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Miryang Election Commission Office
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Miryang-si, South Korea
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Miryang Election Commission Office
Miryang-si, South Korea
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2025
SIZE
5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft
BUDGET
$1M - 5M
In a liberal democratic society, elections form the foundation of the state. They are the means by which the people exercise their sovereignty in tangible form, and in this process, fairness and transparency are indispensable. Elections are not merely procedural events but the very mechanism through which social trust is built. Hence, the role of the institutions that organize them is of great importance.
In particular, local election commissions play a critical role in applying central guidelines to on-site realities and managing the election process in close proximity to the citizens. These institutions go beyond administrative offices—they are the very infrastructure that allows democracy to function as an everyday practice within the community.
The design of the Miryang Election Commission Office began as an attempt to translate this institutional role into architectural form. The building was conceived not merely as a facility that supports elections, but as a space that fosters trust among citizens and provides an environment in which staff can carry out fair and transparent electoral procedures. In this context, the architecture embodies the essence of democracy through restraint and composure rather than overt symbolism.
The site is located in a quiet area of Nae-dong, Miryang City. Facing the Miryang River to the south and a 25-meter-wide road to the north, the site’s topography and orientation became key determinants of the building’s organization. The northern zone, which greets visitors from the main road, houses the administrative wing, representing the public core of the building where official functions are performed—an embodiment of accessibility and openness.
In contrast, the residential wing for staff is positioned on the southern side, overlooking the river. This area supports 24-hour on-duty operations during election periods while providing stable residential spaces for employees. The clear yet harmonious distinction between these two wings—the public and the private—strengthens both functionality and security, establishing the architectural identity of the building.
The facility consists of three floors, each organized according to the operational structure of the Election Commission.
The first floor accommodates the parking area and the election materials storage, forming the logistical foundation of the building.
The second floor houses the main offices, committee rooms, and the ballot box storage room, the secure core of the facility. Given that ballot boxes embody the very will of the people, their protection demands the highest level of security. The storage room is constructed with reinforced security walls to ensure absolute stability against intrusion or impact.
The third floor contains a multipurpose meeting room, offices for the Fair Election Support Team, and investigation rooms, serving as the operational center for maintaining election integrity.
Through this vertical zoning, the building manifests not only functional organization but also the architectural expression of fairness, order, and protection—the values inherent in democracy itself.
Externally, the building’s calm material palette and controlled composition reinforce its institutional character. The façade, finished with brick tiles, conveys discipline through rhythmic repetition and creates a grounded, composed impression that blends seamlessly with the surrounding urban fabric.
A rounded stair volume on the left side of the main elevation contrasts the rectilinear office mass, introducing rhythm and balance to the façade. This curved form draws natural light into the shared interior spaces, enriching the spatial experience while becoming a subtle architectural signature of the building.
These carefully calibrated gestures—between solidity and openness, formality and warmth—transform the office from a mere workplace into a symbol of civic integrity.
The Miryang Election Commission Office is an architectural interpretation of fairness and transparency—the moral foundations of democracy—rendered into physical form. Harmoniously integrated into its urban and natural surroundings, it stands as both an operational facility and a civic landmark that sustains the credibility of the nation’s electoral system.
By delicately balancing security and openness, public and private functions, the project embodies the design ethos essential to contemporary public architecture. Ultimately, this building is more than an administrative structure—it is a civic infrastructure supporting local democracy and a lasting architectural symbol of fair elections for generations to come.
In particular, local election commissions play a critical role in applying central guidelines to on-site realities and managing the election process in close proximity to the citizens. These institutions go beyond administrative offices—they are the very infrastructure that allows democracy to function as an everyday practice within the community.
The design of the Miryang Election Commission Office began as an attempt to translate this institutional role into architectural form. The building was conceived not merely as a facility that supports elections, but as a space that fosters trust among citizens and provides an environment in which staff can carry out fair and transparent electoral procedures. In this context, the architecture embodies the essence of democracy through restraint and composure rather than overt symbolism.
The site is located in a quiet area of Nae-dong, Miryang City. Facing the Miryang River to the south and a 25-meter-wide road to the north, the site’s topography and orientation became key determinants of the building’s organization. The northern zone, which greets visitors from the main road, houses the administrative wing, representing the public core of the building where official functions are performed—an embodiment of accessibility and openness.
In contrast, the residential wing for staff is positioned on the southern side, overlooking the river. This area supports 24-hour on-duty operations during election periods while providing stable residential spaces for employees. The clear yet harmonious distinction between these two wings—the public and the private—strengthens both functionality and security, establishing the architectural identity of the building.
The facility consists of three floors, each organized according to the operational structure of the Election Commission.
The first floor accommodates the parking area and the election materials storage, forming the logistical foundation of the building.
The second floor houses the main offices, committee rooms, and the ballot box storage room, the secure core of the facility. Given that ballot boxes embody the very will of the people, their protection demands the highest level of security. The storage room is constructed with reinforced security walls to ensure absolute stability against intrusion or impact.
The third floor contains a multipurpose meeting room, offices for the Fair Election Support Team, and investigation rooms, serving as the operational center for maintaining election integrity.
Through this vertical zoning, the building manifests not only functional organization but also the architectural expression of fairness, order, and protection—the values inherent in democracy itself.
Externally, the building’s calm material palette and controlled composition reinforce its institutional character. The façade, finished with brick tiles, conveys discipline through rhythmic repetition and creates a grounded, composed impression that blends seamlessly with the surrounding urban fabric.
A rounded stair volume on the left side of the main elevation contrasts the rectilinear office mass, introducing rhythm and balance to the façade. This curved form draws natural light into the shared interior spaces, enriching the spatial experience while becoming a subtle architectural signature of the building.
These carefully calibrated gestures—between solidity and openness, formality and warmth—transform the office from a mere workplace into a symbol of civic integrity.
The Miryang Election Commission Office is an architectural interpretation of fairness and transparency—the moral foundations of democracy—rendered into physical form. Harmoniously integrated into its urban and natural surroundings, it stands as both an operational facility and a civic landmark that sustains the credibility of the nation’s electoral system.
By delicately balancing security and openness, public and private functions, the project embodies the design ethos essential to contemporary public architecture. Ultimately, this building is more than an administrative structure—it is a civic infrastructure supporting local democracy and a lasting architectural symbol of fair elections for generations to come.
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