Busan Architecture Festival

Introduction to the Organization

BAF is

BAF is an open and public organization that has been hosting a variety of events since 2001 including international design competitions,
academic conferences and lectures, workshops, exhibitions, events, and research service projects in order to seek and implement the ways to
develop the architecture and city environment of Busan with the participation of architecture people and interested citizens.

BAF is an open and public organization that has been hosting a variety of events since 2001 including international design competitions, academic conferences and lectures, workshops, exhibitions, events, and research service projects in order to seek and implement the ways to develop the architecture and city environment of Busan with the participation of architecture people and interested citizens.

Name of corporation Busan Architecture Festival (BAF) Organizing Committee
Registration Agency Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Registration No. 2003-456, Registration date: September 6, 2003)
Purpose of establishment Expansion of the architectural culture base, promotion of international exchanges, development of the city and architectural culture through the training of professionals

History

Feb. 15, 2001. Confirmed plans to launch BIACF
Apr. 21, 2001. Formed the Promotion Committee
Jul. 15, 2003. Held the initiator meeting of the Organizing Committee

Sep. 6. 2003. Received establishment approval of BAF Organizing Committee as an incorporated body (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)
Nov. 18, 2003. Held the inaugural assembly of BAF Organizing Committee
- Held BIACF events every year since 2001
- Held Comprehensive Exhibition & Events every other year since 2012

Major projects

Domestic and international architectural competitions for the quality improvement of city space
Value-added projects and academic services for the realization of city architecture befitting Busan

Projects for supporting creative activities of architecture and professional training
Projects for revitalizing local economy through fostering architecture and the related industry

Projects for expanding international exchanges in architectural culture