Dongducheon City Selects Winning Design for Pet Theme Park Architectural Competition

Dongducheon City in Gyeonggi Province announced that it has finalized the selection of the winning design for the Pet Cultural Center, which is planned to be established in the San 13 area of Sangbongam-dong.

Dongducheon City Selects Winning Design for Companion Animal Theme Park Architecture Competition. Provided by Dongducheon City

This competition aimed to create a multi-purpose cultural facility within a pet theme park, where pets and citizens can interact and communicate together. The competition was held over approximately three months, from March to May. The subject of the competition was a two-story Pet Cultural Center and management building with a total floor area of 1,971 square meters, and the total construction cost is estimated at around 8.6 billion won.

As a result of the evaluation, the design proposal by Jeil Engineering Architects & Associates Co., Ltd. was selected as the final winner. The winning design consists of adoption facilities, educational facilities, a pet grooming salon, a bathing room, and a cafe. It received high marks from the judging panel for its spatial layout designed for the convenience of both pets and citizens, harmony with the surrounding environment, as well as its practicality and creativity.

The city plans to complete the construction of the pet theme park, including the Pet Cultural Center, by December 2028, creating a multi-purpose leisure and cultural space where citizens and their pets can enjoy together.

An official from Dongducheon City stated, "Based on this outstanding design, we will do our best to create a pet theme park that will enhance citizen satisfaction."

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