K.I.F.A

2025 Women Architects Exhibition
Business Name	2025 Women Architects Exhibition
Event Period	20 - 25 May 2025
Event Location	2Dongdaemun Design Plaza(DDP)
Business Description
- 2025 Future Vision Establishment and Vision Proclamation Ceremony of the Korean Institute of Female Architects(KIFA) (Subject) The social role of women architects and future trends in urban architecture (Background) Changes and Prospects for the Architecture Industry in Response to Shifts in the Architectural Workforce and the Gender Ratio of Architecture Student (Goal) Our aim as an organization of women architects is to prepare for the future of the changing architectural world, to present the direction and vision of future architects' activities, and to provide role models for juniors who dream of becoming architects.
- 2025 International Symposium and Exchange Exhibition for Women Architects (Subject) Future trends in architecture and urban space as viewed by women architects (Goal) Facilitating the exchange of information on architecture, urban and environmental design, and related fields across national boundaries, while raising awareness of the social role of women architects
- Member Exchange Exhibition (Subject) Exhibition on the History and Works of Women Architects (1965 to Present) (Goal) 1965 to Present: Exhibition on the History and Works of Women Architects to Raise Awareness and Reflect on the Current Status of Women Architects in Korea.
- Student Competition (Subject) Architectural value for social issues and future architectural directions (Goal) Providing young architects and students with an opportunity to realize their dreams and share the architectural values of future generations through award-winning works
Business Description	Purpose	- The Korean Institute of Female Architects(KIFA), established in 1982, was founded to create a platform for women architects to showcase their creativity and skills, strengthen the capacity and empowerment of its members, and contribute to the advancement of national architectural culture. - For the past 42 years, KIFA has contributed to the advance- ment of Korean architecture through diverse activities, including project exhibitions, academic papers, research, symposiums, international exchanges, community service, and the promotion of architectural culture through public education." - Significant changes are anticipated in the architecture industry due to shifting demographics in the architectural workforce and among architecture students, with a rapidly increasing proportion of women. However, the representation of women in architectural technology and engineering remains relatively low. - Gender issues in South Korea remain unresolved (the country ranks 105th on the World Economic Forum's Gender Equality Index), and there is a growing social demand to support women in balancing childcare and career. - The leadership of professional organizations for women architects is essential for fostering an inclusive and diverse society. Accordingly, our association will celebrate its 43rd anniversary in May 2025 and, through the '2025 Women Architects' exhibition, will highlight the contributions of women architects from past, present, and future generations, creating a space for intergenerational exchange and engagement with the public.
Outline	(Date) 20 - 25 May 2025 (Location) Dongdaemun Design Plaza(DDP) (Event Details) - 2025 Vision Proclamation Ceremony of the Korean Institute of Female Architects(KIFA) - 2025 International Symposium and Exchange Exhibition for Women Architects - Member Exchange Exhibition and Student Competition (Organized by [Organization]) President Senior Vice President Executive Planning Planning Committee Establishment of Future Vision and Vision Proclamation Ceremony Future Vision Committee International Symposium and Exhibition - International Exchange Committee - Child Care Facilities Committee - Elderly Welfare Committee Member Exchange Exhibition and Student Competition - Member Exchange Committee - Business Operations Committee Event Support for Art Brochure Production, Publicity, and Space Rental - Compilation Committee - Publicity Committee - New Media Committee - Social Contribution Committee - Finance Committee
Event Overview	2025 Vision Proclamation Ceremony of the Korean Institute of Female Architects(KIFA) [The Social Role of Women Architects and Future Trends in Urban Architecture] (Future Vision Proclamation Ceremony) - The purpose of this project is to clearly define the identity and philosophy of the association as a collective of women architects and to establish balanced goals and actionable strategies that resonate with its 1,400 members. By outlining the vision, core values, and implementation strategies for the next 30 years, KIFA aims to guide its future-oriented management and member engagement activities. (Event Overview of Future Vision Proclamation Ceremony) Participants : 200 association members and affiliated individuals Event Staff : 30 people total Event Date : May 20, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (approx. 2 hours) 2025 International Symposium and Exchange Exhibition for Women Architects [The Social Role of Women Architects and Future Trends in Urban Architecture] (International Symposium) - An international symposium for women architects specializing in architecture, urban, and environmental design, and related fields, aimed at exchanging information across national boundaries and fostering positive advancements in professional skills. Through presentations on architectural, urban, and environmental issues, the symposium seeks to raise awareness of the social role of women architects. (International Exchange Exhibition) - To exhibit under the theme ‘Proposals on Future Trends in Architecture and Urban Space from the Perspective of Women Architects,’ 30 participants from across continents have been selected to take part. (Event Overview) - Speakers : 5 speakers (1 domestic, 4 international) selected from different continents, in a presentation and discussion format - Registration : Expected 200-300 participants - Attendees : Total of 60 people (27 domestic, 30 international) - International Symposium Date and Time : May 20, 2025, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. - International Exchange Exhibition : May 20-25, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Member Exchange Exhibition and Student Competition History of women architects (Member Exchange Exhibition) - The exhibition aims to showcase the works of women architects, highlighting the current state of Korean architecture, offering role models for young and aspiring architects, and preparing for the uture of the architectural field in the era of Industrial Evolution. Additionally, it seeks to present the history and contributions of women architects by organizing the exhibition into sections on the past, present, and future, covering the history of women in architecture from 1965 to the present, and reflecting on the role of women architects in the Korean architectural community today. (Event Overview) - Number of Exhibition Works : 50 works selected from members' portfolios - Eligibility : Members of the Korean Institute of Women Architects - Selection Criteria : Completed buildings designed by members, works chosen through internal and external evaluations, including interior design, landscape, eco-friendly projects, and research outcomes - Event Date : May 20-25, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Student Competition) - The aim of this event is to provide an opportunity for students, who will lead the future of architecture, to realize their dreams by participating in a student competition under the theme, 'Architectural Values for Social Issues and Future Directions in Architecture.' Through this theme, along with student submissions and winning works, the event seeks to share the architectural values that future generations strive for, advance the profession as a whole, and redefine the role and status of women architects in the architectural field." (Event Overview) - Number of Exhibition Works : 30 selected works - Eligibility : Students majoring in architecture - Criteria : Panels or videos based on the theme "Architectural Value for Social Issues and Future Architectural Directions" - Event Date : May 20-25, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Business Name

2025 Women Architects Exhibition

Event Period

20 - 25 May 2025

Event Location

2Dongdaemun Design Plaza(DDP)

Business Description

- 2025 Future Vision Establishment and Vision Proclamation Ceremony of the Korean Institute of Female Architects(KIFA)
(Subject) The social role of women architects and future trends in urban architecture
(Background) Changes and Prospects for the Architecture Industry in Response to Shifts in the Architectural Workforce and the Gender Ratio of Architecture Student
(Goal) Our aim as an organization of women architects is to prepare for the future of the changing architectural world, to present the direction and vision of future architects' activities, and to provide role models for juniors who dream of becoming architects.

- 2025 International Symposium and Exchange Exhibition for Women Architects
(Subject) Future trends in architecture and urban space as viewed by women architects
(Goal) Facilitating the exchange of information on architecture, urban and environmental design, and related fields across national boundaries, while raising awareness of the social role of women architects

- Member Exchange Exhibition
(Subject) Exhibition on the History and Works of Women Architects (1965 to Present)
(Goal) 1965 to Present: Exhibition on the History and Works of Women Architects to Raise Awareness and Reflect on the Current Status of Women Architects in Korea.

- Student Competition
(Subject) Architectural value for social issues and future architectural directions
(Goal) Providing young architects and students with an opportunity to realize their dreams and share the architectural values of future generations through award-winning works

Business Description

Purpose

- The Korean Institute of Female Architects(KIFA), established in 1982, was founded to create a platform for women architects to showcase their creativity and skills, strengthen the capacity and empowerment of its members, and contribute to the advancement of national architectural culture.
- For the past 42 years, KIFA has contributed to the advance- ment of Korean architecture through diverse activities, including project exhibitions, academic papers, research, symposiums, international exchanges, community service, and the promotion of architectural culture through public education."
- Significant changes are anticipated in the architecture industry due to shifting demographics in the architectural workforce and among architecture students, with a rapidly increasing proportion of women. However, the representation of women in architectural technology and engineering remains relatively low.
- Gender issues in South Korea remain unresolved (the country ranks 105th on the World Economic Forum's Gender Equality Index), and there is a growing social demand to support women in balancing childcare and career.
- The leadership of professional organizations for women architects is essential for fostering an inclusive and diverse society. Accordingly, our association will celebrate its 43rd anniversary in May 2025 and, through the '2025 Women Architects' exhibition, will highlight the contributions of women architects from past, present, and future generations, creating a space for intergenerational exchange and engagement with the public.

Outline

(Date) 20 - 25 May 2025
(Location) Dongdaemun Design Plaza(DDP)
(Event Details)
- 2025 Vision Proclamation Ceremony of the Korean Institute of Female Architects(KIFA)
- 2025 International Symposium and Exchange Exhibition for Women Architects
- Member Exchange Exhibition and Student Competition
(Organized by [Organization])

President

Senior Vice
President

Executive Planning

Planning Committee

Establishment of Future Vision and Vision Proclamation Ceremony

Future Vision Committee

International Symposium and Exhibition

- International Exchange Committee
- Child Care Facilities Committee
- Elderly Welfare Committee

Member Exchange Exhibition and Student Competition

- Member Exchange Committee
- Business Operations Committee

Event Support for Art Brochure Production, Publicity, and Space Rental

- Compilation Committee
- Publicity Committee
- New Media Committee
- Social Contribution Committee
- Finance Committee

Event Overview

2025 Vision Proclamation Ceremony of the Korean Institute of Female Architects(KIFA) [The Social Role of Women Architects and Future Trends in Urban Architecture]
(Future Vision Proclamation Ceremony)
- The purpose of this project is to clearly define the identity and philosophy of the association as a collective of women architects and to establish balanced goals and actionable strategies that resonate with its 1,400 members. By outlining the vision, core values, and implementation strategies for the next 30 years, KIFA aims to guide its future-oriented management and member engagement activities.
(Event Overview of Future Vision Proclamation Ceremony)
Participants : 200 association members and affiliated individuals
Event Staff : 30 people total
Event Date : May 20, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (approx. 2 hours)

2025 International Symposium and Exchange Exhibition for Women Architects [The Social Role of Women Architects and Future Trends in Urban Architecture]
(International Symposium)
- An international symposium for women architects specializing in architecture, urban, and environmental design, and related fields, aimed at exchanging information across national boundaries and fostering positive advancements in professional skills. Through presentations on architectural, urban, and environmental issues, the symposium seeks to raise awareness of the social role of women architects.
(International Exchange Exhibition)
- To exhibit under the theme ‘Proposals on Future Trends in Architecture and Urban Space from the Perspective of Women Architects,’ 30 participants from across continents have been selected to take part.
(Event Overview)
- Speakers : 5 speakers (1 domestic, 4 international) selected from different continents, in a presentation and discussion format
- Registration : Expected 200-300 participants
- Attendees : Total of 60 people (27 domestic, 30 international)
- International Symposium Date and Time : May 20, 2025, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
- International Exchange Exhibition : May 20-25, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Member Exchange Exhibition and Student Competition

History of women architects
(Member Exchange Exhibition)
- The exhibition aims to showcase the works of women architects, highlighting the current state of Korean architecture, offering role models for young and aspiring architects, and preparing for the uture of the architectural field in the era of Industrial Evolution. Additionally, it seeks to present the history and contributions of women architects by organizing the exhibition into sections on the past, present, and future, covering the history of women in architecture from 1965 to the present, and reflecting on the role of women architects in the Korean architectural community today.
(Event Overview)
- Number of Exhibition Works : 50 works selected from members' portfolios
- Eligibility : Members of the Korean Institute of Women Architects
- Selection Criteria : Completed buildings designed by members, works chosen through internal and external evaluations, including interior design, landscape, eco-friendly projects, and research outcomes
- Event Date : May 20-25, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(Student Competition)
- The aim of this event is to provide an opportunity for students, who will lead the future of architecture, to realize their dreams by participating in a student competition under the theme, 'Architectural Values for Social Issues and Future Directions in Architecture.' Through this theme, along with student submissions and winning works, the event seeks to share the architectural values that future generations strive for, advance the profession as a whole, and redefine the role and status of women architects in the architectural field."
(Event Overview)
- Number of Exhibition Works : 30 selected works
- Eligibility : Students majoring in architecture
- Criteria : Panels or videos based on the theme "Architectural Value for Social Issues and Future Architectural Directions"
- Event Date : May 20-25, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.