College Of Engineering Seoul National University

Engineering House

Engineering House was built to become the central pillar of science and technology in Korea and to serve the country in a spirit of harmony and service. The project plan began on May 23, 1993 at the alumni association’s general assembly. Fundraising for construction began in October of the same year, with alumni donations ranging from 100,000 won to 300 million won.
With the help of many people, Engineering House was completed on May 21, 2000, after 20 months of construction. It provides a location for academic research as well as a symbolic location for the engineers of SNU to gather.

History

2000~
1992

Apr. 30, 2000
Total of 4.9 billion won raised for construction.
May 21, 2000
Engineering House construction completed.
Feb. 13, 1998
Construction approved by the Gwanak district office.
Feb. 27, 1998
Construction plan acquired from Hyang Architectural Office and sent to the organizing office (chairman Professor Hong, Sung Mok) for examination
Mar. 10, 1998
Hyundai Industrial Development selected as contractor
May 17, 1998
2.2 billion won raised (1.7 billion in contributions, plus 500 million), cornerstone laying ceremony held
June 16, 1998
College of Engineering Education Research Foundation transfers first 500million won out of the 2.2 billion won development fund
June 22, 1998
Total of 1.5 billion won donated by Hyundai Heavy Industries, Hyundai Motors,Hyundai Electronics, Incheon Steels, and Korea Industrial Development
July 28, 1998
Development Fund board of directors established to handle use of donations and other decisions
Aug. 3, 1998
College of Engineering Education Research Foundation transfers 800 million won
Oct. 30, 1998
College of Engineering Education Research Foundation transfers 900 million won
Dec. 4, 1997
SNU Campus Planning Committee makes final approval of construction and performs further detailed planning and design
Dec. 13, 1996
SNU Campus Planning Committee passes Engineering House construction plan with changes from the original plan
May 13, 1994
200 million won raised for construction
May 23, 1993
Engineering House construction plan included in 1993 business plan, with a goal of raising 3 billion won at the general assembly of the College of Engineering alumni
Oct. 20, 1993
1993 Engineering House construction plan guidebook examined at senior officials’ meeting; 18,000 copies printed for all alumni; Engineering House Construction Planning Committee organized
Nov. 16, 1992
Need for Engineering House discussed at alumni meeting
Dec. 30, 1992
Engineering House construction plan issued