Registration:

26.10.2026

Submission:

26.10.2026

Prize pool:

KRW 90,000,000

Participants must develop an integrated design system for the World Design Capital Busan 2028 Pavilion, including both a Fixed Pavilion and a Mobile Pavilion. The competition seeks creative design ideas that connect through unified design language, components, user experience, and operating systems. Stage 1 requires an anonymous concept proposal (up to 6 A3 pages). Two selected teams advance to Stage 2 for four weeks of design development, presenting detailed integrated designs, implementation strategies, and feasibility plans. The final winning team completes design refinement incorporating jury feedback. Proposals must address WDC Busan identity, spatial design, modularity, transport, assembly, accessibility, climate response, circularity, and legacy planning. The competition emphasizes integration between Fixed and Mobile Pavilions, adaptability across different sites, and sustainable implementation.

Open to companies, organizations, or sole proprietors active in design, architecture, spatial design, exhibition design, service design, industry, modular systems, or fabrication that have completed business registration or equivalent and are legally capable of entering contracts. Individuals without business registration are not eligible. No license, geographic location, academic qualification, or previous experience required for Stage 1. Joint entries permitted with designated Lead Entrant. Overseas entrants must provide evidence of lawful registration in their jurisdiction.

free

Stage 2 Design Development: KRW 20,000,000 per team (two teams selected). Winning Proposal Design Refinement: KRW 50,000,000 for the final winning team. All amounts include value-added tax and other applicable taxes. Stage 1 is unpaid. The competition does not confer rights to subsequent design commissions, fabrication, or installation work, which will be separately procured.