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Crane Framework: Adaptive Office for Knowledge Industries

Authors:
Hae chan Heo, SUK HOON JUNG, JUNG HYUN KIM
Crane Framework: Adaptive Office for Knowledge Industries

Project in-detail

Designed with adaptability in mind, the space accommodates a wide range of office functions and supports the growth of knowledge-intensive industries. At its core, the project emphasizes flexibility and interaction—two essential qualities in today’s evolving work environments.
5 key facts about this project
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Integrates cranes as functional structural elements for modular office configurations.
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Utilizes extensive glass facades to enhance natural light and visual connectivity.
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Features cross-laminated timber panels for sustainability and aesthetic appeal.
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Incorporates flexible workspaces designed to adapt to changing business needs.
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Includes community facilities that encourage interaction within the urban fabric.

Located in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, this architectural project reimagines a former industrial site as a modern office and knowledge industry center. Sustainability is woven into the design through green roofs and integrated gardens, improving energy performance and providing outdoor areas that promote user well-being.

A defining feature of the design is the integration of cranes as functional and symbolic elements. These cranes enable modular office configurations, allowing spaces to be restructured easily in response to shifting business needs. Beyond practicality, they highlight the site's industrial past while promoting vertical connectivity and efficient space usage.

The architecture favors an open-plan layout, maximizing natural light and transparency. Concrete ensures strength and continuity with the original structure. Steel supports the crane mechanisms, preserving industrial character. Glass enhances visual openness, while wood adds warmth and comfort to the interior experience.

Most importantly, the project is designed not just for companies but for the broader community. Public amenities and recreational spaces invite local engagement, strengthening ties between the building and the neighborhood. By balancing heritage with innovation, this project creates a forward-thinking workspace that honors its past while embracing the future of urban collaboration.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge invites architects and designers to create iconic public sculptures for one of two sites in Saudi Arabia: Abu Hadriyah Road or the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar. Proposals should reflect Saudi identity, culture, and future aspirations.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge is an international architecture and design competition inviting creatives to shape the future of Saudi Arabia’s public spaces. With a total prize fund of €50,000, the competition calls for sculptural proposals that merge cultural symbolism with innovative design, offering participants a chance to see their concepts brought to life in a rapidly transforming national context.

Organised by Buildner in partnership with the Mujassam Watan Initiative, the challenge focuses on two prominent locations: Abu Hadriyah Road, a major highway and gateway into the Eastern Province, and the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar, a pedestrian-focused waterfront district. Designers must select one site and develop a sculpture that engages with its surroundings—whether addressing the fast-paced dynamism of a transit corridor or creating moments of interaction along a coastal promenade.

Proposals should be bold, site-specific, and rooted in narrative—drawing on themes such as heritage, national identity, transformation, and dialogue. Environmental responsiveness, material durability, and feasibility are strongly encouraged, as winning projects may be selected for actual construction.

Each submission must include four A2 landscape presentation boards, a cover image, and a written project description. The competition is open to professionals and students alike, working individually or in teams of up to four people. No professional license is required.

Registration is open until July 24, 2025, with final submissions due by August 27, 2025. Winners will be announced on October 1, 2025.

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €

50,000 € PRIZE project COMPETITION
Prize 50,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025

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