Call for Citizen Architects for “Hwahong: The Great Architecture of Citizens”

14 Jul 2026

Call for Citizen Architects for “Hwahong: The Great Architecture of Citizens”
at the 63rd Suwon Hwaseong Festival


We are looking for citizen architects to participate in “Hwahong: The Great Architecture of Citizens” at the 63rd Suwon Hwaseong Festival. We welcome your interest and participation.


○ Program Title: Call for Citizen Architects for “Hwahong: The Great Architecture of Citizens” at the 63rd Suwon Hwaseong Festival

○ Number of Participants: Around 500

○ Application Period: July 20 (Mon) – September 10 (Thu), 2026

○ Eligibility: Anyone aged 7 or older
※ Applicants born on or before July 20, 2019 are eligible.
※ Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a guardian for safe participation.
※ Tools such as knives and scissors may be used during the workshop.

○ How to Apply: Submit the online application form via Google Forms
   https://forms.gle/kKpSv93iUQdJ5Mt66

○ Activity Details: Participants will take part in a community art workshop where they create cardboard architectural modules inspired by Hwahongmun Gate, one of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress’s landmarks, and work together to complete a large-scale architectural installation.

○ Activity Schedule

Module-Making Workshop: October 1 (Thu) – October 8 (Thu), 2026
· Morning session: 09:30–12:30
· Afternoon session: 13:30–17:30
※ The workshop will be held twice a day. Applicants may select available dates and time slots when filling out the application form.
※ Citizen architects must participate in the module-making workshop at least once.
※ Participation in only one session is allowed, and multiple-session participation is also possible.

Hwahong: The Great Architecture of Citizens: October 9 (Fri) – October 11 (Sun), 2026
· Build – Stay – Empty

○ Participation Requirement: Participation in the module-making workshop at least once
※ Participants may choose either a morning or afternoon session, and multiple-session participation is possible.


○ Inquiries: +82-70-8806-5511, +82-31-5191-3647
※ Inquiry Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00–17:00 / Closed during lunch break, 12:00–13:00

※ Some schedules may be subject to change depending on the progress of the program.

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Suwon Hwaseong Festival

241, Hyowon-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16490, Republic of Korea
T. 031-5191-3647,3068,3920 | F. 031-369-2126 

Copyright ⓒ Suwon hwaseong festival All rights reserved.

Suwon  Hwaseong Festival

241, Hyowon-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16490, Republic of Korea
T. 031-5191-3647,3068,3920 | F. 031-369-2126

Copyright ⓒ Suwon hwaseong festival All rights reserved.