Museum of Emotions #8 competition Honorable mention winner - Jung Sungbeen

We’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to the Honorable mention winner of our Museum of Emotions #8 competition – Jung Sungbeen   from South Korea!

Jung Sungbeen

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.

I am in my sixth semester of the Bachelor’s degree in Housing and Interior Design at Chung-Ang University.

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?

I am interested in how small interventions can transform existing spaces. Through independent experiments with light and sound, I explore ways to change the atmosphere of a space and how people experience it.

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

That's a tough question. I'd say architecture is a floor, wall, and a ceiling. Architect's job, I suppose, is to make them feel like more than that.

Why do you participate in architecture competitions?

I participate in competitions because I learn a lot from seeing how others respond to the same brief. After working through the same challenge myself, I also learn a lot by studying the winning entries.

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

I hesitated too because I wasn’t confident in my skills. I’d suggest choosing a brief that interests you and treating the competition as a chance to learn. You don’t have to feel completely ready before you begin.