Open Call: International Design Competition for Youngsan River Exciting Zone

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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.

1. Competition Overview
– location ① Architecture Area : Gwangju Metropolitan City Buk-gu Dongnim-dong 166 (Neighborhood Park)
② Outdoor Facilities Area : Gwangju Metropolitan City Buk-gu Dongrim-dong 760-3 (river area)
– Architecture Area (10,400㎡)
Outdoor Facilities Area (68,600㎡)
Total 79,000 ㎡
– Regional Districts : ① Architecture Area : Natural green spaces, specialized scenic zones, neighborhood parks etc
② Outdoor Facilities Area : Natural Green Zone, cityscape zones, national rivers etc
– Estimated Construction Cost : KRW 29,805,200,000 (Including VAT)
– Estimated Design Cost : KRW 1,713,608,200 (Including VAT)
– Design period : 270day. from the start of the service period (Public holidays included.)

2. Competition Schedule
[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)

3. Jury Committee operate
– Junsung Park_Gwangju city dong-gu
– Daebong Yeom_Chosun University
– Kipyo Yu_Jeonbuk national University
– Woosang Yu_Chonnam national University
– Seokson Lee_Planning&Develoment
– Yonghwan Lee_Korea National University of Education
– Sejin Cho_Chang Architects&Engineers Inc
– YeongHeum Cho_Yeungnam University
– Kiseong Choi_SG partners Architecture
– Seongeon Oh Preliminary judge_Korean Broadcasting System
– Minseok Lee Preliminary judge_Chonnam National University
– Deungjo Jeong Preliminary judge_Donghae Enginrrring & Condultsnts
– Myeonghwan Jeong Preliminary judge_JiEut Architecture

※Other
– Management of the Competition : Architects office person / saramfirm@naver.com

• Title

  Open Call: International Design Competition for Youngsan River Exciting Zone

• Type

  Competition Announcement (Built Projects & Masterplans)

• Website

  http://www.gwangju-compe.com

• Organizers

  Gwangju Metropolitan City

• Submission Deadline

  December 18, 2024 06:00 PM

• Venue

  Examiner, Natural Water Playground

• Price

  Free

• Country Restrictions

  South Korea