1. Objective of the Competition
It is to select an architectural design of excellence so that the selected architect(s) and the promoter may jointly create a work of architecture accommodating the needs of ACC in an innovative, artistic and economic way.

2. Type & Language of the Competition
It is an Open International Project Competition in a Single Stage, approved by UIA (International Union of Architects).
The official language is English.

3. Promoter of the Competition
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), Republic of Korea is the promoter. It is re-sponsible for financing the competition and all matters related to its supervision. It endorses the decision of the competition jury, and organizes the follow-up measures of the outcome of the competition.

The Executive Agency for Culture Cities of the MCT is the executive unit which exclusively deals with the competition and the related matters.

The Executive Agency for Culture Cities
1-57 Sejong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea 110-820
Tel. + 82.2.3704.3465

4. Jury
The following people have been selected by the promoter and the UIA and will serve as jurors:

， Jurors
Mr. Richard England, Architect (Malta) representing the UIA
Mr. Ken Yeang, Architect (Malaysia)
Mr. Yung Ho Chang, Architect (China)
Mr. Marcos Novak, Architect (USA / Venezuela)
Mr. Kimm, Jong Soung, Architect (Korea)
Mr. Chung, Guyon, Architect (Korea)
Mr. Kim, Junsung, Architect (Korea)

， Alternate Juror (no voting privilege, under normal circumstances)
Mr. Rainer Verbizh, Architect (France / Austria) UIA deputy representative

， Expert Advisor (no voting privilege)
Dr. Kim, Kwang-Myung (Korea)

， Professional Advisor (no voting privilege)
At its first meeting, the jury elects its chair. A jury member who is absent at its first meeting is disqualified, and the alternate member is made a titular member. The jury decision is made by a majority vote. For a brief absence by a jury member, the alternate jury member will participate in the jury proceeding. The professional advisor assists the jury and is present at all times during adjudication but has no vote. The expert advisor provides specific knowledge and shares his experiences in the cultural complex to the jury during adjudication, but has no vote.

5. Professional Advisor
Dr. Jaepil Choi
Professor of Architecture, Seoul National University

- Mobile Tel. +82.10.7161.6137
- Fax. +82.2.889.7615
- pa@acc2005.org

6. Awards
， 1st Prize: USD 200,000
The first prize winner will be commissioned as architect for the realization of the building. Development of the project will be in agreement with the promoter and in compliance with the Korean building standards.
， Two (2) 2nd Prizes: USD 50,000 each
， Four (4) 3rd Prizes: USD 30,000 each
， Ten (10) Honorable Mentions: USD 20,000 each

7. Competition Schedule
(All times are based on GMT+9, i.e. nine(9) hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.)

Competition Announcement : Wednesday, 18 May 2005
Registration: Wednesday, 18 May 2005 ~ Monday, 27 June 2005 17:00
Design Information Post-Up: Tuesday, 28 June 2005 09:00
Questions Posting by Competitors: Tuesday, 28 June 2005 09:00 ~ Friday, 22 July 2005 17:00
Answers Posting by Professional Advisor: Tuesday, 05 July 2005 09:00 ~ Tuesday, 26 July 2005 17:00

Entries Submission:
- By hand or postmarked Friday, 04 November 2005 17:00
- Deadline for reception of posted Entries Friday, 11 November 2005 17:00

Jury Monday, 28 November 2005 ~ Friday, 02 December 2005
Announcement of Winners: Friday, 02 December 2005

8. Official Website
http://www.acc2005.org
All the information necessary for the participation in the competition is disseminated through the official website. This website is the only communication channel between the promoter/professional advisor and the participants, including the Notices from the promoter/professional advisor, Questions & Answers, and Design Information Downloads.