Dongkuk Steel Group Appoints 7 Future Architecture Talents as First Luxtilier Fellows

First Class of Songwon Future Architecture Talent Fellows Selected
All Expenses Covered for UK Architectural Field Study and Architect Workshop

Dongkuk Steel Group is expanding its fellowship program for nurturing future talents in architecture, strengthening its efforts to develop the next generation of professionals.

According to a statement released on July 30, Dongkuk Steel Group held the "2026 Songwon Future Architecture Talent Fellowship 'Luxtilier' Appointment Ceremony" at its headquarters, Ferrum Tower in Suha-dong, Seoul, where seven university students who were finally selected as the first class of fellows were officially appointed as "Luxtilier."

Jang Sewook, Vice Chairman of Dongkuk Steel Group (center), is taking a commemorative photo with the first selected members of the Songwon Future Architecture Talent Fellowship appointed as 'Luxatelier.' They formed the letter 'L,' the first letter of Luxatelier, with their hands. Dongkuk Holdings

Jang Sewook, Vice Chairman of Dongkuk Steel Group, personally attended the ceremony and presented the appointment certificates to the first cohort.

The first selection round saw 116 applicants from 43 universities. Architecture professors, including Professor Jang Yun-Kyu from Kookmin University and Professor Kim Jae-Kyung from Hanyang University, participated in the final interviews and directly evaluated the candidates' portfolio presentations.

The final seven selected fellows are: Ko Yu-jin (Architecture graduate, Konkuk University), Kim Se-yeon (Architecture graduate, Kyonggi University), Paek Seung-jae (currently studying Architecture, Inha University), Oh Chang-kyung (currently studying Architecture at the Graduate School of Hanyang University), Yoo Ji-hoo (Architecture graduate, Kookmin University), Lee Su-bin (Architecture graduate, Dankook University), and Heo Sang-hyun (currently studying Interior Architecture at College of Architecture and Urban Studies, Hongik University).

Upon receiving their certificates, the first batch of Songwon Future Architecture fellows have been officially registered as members of Luxtilier and, supported by Dongkuk Steel Group, will participate in a seven-day architectural field study in the United Kingdom from August 4 to 10.

During their trip, the fellows will take part in a one-day workshop at the studio of global architecture master Thomas Heatherwick, tour landmark buildings in London, visit museums and cultural spaces, and have opportunities to interact with architectural experts.

All travel expenses, including airfare, accommodation, meals, as well as supplementary expenses such as attending the musical 'Wicked' and participating in museum docent programs, will be fully covered.

Luxtilier is an architectural talent network that Dongkuk Steel Group has operated since 2017 to identify and foster future talents in architecture. It serves as a platform for continued exchanges among students, professionals, and the industry through architecture.

Dongkuk Steel Group plans to select the second class of Songwon Future Architecture Talent Fellowship in the first half of next year. Through regular yearly selection, the group aims to further develop this into a differentiated program unique to Dongkuk Steel Group.

Vice Chairman Jang stated, "I hope that through this trip to the UK, you will have a valuable opportunity to learn and grow by directly experiencing world-class architecture and design. As members of Luxtilier, I look forward to you building strong connections and working together to shape the future of architecture."

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