International Design Competition for Youngsan River Exciting Zone , Gwangju / Republik Korea

 

Gwangju Metropolitan City

 

The Yeongsan River, which flows through downtown Gwangju, holds immense potential and future value as an ecological, historical, and tourism resource. However, its potential has yet to be fully realized. By planning the Asia Water Heritage Experience Center and Water Playground with a story, we aim to establish a cohesive theme and create an immersive space. city of Gwangju plans to simultaneously develop two unit projects, the Asia Water Heritage Experience Center and the Natural Playground Experience Center. Together, they will create a synergy effect as a multi-purpose space called the Yeongsan River Exciting Zone.

 

Open to both domestic and international architects, participating independently or jointly. In the case of joint submission, architects may collaborate with experts in landscape design, exhibition (space design), and spatial curation.

 

[1st]

– Registration : 2024. 11. 13 (Wen) ~ 12. 04 (Wen) Until16:00

– On-site briefing session : 2024. 11. 20 (Wen) 14:00 ~ 15:00

– Inquiry reception : 2024. 11. 20 (Wen) ~ 11. 21 (Wen) 16:00

– Inquiry feedback : 2024. 11. 27 (Wen)

– Submissions of entries : 2024. 12. 18. (Wen) 10:00~ 18:00

– Entry evaluation : 2024. 12. 23 (Mon)

– Winner Announcement : 2024. 12. 24 (Tue)

 

[2st]

– Registration : 2024. 12. 24 (Tue) ~ 2025. 01. 24 (Fri) Until16:00

– Inquiry reception : 2025. 01. 06 (Mon) ~ 01. 08 (Wen) 16:00

– Inquiry feedback : 2025. 01. 15 (Wen)

– Submissions of entries : 2025. 02. 14. (Fri) 10:00~ 16:00

– Technical Review: 2025. 02. 19 (Wen)

– Entry evaluation : 2025. 02. 20 (Thu)

– Winner Announcement : 2025. 02. 21 (Fri)

 

Competition Languages: Korean, English