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Enhancing urban architecture expertise through the master architect system: Focused on the Sejong educational complex in Korea and the siemens campus in Germany
Hanyeol Baek1*
1Professor, School of Architecture, Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
*Corresponding Author
31 March 2026. pp. 41-55
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Abstract

This study explores strategies to enhance urban design expertise through the implementation of the Master Architect (MA) system in South Korea. By conducting a comparative analysis of two representative cases—the Educational Facility Complex in Sejong City, Korea, and the Siemens Campus in Erlangen, Germany—the research investigates how expert systems influence project planning, design governance, and multidisciplinary collaboration in large-scale urban development. The findings reveal that while Korea’s MA system offers the potential to reinforce design consistency and public value, it currently lacks institutional authority and integration with participatory planning frameworks. In contrast, Germany’s phased planning process and clear legal delegation of responsibilities to lead architects ensure greater design continuity and stakeholder engagement. Based on this analysis, the study proposes actionable strategies to strengthen the MA system in Korea, including legal revisions, enhanced institutional autonomy, and structured stakeholder participation. The research contributes to urban design policy by offering practical insights into professional governance models that balance design quality and democratic process in complex urban projects.

Keywords
master architect
plannings system
urban design governance
sejong educational complex
siemens campus in germany
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  • Publisher :Sustainable Building Research Center (ERC) Innovative Durable Building and Infrastructure Research Center
  • Publisher(Ko) :건설구조물 내구성혁신 연구센터
  • Journal Title :International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development
  • Volume : 17
  • No :1
  • Pages :41-55
  • Received Date : 2025-09-01
  • Accepted Date : 2026-03-07
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.22712/susb.20260004
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