Busan Urban Corporation Hosts 'Smart BOOK Morning' with World Architecture Award Winner... Sharing Connections Between Cities and Architecture

Busan Urban Corporation (BMC, President Shin Changho) announced on the 28th that it held the 32nd 'Smart BOOK Morning' on the 26th to strengthen the capabilities of its employees as public developers, inviting architect Koh Sungho, a winner of the World Architecture Award (WA), to deliver a special lecture.

Architect Koh Sungho, who won the 49th WA World Architecture Award and the Grand Prize at the Global Design It Award last year, spoke on the theme of "Architecture Connecting People and Cities," sharing stories embedded in architecture as well as his perspectives on locality and spatiality.

He began by raising the question, "How does a story become a space?" and introduced the philosophy and storytelling behind world-renowned buildings such as the Guggenheim Bilbao and Gehry House. He then explained the aesthetics of Korean architecture, where nature and buildings harmonize seamlessly, using the example of Soswaewon in Damyang, and presented the possibility of integrating the spatial system of traditional Korean architecture with Western rationalism.

Architect Koh also introduced his award-winning works from last year's WA World Architecture Award, including "Chilam Four Seasons," "Seonyudo Garden," and "Seongnim Ranch," and shared his views on how architecture can coexist with and influence local communities. He emphasized, "Architecture is not merely a building, but a platform that connects regions and people," highlighting the impact and responsibility of local architecture.

Shin Changho, President of Busan Urban Corporation, said, "The insights into regions and architecture shared by a world-renowned architect were truly meaningful," adding, "We will actively reflect the values of coexistence with nature and preservation of local characteristics, as emphasized by Architect Koh, in our urban development projects."

Busan Urban Corporation is holding the 'Smart BOOK Morning' event inviting world award-winning architects and taking a commemorative photo.

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