Art, architecture and travel in South Korea
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in South Korea - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to South Korea.
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Gathering space: a new cultural centre opens in the South Korean city of Gwangju
By Sara Sturges Last updated
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Plastic fantastic: Wallpaper* visits Seoul’s latest music hub, Vinyl & Plastic
By Sara Sturges Last updated
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Shinslab recycles a ship for MoMA’s Young Architects Program in Seoul
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Seoul architecture and urbanism biennale calls out for collective city-making
Set across five locations in Seoul, Collective City is a platform for discussion about how architecture, city and governance can work together to create more humane cities. Projects by the likes of Atelier Bow-wow, amid.cero9 and Forensic Architecture take a pro-active and research-led approach to new urban solutions.
By SuhYoung Yun Last updated
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Unsangdong designs otherworldly base for fashion designer Lie Sangbong in Seoul
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Raw concrete surfaces and pink resin floors combine at Seoul's newest hotel RYSE
By Seoul Last updated
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A new hotel on the isle of Gangneung in South Korea is by Richard Meier
By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated
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The System Lab designs South Korea’s newest swooping hotel
By Daven Wu Last updated
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The Market Kitchen & Larder — Seoul, South Korea
By Jonathan Hopfner Last updated
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Kafe Nordic — Seoul, South Korea
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Seoul’s newest bar is a speakeasy filled with local inspiration
By Jonathan Hopfner Last updated
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Innisfree Cafe — Jeju Island, South Korea
By Ellen Himelfarb Last updated
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Nest Hotel — Incheon, South Korea
By David Paw Last updated
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The System Lab founder Chanjoong Kim on style and evolution
The Wallpaper* Architects Directory has turned 20. Conceived in 2000 as our index of emerging architectural talent, this annual listing of promising practices, has, over the years, spanned styles and continents; yet always championing the best and most exciting young studios and showcasing inspiring work with an emphasis on the residential realm. To mark the occasion, this summer, we’re looking back at some of our over-500 alumni, to catch up about life and work since their participation and exclusively launch some of their latest completions. South Korean Architects Directory alumnus The System Lab has gone from strength to strength since its 2016 inclusion, with work expanding from private homes to masterplanning, housing and impressive commercial work. Here, we speak to founder Chanjoong Kim to explore the studio's evolution and latest work.
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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K-Pop hit factory gets a futuristic new office in Seoul
UNStudio completes headquarters building for leaders in K-Pop scene YG Entertainment, in Seoul
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Gucci's Seoul show considers radical perspectives on ‘otherness’
The fashion label sponsors ‘No Space, Just a Place, which invites guests to consider radical perspectives on ‘otherness’, led by Tunisian-born curator Myriam Ben Salah
By Andy St Louis Last updated
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Brighten Hannam brings luxury living to Seoul’s trendy Hannam-dong district
Brighten Hannam by South Korean developer Shinyoung, architects Urban Agency and architecture studio Intg is Seoul’s latest luxury residential offering in the trendy Hannam-dong district
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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SongEun building marks Herzog & de Meuron’s South Korean debut
Herzog & de Meuron’s South Korean debut is a triangular triumph for ST International and its SongEun Art & Cultural Foundation in Seoul
By Andy St Louis Published