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·         Department of Architecture Undergraduate Students Win Excellence Award at the 13th UAUS Pavilion Exhibition

 [Collage HAUS: Rediscovery of Housing]

- Pavilion ‘Step-Hanger,’ exploring the potential of clothing hangers in storage spaces -

Undergraduate students from the Department of Architecture excelled in a prestigious architectural exhibition. The 2024 UAUS team, composed of students from the Department of Architecture (Team Leader: Minjeong Kim; Deputy Team Leader: Beomjun Song; Members: Sangwook Seo, Jiho Lee, Jiwon Heo, Gahyun Moon, Inwoo Park, Seungjun Yang, Minji Kim, Yeonsu Kim, Jihyun Moon, Jihyun Baek, Dohyuk Im, Seojun Jang, and Chaeun Jeong), participated in the 13th UAUS Pavilion Exhibition [Collage HAUS: Rediscovery of Housing], held from August 23 (Friday) to August 31 (Saturday), 2024, at Gwanghwamun Plaza and Cheonggye Plaza. Among the various themes related to the main topic, the team was assigned “Storage Spaces” and presented and exhibited their design, “Step-Hanger,” which utilized hangers, earning them the Excellence Award (Seoul Mayor's Award). The awards ceremony took place on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

The UAUS Exhibition is an annual pavilion design competition for university students, organized by the Union of Architecture University Students and the Seoul Metropolitan Government. A total of 25 universities participate, making it a significant event now in its 13th year. The exhibition and various events are held with the goal of popularizing architecture and fostering exchanges among architecture students. This year, under the theme [Collage HAUS: Rediscovery of Housing], the event explored what modern housing should be, addressing the diverse issues arising from the increased use of online spaces.

The award-winning students participated in the “Seoul Architecture Festival,” held from Wednesday, October 2, 2024, to Wednesday, October 30, 2024. They also took part in the “Re:Green Suraksan Eco Design Festival” from Friday, October 25, to Sunday, October 27, 2024, where they continuously explored various possibilities using pavilions.

Professor Yoojin Seo, who guided the students, said, “It is all the more meaningful and delightful because it is the result of lower-year students working diligently throughout the summer break,” and added, “I want to express words of encouragement and support to the students.”