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UNStudio installs new energy-generating facade for solar producer Hanwha’s HQ

UNStudio has completed renovations of the Hanwha headquarters in Seoul — all without disrupting the building’s...

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MVRDV to transform Seoul’s concrete-dominated waterfront into a vibrant, green oasis

Seoul has announced yet another inspiring eco-oriented urban project — a waterfront revitalization scheme designed...

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Obra Architects stimulates climate change discussion with a “climate-correcting machine”

To raise awareness about climate change, Obra Architects has created the Perpetual Spring, an eye-catching pavilion...

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MVRDV introduces a psychedelic blend of art and architecture in Paradise City

Dutch design firm MVRDV recently completed its latest project: The Imprint, an art-entertainment complex near Seoul’s...

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Gangnam’s answer to Central Park will pop up in the heart of Seoul

Dominique Perrault Architecture has been tapped to design the Gangnam International Transit Center, a gargantuan...

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Shimmering LED-studded tower showcases sustainability in Seoul

American firm The Beck Group designed an office tower in Seoul that makes its focus on sustainability a beautiful...

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Living green bridge keeps wildlife safe from a busy highway

This stunning green bridge creates a natural connection between two mountain peaks near Seoul in Korea. Blending...

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This gigantic floating Manta Ray could naturally purify Seoul’s river

What if our city infrastructure could also repair the damage we’ve done to nature? Vincent Callebaut’s Manta...

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Seoul's multi-tiered Deep House slopes into a gorgeous grassy roof

This house in South Korea's capital utilizes negative space to create various micro-environments that boost the...

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World’s newest mega-skyscraper opens in Seoul

The world’s newest super-tall building has opened in Seoul, Korea. Clocking in at fifth tallest in the world,...

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Repurposed shipping containers make a bold statement at the National Theater Company of Korea

Seoul's trendy mall made of shipping containers isn't the only place you'll see cargotecture in the city. Urbantainer,...

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Angular residence by Moon Hoon maximizes privacy and a tiny plot

This striking angular residence in Seoul channels the client's creative personality and the history of the plot,...

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Solar Pines are creative rest areas that generate clean energy

As the race to combat climate change becomes more urgent, solar energy generation is taking shape in a suite of...

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Quirky Pinocchio-themed museum looks like it came out of Geppetto's workshop

This unusual complex occupies a irregularly-shaped piece of land located on the outskirts of north eastern Seoul....

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UNStudio and Heerim unveil lush, garden-filled development for Seoul

The existing 32-tower site comprises over a million square meters with 4,424 apartments. UNStudio and Heerim will...

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