Showing posts with label urban planning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label urban planning. Show all posts

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Busan 2017 Review: ECOLOGY IN CONCRETE Explores the Heart of Modern Seoul


By Pierce Conran


Following her Talking Architect films, director Jeong Jae-eun once again explores the complicated systems behind Seoul's urban planning, a field which encompasses both fascinating sociological insights and frustrating political obstacles. In Jeong's hands, this exploration of the growth of Seoul's residential planning is enthralling yet the journey is at times difficult through its detailed mid-section, especially for those not familiar with the city's unique architectural landscape.