Seoul: The Latest Architecture and News
Best Unbuilt Architecture: 7 Submitted Proposals Exploring Diverse Programs
Part of ArchDaily’s mission to highlight the best Architecture in the world, we are frequently rounding up unbuilt projects submitted by our readers. In this feature, we are focusing on competition proposals, showcasing a vast variety of functions.
A master plan from Seoul, a park in Bagdad, a chapel in Rwanda and an observation deck in Italy, to name a few, each of the described schemes responds to a different brief and offers a new perspective. With countless daily submissions from all over the world, ArchDaily is seeking to feature the finest projects and ensure a platform for everyone.
Young Joon Kim of Yo2 Architects on Rethinking Contemporary Seoul
Seoul is considered one of the most densely-populated and over-priced cities in the world, reaching a staggering $ 80,000 per square meter. The extreme conditions of the city have forced local architects to operate, design, and build framing the city's urban issues, traditions, and history. This approach by architects has created the theoretical basis of "The Condition of Seoul Architecture", a publication by multidisciplinary practice TCA Think Tank exhibited in the last Seoul Biennale, which sees the point of view of 18 innovative South Korean architects.
In this interview, Pier Alessio Rizzardi, founder of the practice, interviewed Young Joon Kim of Yo2 Architects, City Architect of Seoul, professor at MIT and Seoul National University, and curator of the Seoul Biennale. The atelier focuses on the creation of new architectural solutions using an urbanistic approach to architecture based on the complexity of contemporary life in Seoul.
Cho Min-suk of Mass Studies on Ephemeral Architecture and Crisis in Korea
Seoul is considered one of the most densely-populated and over-priced cities in the world, reaching a staggering $ 80,000 per square meter. The extreme conditions of the city have forced local architects to operate, design, and build framing the city's urban issues, traditions, and history. This approach by architects has created the theoretical basis of “The Condition of Seoul Architecture”, a publication by multidisciplinary practice TCA Think Tank which sees the point of view of 18 innovative South Korean architects. In this interview, Pier Alessio Rizzardi, founder of the practice, interviewed Chi Min-suk of Mass Studies, explaining his point of view on ephemeral architecture and what influences the studio's work the most.
Jadric Architektur + 1990uao Selected to Create the Seoul Photographic Art Museum
Vienna-based Studio Jadric Architektur and their Korean Partner 1990uao were chosen as the winners of the Seoul Photographic Art Museum international competition. The proposal will be part of the future cultural mile in Chang-dong.
Dance of Light Installation / Naruse Inokuma Architects + a round architects
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Architects: Naruse Inokuma Architects, a round architects
- Area: 2722 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Nemetschek, Trimble, sungwon industry
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Professionals: Kinoshita Structural Engineers, Eun Structural Engineering
MVRDV Wins Competition to Reimagine Seoul’s Waterfront
MVRDV has won the competition to redesign the Tancheon Valley and Seoul’s waterfront. Called “The Weaves”, the design was made to knit together pedestrian and bicycle paths, the natural landscapes, and public amenities. Commissioned by the government of Seoul, the design introduces a combination of natural and human activity in the midst of the city.
Frank Gehry and Peter Marino Design the Louis Vuitton Maison Seoul
The Louis Vuitton Maison Seoul, imagined by architects Frank Gehry and Peter Marino has just opened in the South Korean capital. Celebrating Korean heritage and culture, the design puts in place a curved glass facade, perched atop a white cubic mass.
Dominique Perrault Appointed Director of 2021 Seoul Biennale
Dominique Perrault was selected to direct the general curatorship of the 2021 edition of the Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism. Announced on November 8th, 2019, during the closing ceremony of the 2nd Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, Dominique Perrault joins the team of the Seoul Biennale as its new General Director, for the 3rd edition, scheduled from September to November 2021.
Seoul's Celebration of Architecture and the City Wraps up
Text provided by MasilWIDE. The Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism was held for about two months, came to an end in great success on November 10. First carried out in 2017 under the theme of 'Imminent Commons', the Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism (hereinafter Seoul Biennale) gathered 450,000 people in the first year and marked the beginning of the Seoul Biennale. This year, the much-expanded scale and interest of people were able to be seen as the attendance numbers of the first year was already exceeded in October, at the height of the Biennale.
Concrete Seoul Explores Brutalist Architecture in South Korea
Blue Crow Media has released its latest map exploring brutalist concrete architecture in Seoul, South Korea. The map is edited by Korea University-based architectural historian Professor Hyon-sob Kim, with original photography by Yongjoon Choi. The guide offers a unique look at Seoul’s unsurpassed history of concrete architecture from the 1960s to today.
Architect Moon Hoon on his Supernatural Take on Architecture
Seoul is considered one of the most densely-populated and over-priced cities in the world, reaching a staggering $ 80,000 per square meter. The extreme conditions of the city have forced local architects to operate, design, and build framing the city's urban issues, traditions, and history. This approach by architects has created the the theoretical basis of “The Condition of Seoul Architecture”, a publication by multidisciplinary practice TCA Think Tank which sees the point of view of 18 innovative South Korean architects. In this interview, Pier Alessio Rizzardi, founder of the practice, interviewed whimsical architect Moon Hoon, explaining his unique take on architecture and how his work has the ability to inspire people into another dimension.
INTERROBANG / Sae Min Oh _ bang by min
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Architects: Sae Min Oh _ bang by min
- Area: 329 m²
- Year: 2015
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Professionals: RC, WITH construction
Quad House / KIMNAM Architects
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Architects: KIMNAM Architects
- Area: 599 m²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: Timetech, Keukdong Powertech, Practice, TEO Structure
Up Yard House / Architects H2L
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Architects: Architects H2L
- Area: 182 m²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: Uri MEC, DesignGroup GAGA
SKNYPL Designs Inflatable ETFE Garden for Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture
Moscow based office SKNYPL created a new proposal for an inflatable garden atop the Seoul Hall of Urbanism & Architecture in South Korea. Designed as part of the Seoul Maru Competition, the project was made to form a contemporary gathering space for Seoul citizens and tourists alike. Called New Korean Garden, the project aims to complement and update the roof of the Seoul Hall and create a new unique rooftop experience and landmark for the city.
Seongbuk Dowon Exhibition Gallery / soje + ubac.sb + DRAWING WORKS
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Architects: DRAWING WORKS, soje, ubac.sb
- Area: 143 m²
- Year: 2017
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Professionals: ubac.sb, Ilmac sturcture