Design Competition for the Creation of Sejongno Park and Symbolic Sculpture , Seoul / Republik Korea

 

Seoul Metropolitan Government

 

The Sejongno Park, established in 1992, has only undergone minor repairs over the past 30 years while maintaining its existing facilities and structure. Even after the restructuring of Gwanghwamun Plaza in August 2022, the park still faces limitations for visitors due to its outdated facilities and enclosed spatial layout. Meanwhile, the Gwanghwamun area has experienced significant changes to accommodate a new future, including the reopening of Gwanghwamun Plaza in August 2022, the rebuilding of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, remodeling of the KT Building, and the relocation of the U.S. Embassy. It is essential to comprehensively redesign Sejongno Park to improve its aging facilities and enable better integration with the evolving surrounding developments.

 

This design competition aims to address the spatial limitations that currently disconnect Sejongno Park from its surroundings. At the same time, it designs to create open spaces in order to enhance the connection with Gwanghwamun Plaza and expand civic areas while providing essential amenities such as eatery, restrooms, and indoor relaxation areas that are currently lacking. Furthermore, the competition aspires to establish a space that resonates with future generations, honoring those who sacrificed their lives to protect the freedom of the Republic of Korea and expressing our gratitude.

 

- This competition is open to both Korean and foreign architects.

- Foreign architect's license holders cannot participate in this competition alone, but have to join a team with a Korean architect's license holder as a representative.

- In the case of a joint application, the joint organization shall be composed of no more than three companies.

 

Competition Announcement: 2024-09-27 14:00

Registration: 2024-09-27 14:00 – 2024-12-10 17:00 

Site Briefing Session: 2024-10-10 10:00 – 2024-10-10 12:00 

Inquiry Receipt: 2024-09-30 00:00 – 2024-10-15 17:00 

Question and Answer: 2024-10-22 00:00 

Project Submittal Deadline: 2024-12-20 17:00 

Technical Review: 2024-12-26 00:00 

Design Review 1: 2024-12-30 00:00 

Design Review 2: 2025-01-03 00:00 

1st Place and Prize Winners Announcement: 2025-01-07 00:00

 

All dates and times follow Korean Standard Time (GMT+9).

 

Competition Language: Korean, English