Daejeon Urban Renaissance (DJURe) Development ProjectResults 1st Prize: Yoon sehan, South Korea 2nd Prize: Yves Lion, France 3rd Prize: Pourrier Stephane, France Honourable mentions: Ben Addy Vladimir Belskiy Luca Donner Dejan Jokic Sung Goo Yang ____________ Announcement SPONSOR: Daejeon Metropolitan City (DMC); Korea Land Corporation (KLC) TYPE: Open, international, 1-stage, ideas LOCATION: Daejeon, Korea LANGUAGE: Korean, English TIMETABLE: 14 Aug 2007 – Registration Deadline 30 Aug 2007 – Inquiries Deadline 06 Sep 2007 – Answers Posted 26 Nov 2007 – Submission Reception Begins 30 Nov 2007 – Submission Deadline (arrive by 5:00 pm) 10-14 Dec 2007 – Jury Deliberations 14 Dec 2007 – Results Announced ELIGIBILITY: Design professionals worldwide JURY: To be selected, including 3 non-Korean jurors 3 Korean jurors An alternate juror (no voting privileges, under normal circumstances) 1 Korean juror Professional Advisor (no voting privileges) Dr. Jaepil Choi, Professor of Architecture, Seoul National University FEE: KRW 100,000 (US$109) AWARDS: 1st Prize – KRW 200,000,000 (US$218,341*) The 1st prize winner, if with proper licensure for architectural design, may be given the preferential status for the negotiation for the design of one of the projects within the site, if and when the DJURe project proposal is realized. 2nd Prize – KRW 50,000,000 (US$54,585*) 3rd Prize – KRW 25,000,000 (US$27,293*) (5) Honorable Mentions – KRW 15,000,000 (US$16,376*) each * US$1 = KRW 916.00 (using values from July 20, 2007); Exchange rate of the day on which the transaction is executed is applied for US$ remittance. DESIGN CHALLENGE: The DJURe site comprises the Daejeon KTX station and the surrounding area of the old central urban district. It is currently cluttered with commercial, industrial and residential blocks. There are also densely-built old housing units and buildings that are aging or dilapidated. And these inferior living condition and urban setting cause a rapid urban decline. However, convenience and accessibility that derive from the transportation system such as the KTX, subway and East-west road have become a key strength which can provide an unique set of challenges and opportunities to improve urban environment. Propose an idea for a master plan of DJURe for the revitalization of the old central urban district. – Development plan in relation with the KTX ( Korea Train Express ) and the local subway station – Urban skyline – Pedestrian network – Application of the TOD (Transit Oriented Development) – Eco-network making use of the Daedong creek – Landmark that identifies the local character The purpose of this competition is to invite excellent planning ideas that fit into the social and cultural context of the site. Through this international ideas competition, the promoters expect the Daejeon Urban Renaissance area to become a strategic place promoting the regional development. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: http://www.djure.kr |
 Perkins & Will Carrying the label, “Artistic Ideas Competition,” five firms vied for a commission to design a new National Museum of the U.S. Navy. Household names, the five were Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) Copenhagen/ New York Gehry Partners (Los Angeles) DLR Group (Columbus, OH) Perkins&Will (Chicago) Winner! Quinn Evans (Ann Arbor) With a site not yet identified, it is possible that a final design will look quite different from the present submission. the Navy has expressed a preference for M Street SE and 6th Street SE, near the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. Young Architects in Competitions When Competitions and a New Generation of Ideas Elevate Architectural Quality  by Jean-Pierre Chupin and G. Stanley Collyer published by Potential Architecture Books, Montreal, Canada 2020 271 illustrations in color and black & white Available in PDF and eBook formats ISBN 9781988962047 What do the Vietnam Memorial, the St. Louis Arch, and the Sydney Opera House have in common? These world renowned landmarks were all designed by architects under the age of 40, and in each case they were selected through open competitions. At their best, design competitions can provide a singular opportunity for young and unknown architects to make their mark on the built environment and launch productive, fruitful careers. But what happens when design competitions are engineered to favor the established and experienced practitioners from the very outset? This comprehensive new book written by Jean-Pierre Chupin (Canadian Competitions Catalogue) and Stanley Collyer (COMPETITIONS) highlights for the crucial role competitions have played in fostering the careers of young architects, and makes an argument against the trend of invited competitions and RFQs. The authors take an in-depth look at past competitions won by young architects and planners, and survey the state of competitions through the world on a region by region basis. The end result is a compelling argument for an inclusive approach to conducting international design competitions. Download Young Architects in Competitions for free at the following link: https://crc.umontreal.ca/en/publications-libre-acces/ Six Firms Competed to Rethink the Future of a Major Museum  Aerial view of winning design ©Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos (courtesy Malcolm Reading Consultants) The history of the Dallas Museum of Art’s expansion has been punctuated by several moves, culminating in a new building designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes in 1984. The importance of this move to a new, somewhat desolate location in the city cannot be underestimated: it has led to the revitalization of what is now called the “Arts District,” with the relocation of various arts institutions to new facilities: the opera house (Foster and Partners), Dee and Charles Wyly Performing Arts Theater (REX/OMA), Nasher Sculpture Center (Renzo Piano), and I.M. Pei’s Meyerson Symphony Center being among the most significant. Read more…  Courtesy Malcolm Reading Consultants, ©Kengo Kuma & Associates A UNESCO World Heritage Site Again on the World Stage How does one approach a challenge when creating a design worthy of a park with a history dating back to antiquity? This was what four design teams faced when shortlisted for the design of a Visitor Center for the Butrint National Park in Albania. The park’s history is illuminating in this regard.
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For those unfamiliar with Korean Heritage and its symbols, the choice of the jury for a new complex to house artifacts, now located at various scattered sites, would seem to beg more information, especially when one views the designs of the non-selected finalists—all quite modern. Some of this can certainly be explained by the subject matter of the new museum’s holdings, another by the site in broader terms. Some might say that emphasis placed on the heritage element in the design brief fostered an interpretation leading to the choice of the winning design: “The site chosen for the new Chungji National Museum is logical: Chungju, located in the central part of the Korean Peninsula, is the center of the so-called ‘Jungwon culture,’ which has played an important role geographically and historically since ancient time. Jungwon culture developed around the Namhan River, which runs through the central region from east to west, and the relics showing this are currently scattered and stored in various museums.”
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If architects have had one complaint concerning the planning and realization of a project, it has been with planners and especially construction managers, both of whom often display a lack of knowledge about architecture. The survival of a well-conceived design can hang in the balance when there is a knowledge gap at the planning and realization end.
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