International Master Plan Competition for the National Assembly Sejong Complex

International Master Plan Competition for the National Assembly Sejong Complex

International Master Plan Competition for the National Assembly Sejong Complex

1. Purpose of the CompetitionThis competition aims to establish a master plan for the construction of the National Assembly Sejong Complex of the Republic of Korea and serves as a preliminary project to set the standards and framework for comprehensive spatial planning prior to subsequent individual architectural design competitions and project implementation.On this basis, the competition seeks to select creative and outstanding proposals for the National Assembly Sejong Complex and its surrounding spaces that symbolically represent the dignity of the Republic of Korea and spatially embody its future vision.The core objective of this competition is to formulate a fundamental conceptual vision for the National Assembly Sejong Complex and its environs that ideally realize public pride, social cohesion, and forward-looking values grounded in the constitutional principles of the Republic of Korea, such as popular sovereignty, justice, peace, freedom, and prosperity.

2. ScheduleRegistration: February 5, 2026 (Thu), 17:00Submission: Apr 17, 2026 (Fri) 17:00

3. Jury Committee membersKim, Changgyun, UTAA ArchitectureKim, Hyun Jun, Dept. of Architecture, Kangwon National UniversityPark, Sohyun, Dept. of Architecture, Seoul National UniversitySon, Jean, ISON ArchitectsShin, Minjae, AnLstudioLee, Eunkyung, EMA Architects & AssociatesLee, Chung-Kee, Dept. of Architecture, University of SeoulKim, Kyung Do(Alternate Juror), RoA ArchitectsKim, Jeong-Im(Alternate Juror), Seoro Architects

This competition aims to establish a master plan for the National Assembly Sejong Complex of the Republic of Korea, serving as the foundational framework for all subsequent architectural designs and project implementation. It seeks innovative proposals that symbolically represent the national dignity of the Republic of Korea and spatially manifest its future-oriented vision for the complex and its surroundings. The ultimate goal is to formulate a conceptual vision that embodies public pride and social cohesion, rooted in the core constitutional principles of the Republic of Korea.

Korea Institute of Architects

Link to Registration form

1. Winning Entry (one entry): Right to undertake the Master Plan Implementation Service for the National Assembly Sejong Complex2. 2nd Prize: KRW 40 million3. 3rd Prize: KRW 30 million4. 4th Prize: KRW 20 million5. th Prize: KRW 10 million

Open to the public/Minimum requirements (Open to anyone that complies with the requirements)

Any domestic or international licensed architect, urban planning firm, or landscape architecture firm may participate.

Registration Opens January 27, 2026Registration Closes February 5, 2026Deadline to Submit Project April 17, 2026Winners announcement Date May 6, 2026

Location of Project (if developed)

Banner, Poster, Brochure or Triptic of Competition