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From South Korea: What does Gangam Style say about wealthy urban neighborhoods?
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From South Korea: What does Gangam Style say about wealthy urban neighborhoods?
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Still under construction in this photo, but Songdo in South Korea is one sustainability project you should definitely know about.
在這張照片裡,韓國松島地區尚在施工,但這項計畫非常值得認識。
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Just outside of Seoul lies an architecturally ambitious development that aimed to reignite South Korea’s publishing industry. Did it succeed? Find out on This Big City.
距離韓國首爾不遠處,有一項企圖心遠大的開發案,希望重振韓國的出版業,結果成功了嗎?答案請見《城事》。
“In the early 20th Century, Gaecheon fulfilled Seoul’s demands by providing water for local inhabitants. But in 2010, now known as Cheonggyecheon, this large stream is once again fulfilling the needs of Seoul, providing public space which people and the environment are benefiting from, whilst at the same time acting as a peaceful reminder of the bustling city’s heritage.”
Joe Peach on the stream that revitalised Seoul. Read the full article on This Big City.
「20世紀初,价川為當地居民提供水源,此後首爾擁抱汽車文化,需求也大不相同,但是自2010年起,更名後的清溪川再度滿足首爾需求,不僅成為人民的公共空間,環境也因此獲益,同時讓人想起這座喧鬧城市的歷史。」
- Joe Peach論及重生後的韓國清溪川。全文請見《城事》。
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This stream - one of the most expensive urban landscaping projects in South Korea’s history - has transformed Seoul. Read the full article on This Big City.
這條河流雖然是韓國史上相當昂貴的都市景觀工程,但卻改造了首爾。全文請見《城事》。
The view from South Korea’s Seoul Tower.