2020 Open Competition
In collaboration with Kohnle Lee Architekten and Leonore Nemec
Images: www.thepanoptikon.com
This proposal reimagines Cheongju’s civic centre as a layered public landscape that reflects both institutional presence and community openness. The project is anchored by a large concrete "Table" structure—reinterpreted as a monumental pedestal—elevating a lush park above the street level while housing civic and cultural functions below. This architectural gesture connects the City Hall, City Council, and Municipal Art Gallery, unifying them as accessible, democratic spaces.
A restored historical building at the site’s centre becomes a museum and public venue, bridging Cheongju’s past and future. The new City Hall is a cylindrical tower—symbolic and visible from afar—while the transparent, low-slung City Council emphasizes horizontality and public democratic engagement.
The concept of urban vitality and urban nature oasis forms a dual system integrating circulation, public life, and sustainability. Strategic vehicle and pedestrian flows ensure accessibility, while the park offers vital green space for humans and wildlife in a dense urban core. The proposal positions Cheongju as a future-forward, green-friendly urban environment rooted in civic pride and community use.