The 22nd May 21 Architectural Festival closed with due ceremony at the Sci-Tech Complex in Pyongyang on May 16.
Exchanged at the festival were successes and experience gained in the work to build structures which serve as models and standards of the times embodying the architectural idea based on the people-first principle and to put architectural science and technology on a higher stage.
During the festival there were a presentation of experience gained in designing and creating the architectural aesthetic features of 10 000 flats at the fourth stage in the Hwasong area and a video show on the world trend of architecture.
South Phyongan, South Hamgyong and North Hwanghae provinces were highly appreciated at the festival.
Present at the closing ceremony were Vice-Premier Kim Jong Gwan, officials concerned and scientists, designers, lecturers and researchers in the field of construction across the country.
The examination results were announced and trophies, diplomas and certificates were awarded to the Paektusan Institute of Architecture, Pyongyang University of Architecture, the Pyongyang Urban Planning Institute, the Kangwon Provincial Design Institute, the Jagang Provincial Design Institute and others highly appreciated units and participants.
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