Registration Deadline: Sep 26, 2025; Submission Deadline: Oct 30, 2025
- The Chungbuk Art Center Construction Project aims to expand key infrastructure to lead the future of performing arts in Chungcheongbuk-do (Chungbuk). This initiative aims to strengthen its position and improve its functions as a leading provincial performing arts facility. Beyond merely providing a performance space, the project aims to serve as a cultural hub that links and enhances the region’s artistic potential.
- In particular, the Concert Hall will function as the home theater and rehearsal space for the Chung-buk Provincial Orchestra. Furthermore, by hosting and producing performances by top domestic and international orchestras and artists, it will have the potential to grow into a leading performance venue representing the central region of Korea. This will in turn broaden access to cultural and artistic experiences for local residents and contribute to the qualitative advancement of the region’s cultural landscape.
- Additionally, its geographic advantages—such as excellent regional transport connectivity via Cheongju International Airport and KTX Osong Station—will enable the Center to attract cultural demand from across the central region, and its location within the Millennium Town complex, in connection with nearby cultural, educational, and sports facilities, will reinforce its position as a central hub for performing arts in the region.
- Within this context, the project has been designated as a flagship initiative for specialized design in cultural arts facilities, with the objective of realizing a more creative and experimental approach to architectural design. Accordingly, the Chungbuk Art Center Construction Project will be implemented as a pilot architectural design initiative through this Planning & Design Competition.
1. Competition Overview
– Project Site: Within Millennium Town, Odong-dong, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
※ Google Map location: Gonghang-ro 329beon-gil, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
– Use : Cultural and assembly facilities (performance hall)
– Site Area: 19,746.8㎡(Complex Cultural Facility Site: 16,168.9㎡, Parking Lot 2 site: 3,577.9㎡)
– Expected Gross Floor Area : Approximately 32,730㎡
2. Competition Schedule
– Announcement of the Competition: Aug 29, 2025 (Fri)
– Registration: Aug 29 – Sep 26, 2025 (Fri-Fri) by 4:00pm
– Inquiry Reception: Sep 12-15, 2025 (Fri-Mon) by 4:00 pm
– Inquiry Feedback: Sep 22, 2025 (Mon) at 5:00pm (planned)
– Submissions of Entries: Oct 29–30, 2025 (Wed–Thu), from 10:00 am to 4:00pm
– Evaluation: Nov 7, 2025 (Fri)
– Winner announcement: Nov 13, 2025 (Thu) (planned)
※ All the schedule and time of this manual are based on Korean Standard Tim(GMT+9) and can be adjusted according to the organizer’s circumstances.
※ Official Website : Planning and Design International Competition for Chungbuk Art Center
※ Management of the Competition : MasilWIDE (competition@masilwide.com)