Museum of Emotions / Edition #7 competition 1st and Student Prize winner - Sangmyung University

We’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to the 1st Prize and Student Award winners of our Museum of Emotions / Edition #7 competition –Minseok Choi and Jang Sieon from South Korea!

Minseok Choi and Jang Sieon

Please tell us about your company (when it was founded, where it is based, how many employees, etc) Alternatively, if you do not have a company, please give us some insights on your own professional/academia background.

We are Seniors majoring in Interior Design at Sangmyung University in South Korea.

Brief information about the projects that you/your company have been involved with. For instance, what scale have you focused on/preferred, any significant projects where the company/ individuals have been Involved?

Museum of Emotions edition #5 winner. Participated Buildner competition 8 times, competition lover.

What does architecture mean to you and what is the role of an architect in your society?

"Architecture reflects human life and the times. I believe an architect’s role is to propose solutions that help society move in a better direction."

Why do you participate in architecture competitions?

We participate in architecture competitions to prove ourselves and challenge ourselves.

What advice would you give to individuals who struggle to decide whether it would be beneficial for them to participate in architecture competitions?

Just apply first and embrace the struggle. Diving deep into new ideas is a rewarding experience that fosters both personal and professional growth. To me, enjoying the creative process is just as essential as achieving an excellent outcome.