Established in 2017, the Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism explores the diverse challenges arising from rapid urban growth through the lens of architecture and urbanism. With a focus on Seoul and other global cities, the Biennale seeks to address pressing urban issues and propose innovative solutions. The Biennale features Thematic Exhibitions centered on a specific theme, Guest Cities Exhibition showcasing pioneering public projects from around the globe, and On-site Projects that bring the theme to life. Additionally, the Biennale directs participatory programs such as Global Studios and educational workshops, providing a collaborative space where experts, government agencies, and members of the community can all come together to envision the future of Seoul.
Authors
Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism
서울도시건축비엔날레
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Born in Hwangju, Hwanghae-do, he graduated from Pyongyang Teachers’ College (平壤師範學校) at the age of 18 and briefly worked as an elementary school teacher. After the liberation of Korea, he moved south, worked as a houseboy for the U.S. military, and at 22, went to study in the United States. He graduated from Wesleyan College and Vanderbilt University and earned a master’s degree in Structural Engineering from Harvard University. Returning to Korea in 1954, he pursued a career in …
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Han Jin-yeong
Graduated from the Department of English Language and Literature at Chonnam National University and spent nearly a decade working in publishing, creating books. Later transitioned to a full-time career as a translator. Notable translations include How to Write a Life , Living a Life of Writing , Seeking Meaning Outside Religion , The Bonobo’s House , People Skills , The Boy Who Lost His Shoes , and Diagrams: The Art of Organizing Thoughts . -
Chen Nan
A professor and doctoral advisor at the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, as well as the Executive Deputy Director of the Chinese Ancient Characters Art Research Center. He serves as Deputy Chair of the Visual Communication Design Department and holds a Ph.D. in Design. He is a member of the China Artists Association, a director of the Beijing Industrial Design Promotion Association, and notably participated as a torchbearer in the Beijing Olympics relay. He chaired the Visual … -
Yonsei HCI Lab
The Yonsei HCI Lab focuses on research in human-AI interaction, with a special emphasis on UX design for digital health systems that enhance well-being and treat diseases. The lab members, who are not just HCI experts but ‘Experience Engineers,’ are dedicated to developing innovative digital health products that help bring meaningful experiences through AI technology. -
Lee Eun-ho
Lee Eun-ho is a graphic designer at Toss. He plans and creates all visual areas of TOSS. He focuses on the visual consistency of TOSS graphics by establishing and spreading the visual identity based on the emoji font ‘TOSSPACE’. -
Kim Yeong-seon
She graduated from the Department of Creative Writing at Chung-Ang University and completed coursework in Aesthetics at Hongik University Graduate School. After working as a publishing editor and caregiver, she is currently active as a professional translator. Her translated works include The Death of Truth , Churchill’s Black Dog, Kafka’s Mice , Automating Inequality , Capital Without Borders , To the Letter , The Art of Forgetting and “Why Heidegger Should Not Be … -
Ando Tadao
Born 1941 in Osaka, Japan. Self-taught in architecture. Established Tadao Ando Architect & Associates in 1969. Major works include the Church of the Light, Pulitzer Arts Foundation, and Chichu Art Museum. Awarded the Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ) Prize for the Row House in Sumiyoshi in 1979, Japan Art Academy Prize in 1993, Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1995, Person of Cultural Merit (Japan) in 2003, International Union of ArchitectsUIA Medal in 2005, John F. Kennedy Center Gold … -
Lim Taehee
After completing a research program in Architecture at Kyoto University, he returned to South Korea and gained six years of practical experience in the field. He later went back to Japan and earned a Ph.D. in Architecture from Kyoto Institute of Technology. Currently, he runs Im Taehee Design Studio, continuing to work on various projects. -
Kang Ye-jin
She studied journalism at Yonsei University and worked in marketing and public relations in the corporate world. While pursuing her master’s program in arts management at Carnegie Mellon University, she worked for the public art team at Pittsburgh City Hall and later worked as a design strategy manager in the corporate world. She is a graduate of the Gulbab Academy and currently works as a translator for BarTranslation. -
Nicole Miñoza
Director of Product Management, Fonts & Type at Adobe. She has been working for creative product users in a variety of roles at Adobe for nearly 20 years. -
Asaba Katsumi
Asaba Katsumi is one of those rare individuals who has led the graphic world with both art direction and typography. With his insatiable curiosity and keen eye for detail, Asaba, who says that art direction is a combination of the two, has been the first to discover interesting things and has produced many advertisements and designs that have made people’s eyes light up. without sleeping. He believes that reading a lot of books, training his body including manual work, and … -
Cynthia Busic-Snyder
Cynthia Busic-Snyder was born in central Ohio, where she was raised with two brothers by depression-era working class parents. She studied Visual Communication Design in the Department of Industrial Design at the Ohio State University where she developed an interest in both practicing and teaching graphic design. After working as a graphic designer and art director (identity, point of purchase, signage systems and print for both retail and business to business clients internationally) she …