This international project competition was organised by the Korean Ministry of Culture and Tourism for the construction of a new Asian Culture Complex in Gwangju.
This competition took place over a single stage and complied with UNESCO-UIA regulations. It was approved by the International Union of Architects (UIA).
Theme and objectives
The city of Gwangju is a model of Asian democracy and, as such, can contribute to the construction of a culture based on equality and human rights for all people of Asia.
The objective of this competition was to promote Asian values in the field of the arts and culture.
The government of the Republic of Korea initiated a development policy for the city of Gwangju, situated in the southwestern part of the country, in order to provide a hub for Asian culture and promote the national cultural industry.
Jury Members
- Richard England, Architect, UIA representative, MALTA;
- Ken Yeang, Architect, MALAYSIA;
- Yung Ho Chang, Architect, P.R.CHINA;
- Marcos Novak, Architect, VENEZUELA and USA;
- Kimm Jong Soung, Architect, SOUTH KOREA;
- Chung Guyon, Architect, SOUTH KOREA;
- Kim Junsung, Architect, SOUTH KOREA;
Rainer Verbizh, Architect, Alternate UIA representative, AUSTRIA and FRANCE.