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 Tokyo in 1957, Mr. Takaoka is the President of Kazui Kobo, a limited company. After graduating from Kokugakuin University’s Law Department, he joined his father, Takaoka Juzo’s company, Kazui Kobo, and has been in his current position since 1995.He learned Latin alphabet typesetting and typography from his father. From 1999-2001, he served as an advisor to printing museums and workshops and gave lectures and talks on Latin alphabet typesetting, typography, and corporate …
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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. -
Kwanjo
Born in 1943, he attained enlightenment at Beomeosa Temple in Busan in 1960 and passed away in 2006. Since the 1970s, he has been widely capturing Korean temples and nature in his photographs. He has held numerous solo exhibitions, including the Seoul Asian Games Celebration Photo Exhibition and Olympic Celebration Exhibition , as well as overseas exhibitions in Los Angeles, Toronto, and Chicago. His collections of works include Sangha 1–2, Nirvana , Sumidan , Main Buddha Hall , Life, Death, … -
Kim Ji-hun
He graduated from Hongik University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and Hongik University’s International Design Academy (IDAS) and received his Ph.D. from KAIST’s Department of Industrial Design. He was a visiting researcher at the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University in the U.S. Since 2013, he has been working as an examiner at the Korean Intellectual Property Office’s Trademark and Design Office. -
Kim Eun-ha
She completed her doctorate in education at the University of Cambridge. She is currently a researcher at the Institute of Social Education, Korea University Continuing Education Center, where she develops programs for teachers. -
Kang Sung-joong
After graduating from Hanyang University with a degree in precision mechanical engineering, he worked as an engineer at Ssangyong Engineering before graduating from Seoul National University with a degree in industrial design. He then completed a master’s degree in industrial design at Seoul National University, a master’s degree in interaction design at Carnegie Mellon University, and a doctorate in design at Seoul National University. He has trained designers at Hanyang University … -
Jeong Ha-rin
A typeface designer and graphic designer who studied Graphic Design at Yeungnam University and Yale University. From 2014 to 2017, he worked as a type researcher and designer at Ahn Graphics’ Typography Institute, where he contributed to the creation of AG Choijeongho Typeface and AG Superblack Gothic. During the same period, he taught typeface design at the PaTI (Paju Typography Institute). -
Shin Myung-ho
Researches the history of visual expression and representational theory, with a focus on picture books, and teaches Studies of Culture and Representation at Musashino Art University in Japan. Engages in various activities such as exhibition planning and translation, striving to raise awareness of the role and impact of picture books in society. -
Kim Bong-ryol
He graduated from Seoul National University with a bachelor’s degree in architecture and earned a Ph.D. in engineering from the same graduate school, and studied at the AA School of Architecture in the United Kingdom. He has served as a professor and dean of architecture at Korea National University of Arts, and chairman of the Cultural Heritage Committee of the Cultural Heritage Administration. Based on his deep knowledge in the field of ancient architecture, he is working to popularize … -
Hwang Su-hyun
A journalist for The Hankook Ilbo , she majored in Clothing and Textiles at Hanyang University. Her career spans magazines and weekly publications before transitioning to a daily newspaper, where she has been working as a journalist for a decade. Her reporting began with fashion and has since expanded to cover architecture, art, food, design, publishing, and pop culture. In 2014, she wrote the serialized feature Living in Small Houses , introducing compact homes across Korea. With a natural … -
Suzy Lee
Suzy Lee studied painting in Korea and book arts in the UK and has published picture books internationally. Her work has garnered several prestigious awards, including the “2022 Hans Christian Andersen Award” “the Bologna Ragazzi Award”, “the Inchon Memorial Award” “The Korean Publishing Culture Award” and “The New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book Award”. Among her most celebrated works are the picture books Summer , River , Wave , Shadow , The Black Bird , Alice in Wonderland , and … -
Nam Ho-jung
She graduated from Hongik University College of Fine Arts and Dong Graduate School of Visual Design and earned a PhD in visual design. Since then, She has worked at a design institute, planned and produced numerous corporate projects, served as the president of the Korea University Press Association, director of the Korea Industrial Artists Association, and director of the Gwangju Jeonnam Design Association. She is currently an associate professor of art at Chonnam National University College …