As part of the “Enhancing the Dignity of Gyeonggi-do Traditional Markets” project, this competition aims to move away from uniform modernization schemes of traditional markets. Instead, it seeks to strengthen the competitiveness of traditional markets and revitalize the local economy through place-specific planning that reflects local identity, history, and distinctiveness, while harmonizing with the surrounding context.

Located in Uijeongbu City, the Haengbok-ro Alleyway Market is both a central commercial hub and a pedestrian-only street with heavy foot traffic. The project seeks to maximize its potential by creating a distinctive themed street, connecting fragmented market zones, and developing a cultural and artistic hub that can host diverse events.

Through innovative and creative designs for arcades and kiosks, the project aims to organically connect commercial areas, attract internal and external visitors, inject vitality into the space, and establish the market as a global tourist destination.

Given the project’s nature, the design process will involve close consultation and discussion with the client. Therefore, this competition does not require or evaluate fully completed design proposals. Instead, it emphasizes the designer’s understanding of the project direction, creativity, originality, and professional competence, with the goal of selecting a capable team suitable for technical and professional execution.

Competition Title: Design Competition for the Specialized Street Development of Haengbok-ro Alleyway Market, Uijeongbu City

Site Location: 180-11 Uijeongbu-dong, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea (within Haengbok-ro Alleyway Market Plaza)

Zoning Districts: General Commercial Zone, Plaza (overlap), Priority Landscape Management Zone

Competition Type: Proposal Competition

Competition Scope

Facility Use: Public facilities

Site Area: 13,573.6㎡ total / approx. 12,200㎡ subject to design

Facility Scale

Street Development: Approx. 19.5m width × 600m length (approx. 12,200㎡)

Arcade: Approx. 1,250㎡

Kiosks: Free design proposals allowed based on specifications provided in Attachment 01 (approx. 300㎡, ±5%)

Project Budget & Duration

Estimated Construction Cost: KRW 8,271,000,000 (incl. VAT)

Construction Period: 12 months (target completion: August 2027, subject to change)

Design Service Fee

Total: KRW 457,700,000 (incl. VAT, rounded down to the nearest 10,000 KRW)

Estimated Design Period: 180 days from commencement

Basic Design: 90 days

Detailed Design: 90 days

Competition Schedule

Announcement: 18 September 2025 (Thu), Public Procurement Service

Registration: 29 September (Mon) 09:00 – 2 October 2025 (Thu) 16:00, via competition website (designarchi.kr)

Briefing Session: 14 October 2025 (Tue, tentative), venue to be announced

Questions Submission: 15 October 2025 (Wed), in writing using the designated form

Answers Published: 20 October 2025 (Mon), on competition website

Submission of Entries: 17 November 2025 (Mon) 10:00–17:00, Gyeonggi Market Promotion Agency

Technical Review: 20–21 November 2025 (Thu–Fri), venue to be announced

Jury Evaluation: 24–27 November 2025 (Mon–Thu), Expert Jury Committee, venue to be announced

Results Announcement: 28 November 2025 (Fri), competition website.

Jury Committee

Hyunjoong Kim (Ewha Womans University)

Youngho Jang (Hongik University)

Sunjoo Cha (Seonjae Architects)

Kyungeun Kim (Semi Architects & Engineers)

Kyunggu Hong (Dankook University)

Wona Choi (Dongwon University)

Hyungki Shin (Guseong Architects & Engineers)

Technical Review Committee

Doohong Kim (Hong Architects & Engineers)

Soonjung Kwon (Ajou University)

Jinsook Kim (Gongmyeong Architects & Engineers)

Read more information about the competition website. 

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