The quality of a public building project is significantly influenced by its initial planning phase. Scope of Work (SOW) statement is the core document that conveys the planning to architects outlining project's goals and serving as contractual basis. However expertise and experience of staff in public construction vary greatly among commissioning organizations in South Korea.

While large-scale entities like the Seoul Metropolitan Government or the Public Procurement Service provide precise and clear SOW, smaller or less experienced institutions often lack the capacity to do so leading them to reuse or copy examples from other projects. This practice results in inconsistencies frequent design changes confusion and a lack of trust in the SOW as a reliable standard.

This study aims to address these issues by proposing a standardized format for the Scope of Work (SOW) statement and Common Design Guidelines. The goal is to enhance the planning capabilities of public clients and improve the overall quality of public architecture.