Title Identifying Success Factors and Priorities in Public Architecture Design Procurement Using AHP
Authors 박지훈(Park, Ji-Hoon) ; 김경배(Kim, Kyung-Bae)
DOI https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2025.41.8.3
Page pp.3-12
ISSN 2733-6247
Keywords Public architecture; design procurement system; public architect; design competition; Architectural planning; AHP; Expert perception
Abstract In recent years, national and local governments have placed greater emphasis on the role of public architecture in enhancing the quality of the built environment, prompting revisions to related legislation and policy frameworks. Despite these policy-level improvements, significant challenges persist in the practical operation of public architecture design procurement systems, particularly in terms of transparency, efficiency, and quality assurance. Moreover, systematic research exploring concrete strategies for improving these systems remains insufficient. This study applies the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to identify key success factors and determine strategic priorities within the public architecture procurement process. Through a mixed-method approach that includes case studies from Seoul, Yeongju, and Paju, as well as expert interviews and structured surveys, the study offers an in-depth analysis of the current system. Findings indicate that architectural planning and design review are perceived as top priorities, followed by issues related to competitive tendering and bidding methods. Based on these insights, the study proposes practical strategies such as increasing the involvement of public architects, forming expert review panels, and establishing transparent, criteria-based evaluation frameworks.