourcing to in-house organization for architectural design competitions involving design projects with an estimated cost of KRW 100 million or more.

A view of Gangwon Provincial Office of Education.

This approach involves managing the entire competition process internally by utilizing the Architectural Hub established by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The office expects this to ensure transparency and objectivity throughout the process, as well as reduce costs.

Additionally, participation in the competition will be restricted to the local area, expanding opportunities for architects based in the province and contributing to the revitalization of the local economy and improvement of architectural expertise.

For design projects with estimated service fees of less than KRW 330 million, only architects based in Gangwon can participate. For projects of KRW 330 million or more, participation is open to architects based in Gangwon or joint applications that include Gangwon-based architects.

The first project to adopt this in-house design competition system is the "Hwangji Jungang Elementary School Gangwon-style School Facility Extension and Remodeling Design Project." After completing the competition procedures through the Architectural Hub, a review committee comprising professors, architects, and related experts will be held on May 20 (Wednesday) to evaluate submissions and select the winning entry.

Son Doheon, Director of Facilities, stated, "We have transitioned to an in-house process using the Architectural Hub to ensure fairness in the design competition and convenience for participants." He added, "We will further enhance the objectivity of the evaluation by broadcasting the process live on YouTube, holding on-site briefings, and providing site explanations using drone footage."

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