Museum of Emotions #6 competition Honorable mention winners - Jinwoo Pyun and Jihun Shin

We’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to the Honorable mention winners of our  "Museum of Emotions #6" competition – Jun Hanajiri and Takashi Miyase from South Korea!

Jun Hanajiri and Takashi Miyase

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.

After graduating from Jeju Hallim Industrial High School, Department of Architecture, I am currently a third-year student in Hoseo University Department of Architecture. After graduating from Ewha Womans University High School, I am currently a third-year student in Hoseo University Department of Architecture.

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?

In college, we are working on projects to design public facilities such as libraries and community centers, and recently, in collaboration with the Seoul Metropolitan Government, we construct pavilion which citizens can participate and create in Seoul Plaza.

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

To me, architecture is something complicated to explain. It's like a chef, an artist, or a technician. In the era I live in, the role of an architect seems to be biased. In terms of technology. An architect gives someone a happy space with lines on a drawing. I think that based on this sense of responsibility, it is a power that can solve big and small problems in society.

Why do you participate in architecture competitions?

I decided to participate in the competition to explore whether it is appropriate for architects to hold biases, and to take one step closer to becoming an architect who can make a positive social impact.

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

This can be the best chance to draw a creative line which have power to change your life. Just do it. Believe yourself.