Designed by Baum Architects, Korea Polytechnic, which has been taking care of vocational public training in Korea, presents a paradigm in education that is future-oriented, dynamic and innovative. Korea Polytechnic embodies Korea’s prosperous future with advanced technology.
Photography: Won Yang Kim
For an efficient college administration and education, Korea Polytechnic runs I~VII college with 4 specialized ones, which are in total 11 colleges and 29 campuses all around the country. There are two-year degree courses, 18-month technician courses, and 500 different education and training programs. Polytechnics VI ? Gumi campus is specialized in the professional education of Electrics, Electronics and Communication.
Photography: Won Yang Kim Our project, the Engineering College, is located between the Main Building and the New Technology Center. The Main Building has constructed thirty years ago while the New Technology Center is newly built, making a historical contrast between the two. Before the construction of the Engineering College, the site had been unused and not noticed. However, it is situated in the campus center and surrounded by nature, historical buildings and major pathways. During the site visit, we envisioned the potential value of the place.
Photography: Won Yang Kim
Our intention was to make the project site as a campus core: a center space for academic and professional exchange. To this end, thin and linear masses are chosen for the new Engineering ...