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Kim Ok-chul
behind the scenes Chairman of PARADISE GROUP
Creative Director Phillip Chun
Shin Kyung-yeong
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Editor in Chief
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Lee Sang-hyun
prism fantasy 2019
Editors
paradise city magazine Lee An-na, Lee A-reum
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Art Director
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Designers Everywhere you look these days, fantasy-themed compiled imaginations from brilliant minds to bring
Yoo Min-ki, Kim Min-hwan
movies, television dramas, novels, performances, out fantasy from the reality in which we live.
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Photographer and exhibitions are popping up one after another, We examined what’s popular from every angle and
Lim Hark-hyoun
welcome to wonderland transporting us to a world beyond our present reality. across all ages—from worldwide cultural heritages to
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wonderbox Many people yearn to escape the stress of their up and coming trends and traditional Korean culture
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Jung Hawang-lae, Seo Young-joo
busy lives through fantasy and daydream about the to the modern Korean Wave—and we perfected
Copy Editor
p.pleasure 1 Han Jung-a incredible worlds outside of our realm of life. Even if a new world view only found at PARADISE CITY
p.70 Translation that may be just for a moment. I personally believe that transcends concepts of East and West or past,
fantastic architecture ChinaTree this is one of the reason why people seek hotels present, and future. In collaboration with MVRDV,
Director – Do Ok-ran
story and resorts. The dictionary defines fantasy as “a Moment Factory, and a whole brigade of global
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English Copy Editor & Translators –
Sarah Kessler Jang, Tim Alper,
James Miller place where impossible hopes and dreams become masters, we turned our daring, imaginative ideas
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never-ending Registration Date
March 10, 2017 In a way, creators are spending more time ruminating Think of this fifth issue of PARADISE CITY Magazine
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over what it means to create a never-before-seen as an invitation to our completed fantasia.
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마포 사00051 world. And this is precisely because it takes much Everywhere you look, there is an exciting mood of
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p.82 Publishing Date more than an astronomically large budget or suave “everyday magic” in CIMER, a spa where European
seven points of
June 28, 2019 technical skills to pull it off—great creators are sensibility meets a Korean jjimjilbang sauna;
fun ISSN aware that even the most unrealistic spaces and WONDERBOX, a night resort for festivals and play;
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emotions can feel real with the right narrative and and CHROMA, Asia’s top club featuring different
*** attention to the smallest of details. themes on each floor. We cordially invite you to enter
No part of this publication may be
reproduced in any form While completing PARADISE CITY, we tried hard a world that we have all once dreamed of.
without written permission from
the publisher. to achieve both “imagination” and “realization.” Now, won’t you come over and check-in to fantasy
First, in order to appeal to all ages and genders, we at PARADISE CITY?
communication design Printed in Korea
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Stop by #PART
and head toward CIMER.
Your exotic getaway dream is about
to begin.
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#PART is the first lifestyle select shop in Korea run by a hotel. It features fashion,
beauty, and life items carefully curated to the standards of PARADISE CITY.
From the latest items out of hot luxury brand houses to great finds in Korea, you will find it
hard not to walk out of the shop with a pair of sunglasses in hand.
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Hat — MiniMe Paris, skirt — SALONI, bag — SERPUI, sneakers — PRADA, sandals — MENGHI by #PART
Perfume — Acqua dell’Elba by #PART
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Discover what’s trending just by visiting #PART. The common denominator of all the beauty items at
Worry no more—the Key Look section has this season’s hottest trends to get #PART is that they are somewhat unfamiliar, and this makes the brands more
you outfitted from head to toe. Step into the pages of a fashion magazine attractive. Take full advantage of the chance to experience 100BON,
when you enter #PART. the first fragrance brand that uses 100% natural ingredients, and Acqua dell’Elba,
which sources ingredients from the pristine Elba Island.
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Skirt — FORTE FORTE by #PART
Bag — GUCCI, sandals — VALENTINO by #PART
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The hot look featured at #PART for this summer is prints. Of all the great selections, bags are one of the largest crowd pleasers at #PART.
Picture-perfect florals and greens atop vibrant color backdrops will remind you of Get your hands on all the latest luxury brand “it” bags from
tropical islands and blue ocean waters. Throw one of these over your swimsuit at CIMER Chanel, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Celine, Mulberry,
and you’ll look dressed for the part in a romantic getaway to southern Italy. and more. #PART also offers a selection of cute mini bags for this summer—
great for daily use and travel!
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1 — #PART · Location : PLAZA 1F 2 — CIMER · Terms : Children must be over 10 years
· Hours : Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00, of age or 130cm in height to enter
Two things make a great select shop: What was considered a hotel amenity in
Fri–Sun 11:00–22:00 · Hours : Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00,
selection and curation. Despite having · Inquiries : +82 32 729 5238 or 5239 the past, the spa has become a key factor Weekends & Holidays 10:00–23:00
great products, many select shops are · Instagram : @shop_part when choosing where to stay. Hotel brands *Facility hours vary. Please check individual
hours on the website.
difficult to navigate, or they’ve scored all over fiercely promote their spas, and
· Ticket purchase necessary.
the ultimate location without spending PARADISE CITY has gone above and
enough time on curation. But #PART has beyond with SPA CIMER, a new kind of spa
both: great location and coveted items. experience beyond all other hotel spas.
We are unparalleled at buying the best of Design inspired by Piazza San Marco in
everything. We collect items that cover Italy, CIMER welcomes you to an exotic
every part of life from luxury brands atmosphere that exudes top luxury and
like Chanel to new rookie Korean brands the Korean jjimjilbang dry sauna and
like Jeicheong, beauty brands widely unparalleled spa services will offer comfort
acclaimed for their effectiveness including like nothing else. There are a variety of
Dermalogica and Embryolisse, and famous rooms for all ages, including the Cypress
food and beverage brands like TWG Tea. wood room, ice room, bulgama sauna, and
And we take our displays seriously. amethyst room. But rest is not all that’s
In our window and center displays, we done here: with dynamic LED media art for
showcase season’s key looks and section exciting pool parties and exhilarating four-
the store by consumer trends with story slides, the spa will bring energy back
categories like high-end brands, streetwear to your life with a variety of entertainment
brands, children’s items, and pet items. and programs. After all the fun, enjoy
The acclaimed Singaporean TWG Tea one of the six restaurants and bars run by
shop inside offers comfortable seating acclaimed hotel chefs for modern Korean
to enjoy variety of teas or browse the tea cuisine, snacks, fresh-squeezed fruit
paraphernalia. You won't miss any other juices, and more. CIMER is a true K-style
boutique after your visit to #PART. And destination. Step into CIMER to experience
that’s the power of #PART. it all from head to toe!
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1 2nd Anniversary Already Two Years!
2nd Anniversary GALA DINNER Party
GALA DINNER Party for PARADISE CITY
for PARADISE CITY
Events at
PARADISE CITY
From K-stars, movie
2nd Anniversary
SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS This past April marked the second
1 heroes, global DJs,
star athletes,
Chairman Satomi Hajime,
honorary ambassador
anniversary of PARADISE CITY.
For two years, PARADISE CITY recorded
GALA DINNER Party
Nam Joo-hyuk, and
to power YouTubers, President Satomi Haruki over 2.5 million visitors, and the tourist
the distinguished stand at the podium to
landmark and iconic family friendly
for PARADISE CITY
stars made the special commemorate the second
anniversary of PARADISE resort. To commemorate this milestone,
night at PARADISE CITY. PARADISE Group Vice-Chairwoman
CITY even more
Heroes in
Elizabeth Chun, SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS
2 spectacular.
Chairman Satomi Hajime and PARADISE
executives and employees hosted a
PARADISE GALA DINNER with a number of esteemed
guests. Chairman Satomi Hajime and
DJ NICKY ROMERO
President Satomi Haruki delivered opening
3 remarks and PARADISE CITY screened
a compilation of highlights looking
in Korea back on the past two years. Standing at
the podium, Chairman Satomi Hajime
Nam Joo–hyuk
revealed his emotions about the occasion:
4 “PARADISE CITY attracted attention as
FAN MEETING
soon as development plans were drawn
up, and many waited anxiously for its
completion. We promise to work to become
5 CITY FORESTIVAL an even better integrated resort in the
future to live up to all the buildup.” Next,
2019
President Satomi Haruki spoke about
his vision: “PARADISE CITY is a competitive
global integrated resort. But we will not
become complacent in this success, and
will continue to make PARADISE CITY
into a destination people want to come and
PARADISE Group a place that people will recommend
Vice-Chairwoman
to others.”
Elizabeth Chun
and company executives Top star couple Lee Byung-hun and
join VIP guests Lee Min-jung lit up the party that night,
Lee Byung-hun, Lee Min-
along with Kwon Sang-woo and Son
jung, Kwon Sang-woo,
and Son Tae-young Tae-young, PARADISE CITY honorary
at the party. ambassador Nam Joo-hyuk, and other
celebrities. Sadly, the newest honorary
ambassadors, BLACKPINK, were on a world
tour and could not physically attend the
party, but still sent a congratulatory video
message.
26 272 Heroes in Here Come the Heroes—
Heroes in PARADISE
PARADISE
Hollywood heroes who have rocked the
theaters are now at PARADISE CITY.
Amid a storm of breaking international
movie blockbuster records and a myriad
of merchandise options, PARADISE
CITY planned the fantastic “Heroes in
PARADISE” exhibition to commemorate the
second anniversary of PARADISE CITY.
A variety of Bearbricks (Be@rbrick) stood
alongside other four-meter-high hero
figures in PLAZA, the hub of PARADISE
CITY. And on May 5, Children’s Day in
Korea, a hero costume play added to the
excitement of the parade, along with a
fun photo time, children’s drawing contest,
bubble and balloon show, and a special
children’s buffet for the whole family to
enjoy. The free exhibition was open until
June 16, and scores of visitors came to
enjoy the exciting exhibits, activities, and
performances.
Four-meter-high hero
figures stand tall in
PLAZA SQUARE,
bringing entertainment to
passersby.
28 293 DJ NICKY ROMERO Year Two, Night One
DJ Nicky Romero in Korea
in Korea
The largest club in Northeast Asia,
CHROMA carried the torch for the next
leg of anniversary festivities.
On April 20, world-class DJ Nicky Romero
took over the main stage for a special
two-year celebration set. Always the
headliner at international music festivals,
DJ Romero is a quickly rising name
in the global music scene. Since opening
two years ago, CHROMA has invited
Tiësto, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, and other
top global DJs to the stage, and
Nicky Romero adding to this impressive
line-up proves how much CHROMA’s
reputation has developed.
Parties, exhibitions, and performances.
PARADISE CITY hosted a wide array
of exciting events for guests to watch
and enjoy at this very special second
anniversary celebration.
World-class DJ
Nicky Romero steps
onto the stage,
taking the excitement
at CHROMA to
the next level.
30 314 Nam Joo–hyuk A Remarkably Happy Day
Nam Joo-hyuk Fan Meeting
5 CITY FORESTIVAL Exercise Together,
Take A Loop Around PARADISE CITY
FAN MEETING 2019 City Forestival 2019
PARADISE CITY Honorary ambassador Nam Joo-hyuk held A rare chance to exercise and heal while
honorary ambassador
a fan meeting on May 19 at PARADISE enjoying nature in the city. Korea’s first
Nam Joo-hyuk held
a fan meeting at CITY. After receiving the Best Rookie Actor workout festival, City Forestival, was held
the RUBIK live music award for his role in The Great Battle at the on June 1 at PARADISE CITY. City Forestival
lounge.
Blue Dragon Film Festival last year along offered participants the opportunity to
with five other awards, this year Nam Joo- try trendy workout programs like BalletFit,
hyuk has become the top actor of his time. Hiplet, and Zumba led by star trainers all
Amid his busy schedule filming JTBC drama at once. This year was the third time
The Light in Your Eyes, the actor still made hosting, and the beautiful facilities at
time to greet his fans at PARADISE CITY’s PARADISE CITY set the backdrop for
live music lounge RUBIK for a fan meeting. rhythm gymnastics, Kangoo, TaoYoga,
In a display of affection for his fans, Nam Aquabike, and other workout sessions
Joo-hyuk even revealed his goal to learn trending with influencers and other social
more foreign languages to communicate media power posters. Together with
better with his overseas fanbase. He sang national rhythm gymnast Son Yeon-jae,
his favorite song, “I Love You,” played famous choreographer and top YouTuber
games, and presented small treasures to May J Lee, and Brian from Fly to the Sky,
attendees at the event. Currently filming participants had a once-in-a-lifetime
Netflix drama School Nurse Ahn Eun- A variety of workout opportunity to take classes led by Son
programs are hosted at
yeong, one of the most anticipated shows Yeon-jae on the massive grassy square at
CIMER, CULTURE
for the first half of 2020, the actor is also PARK, and CHROMA PARADISE CITY CULTURE PARK and try
gearing up to take on a role in Josee, a SQUARE in PARADISE out the Aquabike and Aquajump workouts
CITY.
remake of the Japanese film Josee, the as seen on entertainment program I Live
Tiger and the Fish. It’s without a doubt that Alone at SPA CIMER.
great things are ahead for PARADISE CITY
honorary ambassador Nam Joo-hyuk.
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00’ 15” 02’ 22” @CIMER
01’ 05” 02’ 30”
01’ 28” @Paradise Walk newly opened second phase at the resort. 02’ 52” @CHROMA
behind the scenes 01’ 30” @PLAZA
The overlap of different periods of time and spaces
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also effectively communicates how PARADISE CITY
is a place where the past and the present, reality
and fantasy coexist.
The new PARADISE CITY commercial has been
the talk of the town since it went on air. 4 — #Scene_Stealer #Deer #Video_Location
It may feel short, so we’ve brought you the rest of If this fantasy trip feels really real, it’s because
the story here. it was filmed on location and not on a set. In the
commercial, Jennie enters the fantasy world through
PARADISE WALK, which connects PARADISE
1 — #Check-in_to_Fantasy Hotel&Resort, PLAZA, CIMER, WONDERBOX, and
The main tagline of the commercial is “Check-in CHROMA in the real PARADISE CITY. As soon as
to Fantasy.” Shed yourself from the same old guests cross through PARADISE WALK, they will
everyday grind and check in to a world in a whole feel as if they’ve entered another time and space,
new dimension. PARADISE CITY, simply, is an truly living out the slogan “Check-in to Fantasy.” And
Art-tainment Resort. Travel and art, healing and the deer that Jennie follows to PARADISE CITY is
entertainment. These are just some of the things and star were perfectly paired to bring each location an installation artwork located in PLAZA. Computer
ready to help you refresh and make unforgettable to life. animated, the deer is a moving version of Kim
memories in spaces that look like they’re from Myeong-beom’s work One. In real life, there
your wildest fantasies. Without a doubt, this unique 3 — #Storytelling #The_Cloud_Dream_of_Nine are two deer, with one up on a tall beam and the
charm is exclusive to PARADISE CITY. The structure of this commercial is a story within other standing on the floor gazing upward. After
a story that uses the ancient Korean novel The seeing the commercial, you might feel like the
2 — #BLACKPINK #Nam_Joo_hyuk Cloud Dream of Nine as a device that opens the deer up on the towering obelisk will leap down any something you can look forward to seeing in real life
Over 2.44 million views on YouTube (full version). possibility of a fantasy world. The story takes place second when you face it in real life. as well. Transforming media art into reality,
PARADISE CITY’s latest commercial has become in the Joseon Dynasty. Jennie takes on the role of And, when Jisoo is seen, the PLAZA ceiling presents the stage at CLUB CHROMA is always changing its
a hot topic thanks to the new star faces of the youngest daughter of Jangjo of Joseon (Crown a fantastic spectacle as special effects make it look to boost the excitement. And, finally, Nam Joo-
PARADISE CITY, BLACKPINK and Nam Joo-hyuk. Prince Sado), Princess Cheongseon, who is depicted open up wide. The ceiling attracts attention for its hyuk makes a dramatic entrance on the third floor
Recently embarked on a tour in North America, as having a boring day in the palace. Falling asleep beautiful patchwork pattern and massive height in VIP bar in CHROMA—a scene perfected with
global music group BLACKPINK joined up with Nam during her class on The Cloud Dream of Nine, a deer PLAZA. Real-life attractions like the WONDERBOX incredible lighting and interior design.
Joo-hyuk, who proved his worth as an actor in the suddenly appears in front of her, and then bursts merry-go-round and teacup rides are turned into In short, the reason why the commercial was such
K-drama The Light in Your Eyes. The new star faces out of the palace and heads to PARADISE CITY to vintage toys in the commercial for an analog flavor. a fantastic success is largely thanks to the
of PARADISE CITY, BLACKPINK and Nam Joo-hyuk embark on a fantasy-filled journey. Viewers naturally CIMER looks as exotic in real life, as it did in Jennie’s fantastic shooting location at PARADISE CITY. If you
drew attention from fans in all corners of the world. emote with Jennie as they vicariously experience dream. The thrilling climax in CLUB CHROMA is want to check out the shooting locations in person,
But the new PARADISE CITY commercial isn’t what she experiences. And the ending is even more check-in right now to the fantasy world called
just a flash of stars across the screen. It contains dramatic. As she wakes up, Cheongseon twists a line 01’ 56” @WONDER BOX PARADISE CITY.
02’ 09”
a solid story crafted in a unique setting that makes about the master waking his student from a dream
each of the models appear as the master of each in the novel and quips, “No, the dream has come
facilities. Main character Jennie walks by them true.” The final close-up is of a piece of gold confetti
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one by one: elegant Jisoo shows her through the hidden in the princess’s hand, which cascaded down
shopping arcade PLAZA, cutesy Rosé shows on CLUB CHROMA in her dream, suggesting that the
her through family theme park WONDERBOX, fantasy continues after the commercial ends.
bright and cheery Lisa introduces spa CIMER, and The new commercial for PARADISE CITY moves
Nam Joo-hyuk appears at the end as the master, away from traditional approaches that simply
Full Ver. PLAZA + CIMER + Making Film
looking like The Great Gatsby, to introduce Asia’s top introduce a flashy list of impressive facilities to WONDER BOX CHROMA
Ver. Ver.
club CHROMA. The characters of each space adopt a three-dimensional narrative structure that
34 35Selected works by brilliant contemporary
p.premier artists interpret light in fascinating
ways and offer new experiences all around
PARADISE CITY, including PARADISE
ART SPACE, PARADISE WALK, and ART
GARDEN. The exhibition PRISM FANTASY:
New Ways to View Light brings art
enthusiasts the chance to experience light
through touch, discover new meaning,
and enter the colorful world of light created
by 11 world-renowned contemporary
artists.
The exhibition focuses on the inspirational
element of light in thematic groups :
from a moment of “Reflection” where
we can see ourselves to an expanded
perception of space in “Infinity,”
a “Spectrum” of beaming colors, and
finally “Illusion,” where existence itself is
brought into question. Viewers will find
themselves becoming a part of works that
stimulate different senses at different
times, making the art more powerful and
enjoyable.
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tasyIn the middle of the first floor exhibition hall is a And then there’s media artist Daniel Rozin, who does
reflection
mirror mobile titled 7–Dimensional Mirror Mobile by not merely use mirrors—he makes them. He uses
Jeppe Hein. Suspended in mid-air, the seven double- his own coded programs to direct movements on a
sided mirrors of varied sizes embrace viewers and display or move objects that do not reflect light. This
their surroundings. Natural gravitational and rotating art is interactive and relies on sensors and motors to
forces subtly pull the mirror piece to change its respond to movements. As visitors stand in front of
angle and speed for a mesmerizing effect. A work or the display, they are rendered into watercolor images
person that is far away suddenly appears side by side or pencil sketches. One of his object mirror works
for a moment, or an object nearby drifts away. In this also features rusty metal panels that clink and clank
way, Jeppe conscientiously attempts to deconstruct as they rotate to follow movements instantaneously.
fixed views and reconstruct new possibilities for The most whimsical, though, is Penguins Mirror,
2 viewers of his art. Another piece titled 1–Dimensional which features 450 stuffed penguins. The funny
Labyrinth is constructed of thin mirrored plates little penguins stand with their black back sides
arranged in a cylindrical shaped maze. Standing in and rotate to their white front sides, responding to
the center of the work, the viewer is surrounded by the movement when the audience gets closer. Just
long narrow mirrors that reflect bits and pieces of like this piece, Rozin uses the principle of pixels to
the viewer’s body on either side. And still, segments direct movements in his object mirrors. A hidden
3 of the background can be seen in between these camera transmits images in real time to a computer,
deconstructed images for a powerful visual effect. and Rozin’s software converts these images into
Daniel Buren is an artist most recognized for his work geometric sketches, and these pixels trigger the
with stripes, and at this exhibition, his two works Pile motors to move accordingly. In essence, each penguin
up: High Relief n B10 and Prisms and Mirrors, High in this work represents one pixel. Rozin has imagined
Reliefs, Situated Works feature symmetrical mirrors. pixels that seem human, and penguins, who live
1 Atop these mirrors, Buren layers on his trademark together and rub noses to show expression, could
stripes in bold splashes of colors. Something about be understood as a characterization of humans. As
the forms of the works—pieces protruding from the it goes, the one penguin that the artist positioned to
wall—feels unfinished. But, by shifting the angle to stand and move in opposition to the crowd evokes a
see the piece reflected in the mirrors, the form of sense of loneliness like when we stand in a crowd.
the work feels rather stable. This is a piece that the
viewers must finish by locating the form. It is also a
curious experience to see your own reflection next to
the pieces in the mirror.
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3 — Mirror N0. 12, 4 — Rust Mirror,
1 — 7–Dimensional 2 — Penguins edition of 6 edition of 6
Mirror Mobile Mirror Dimensions variable, 244×132×15cm,
dimension : ø900cm, dimensions variable, portrait or oxidized steel tiles,
mirrors : 3×50cm; stuffed animals, landscape orientation, motors, custom 5 — Pile up: High
2×100cm; 1×60cm; motors, tin bases, custom software (color, electronics, relief n B10
2×40cm custom electronics, silent), computer, video camera, 304.5×130.5×30.5cm,
mirrors, high-grade custom software, video camera, screen custom software, power coated
steel, steel rope computer, 3D camera or projector micro controller aluminum
38 39 2011 2015 2013 2010 2017Duct, edition of 3+1 AP, Iván Navarro
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Lee Bul’s Untitled (Infinite Wall) is the first work that Woody Guthrie, this piece is viewed looking up into
infinity
greets visitors entering the ART SPACE exhibition the inside from the bottom of the building, bringing
hall. It gives off the perception that there is another a very different feeling to the experience.
dimension somehow hidden within the walls. Inside This eye-catching work invites infinite space into
the screen, metal structures floating in the center are endless chaos. By French artist Thomas Canto,
surrounded by light in a repeated effect that looks as Exponential Urban Symphony is a world shown in a
if it will continue for eternity. Perhaps there is a future dark room to communicate the infinitely proliferating
city at the end, or a highly advanced civilization. A chaos of a city. Images projected onto glass and
future made by evolution and technology, utopia, mirrors in the space are reminiscent of a city that
and cyborgs series—Lee Bul creates pieces that sprawls and grows like a creature that cannot be
communicate the immortal desire to travel to another controlled with towering skyscrapers. The noise
time. of the city acting like a heartbeat of this chaotic
The feeling of being drawn into an invisible time space, light and images intertwine with music over
and space is also apparent in the works of Chilean and over. Kanto’s other piece, Levitating Structured
artist Iván Navarro. Duct, a piece installed on the Inertia, hangs on the color-changing ceiling of
exhibition floor, is only 60 cm high, but the depth PARADISE WALK.
is like a hole in the center of the planet. The viewer
must physically bend down to appreciate this work,
which brings about a sense of fear of falling into that
dark abyss. Another piece called Tuning is a wall
installation featuring six drums with music terms
like “High,” “Tune,” and “Mute” inscribed on them
in a manner that seems like they will repeat on into
the oblivion. The artist calls this “singing without
sound.” The elements of light and song carry even
more meaning to Navarro, who grew up under a
dictatorship rule where these basic parts of life were
strictly controlled. Now, he expresses these elements
freely in socially critical works. Public art work This
1 Land is Your Land is installed on the ground of two
water towers situated in the ART GARDEN outside
the exhibition hall. The work also reflects light
infinitely. Named after the homonymously titled folk
song about freedom for immigrants in America by
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3 — Tuning,
1 — Untitled 2 — Levitating edition of 3+1 AP 4 — Exponential
(Infinite wall) Structured Inertia 259.1×283.2×58.4cm, Urban Symphony
190×270×17.5cm, 300×350×370cm LED light, drums, 511×500×338cm,
glass, LED, metal, (variable), mirrors, one-way forex, steel,
mixed media aluminum, PMMA mirrors, electric energy video projection
42 43 2018 2019 2015 2019Tuning, edition of 3+1 AP, Iván Navarro
Humans have limited vision, and refractions of light View or Vision by Ryota Kuwakubo is found deep
illusion
often trick our eyes. So much so that the age-old inside a room in the exhibition space. The trajectory
philosophical question of whether what we see is of the toy train with the headlights projects shadows
what really exists always comes up when discussing onto the dark walls as it goes through tunnels,
the properties of light. Three artists exhibited—Olafur over triangular bridges, and by round objects. But
Eliasson, Lee Yong-baek, and Ryota Kuwakubo— what we think is a bridge turns out to be a clothespin
each explain a new dimension of illusion. or a round tape dispenser core. Small daily items
Olafur Eliasson depicts the natural Scandinavian like funnels or baskets become the backdrop.
scenery in his works, some of which include an Kuwakubo says, “Using analog methods to create
element of optical illusion. Believing that seeing is shadows on objects makes people reminisce about
existing, he is able to reproduce natural phenomena their memories.” He also adds, “The goal of this work
1 like rainbows and sunlight, as well as effectively is to provide opportunities for internal interaction
illustrate the magnificence of auroras and waterfalls. through non-realistic shadows.” Kuwakubo uses two
On the second floor of the exhibition hall, Pebbles trains to create this work. “The two trains produce
on the Beach is a work featuring a repeating similar scenes but from different angles and aspects.
pentagon pattern made up of different wooden They cannot overlap because they are on different
panels. The abstract piece is reminiscent of gravel, tracks. This is similar to the idea that one person’s
but each viewing appears different than before. His experience can never fully be understood by others.”
glass piece, Visual Mediation, is made of 80 glass
beads of various sizes that radiate out in a circle and
distort the reflected object and scenery.
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Lee Yong-baek’s exhibited piece Broken Mirror was
his entry at the Venice Biennale in 2011. When a
viewer looks at the mirror inside the frame, a bullet
suddenly fires and shatters the glass. It's not a
real glass but media art, yet watching the glass
shatter as the bullet rips through the “glass”
is incredibly powerful. Even more so when the
reflection of the viewer is fragmented in the shards.
3 Lee says, “If what we see in the mirror is the
everyday, then breaking that image is a shock to
shake up these everydays.” The virtual image is so
convincing that it stimulates the mind.
4
4 — Pebbles on the
beach (Parquet)
3 — Broken Mirror_ 275×360×7cm,
1 — View or Vision 2 — Visual Mediation Classic maple, ash, oak, larch,
700×800×400cm dimention : ø229cm, 80×123×6cm, cedar, apple, pear,
(variable), 1160kg, glass spheres, 41inch monitor, mirror, cherry, elm, american
daily commodities, silver, stainless steel, mac mini, stereo walnut, french walnut,
LED, model train paint(black, white) speakers smoked oak
2019 2017 2011 2017Summer Flowers, Shin Bong-chull
We are able to see color thanks to light. The light Upon closer viewing, the fact that it is not a spectrum
spectrum
in the exhibition hall creates vivid colors that of light but colorful threads finely crossing the
brighten the space to look like a jovial banquet of space becomes apparent. In fact, Dawe creates
art pieces. his pieces by embroidering the space, so to speak.
At the entrance of the first floor exhibition hall The final product is a delicate weaving of countless
are two works by Shin Bong-chull. These pieces threads of countless colors in a way that mimics
attempt to recreate the feeling of natural light the falling of natural light and can be altered
as closely as possible. Dozens of colored glass according to direction and position of the viewers
fragments look like jewels against the fall in through overlaps and crossings of the threads.
this reinterpretation of Summer Flowers by German It’s easy to lose track of time while appreciating
Expressionist painter Emil Nolde. The shadows these intricate patterns.
of the glass fragments continuously change with
the programmed movement of light that mimics the
pattern of sun movement and color temperature
of natural sunlight. The afterglow of the rising
and falling concentration and size of the light and
color shadows add mysterious color to the wall.
1 Shin also exhibits abstract renditions of the
Fukushia flower, which appear at the beginning and
end of summer in Europe.
In contrast, Plexus No. 40 by Mexican-born artist
Gabriel Dawe does not use light itself, but rather
recreates a fantastic scene of colors that come
3 from light. Like a rainbow that pours down from the
ceiling that bifurcates and crosses the space.
PRISM FANTASY:
New Ways to
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2019
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1 — Plexus No. 40
site specific installation
at Paradise Art
Space, gutermann 2 — Streifen VR1314 3 — Summer Flowers
thread, painted wood 120×122×10cm, glass, 120×122×10cm,
and hooks laminated glass, laminated
50 51 2019 2014 2019Thomas Canto’s works combine Thomas Canto’s installation works at PRISM
paintings and sculptures, FANTASY held in PARADISE ART SPACE are full of
videos, 20 -century period art trends,
th
tension and a sense of speed. Straight lines and
and physics theorems. sharp geometric shapes extend in irregular directions
These intensely stimulating and seem to multiply infinitely through mirrors and
visual works guide us into a new shadows. Heavily distorted and melded images are
dimension. based on Canto’s sensory experience in cities: cities,
where things change and expand constantly, and
order is often rendered meaningless. The surreal chaos
depicted in his work is something that many will have
experienced or felt when in a big city.
Visual elements like straight lines, geometric shapes, modern cities,
artist
and extreme contrasts used by Cando in his works people—
are reminiscent of Russian Constructivists or Bauhaus and art
1
artists. Indeed, these are the ideas that formed the
basis of today’s urban architectural landscapes. His
works, though, do not merely recreate these scenes,
but push boundaries to explore the relationship between
contemporary people and the city.
According to his ideas, space has a significant impact
on human understanding of time. “The life of
architecture is vastly longer than our estimated 100
years of life. Architectural structures convey times
we have not seen, and evolve alongside humans.”
As a graffiti artist in the 1990s, Canto explored every
unknown corner of cities. These spaces at the time
were largely filled with abandoned facilities and old
factories. From these spaces that lost their purpose,
Canto began to think that architecture transcends
human concepts of time. Thanks to his experience in
Paris, New York, Dubai, Hong Kong, and in large cities
in Nigeria and Cameroon, he was able to consider
universal characteristics of global cities that were not
limited to specific regions. “I thought of the city as
a collective where a number of realities coexisted.
Inextricably intertwined with people, cities are
independent entities where constant change is taking
place.”
infinitely proliferating
Thomas chaos Canto 52 53In terms of artistic expression, Thomas Canto does not limit layers of reality
himself to certain materials, techniques, or media. For the
past few years, he has been particularly involved with creating
optical illusion pieces. In particular, his two-dimensional and
three-dimensional mixed works scatter the sense of space
between viewers—a concept influenced by op artists of the
1960s, namely Carlos Cruz-Diez. In these works, randomly
repeated geometric shapes are arranged over two or three
dimensions. The crossing of these complex images makes it
difficult to decipher what is real and what is not. What is he
trying to express by mixing reality with non-reality?
“When we are in a building, we can only observe a fraction of
the whole structure. But these other spaces aren’t non-existent
just because we cannot see them. And sometimes there are
places where I think there will be more spaces, but there aren’t.
This is to say that there are always various realities that we
can’t perceive and I wanted to express that together in these In a solo exhibition in 2015 at the Wunderkammern Gallery transcendental
works. Cities are like this, too.” Canto added that the materials in Rome, Thomas Canto explored new artistic ideas. landscapes
and expressions in his work all represent different levels of Using video mapping, these works displayed light and images
reality. The images created are layered to create a collection of onto the surface of installation with paintings and sculpture.
a number of realities. But illusion intervenes in this process of One suspended structure titled Still Life of Spacetime seemed
layering. Using wire, mirrors, and glass on a two-dimensional to be alive and moving thanks to the successful combination
canvas creates a three-dimensional effect. The naturally of light and moving images.
occurring light, shadows, and reflections also add to the feeling When planning these spaces that seem to cross into a new
of the real and the unreal. dimension, Thomas Canto says that he wanted to “make
Canto steadily adds more techniques and materials to his people feel overwhelmed by the city. Large cities filled with
works. Levitating Structured Inertia held in PARADISE WALK, skyscrapers like Hong Kong and New York are not humane
for example, introduces an interesting material called dichroic in scale or pace. I wanted to make viewers feel that sense of awe
glass. He added the element of “color” in this work, which had when they are inundated with that dramatic, inhuman chaos
not been a major consideration in past works. The dichroic and darkness.” Here, sound determines the rhythm of space
glass produces different colors depending on the light and with the whirlwind of images and movements. The artist has
viewing angle, which perfectly fits with the constantly changing crafted a symphony of traditional Asian and classical Western
PARADISE WALK. This work hangs from the changing sounds to represent a wide gamut of cultures.
ceiling like a radiant, twinkling star full of infinite potential as Currently, Thomas Canto is concentrating on expanding his
guests walk about below. urban symphony series. Of these, he says there is an installation
of different sized mirrors and two-dimensional fixtures that will
combine light, shadows, reflections, and colors in a complex
structure. Like his intensifying pieces, will the relationship
between the modern city and humans continue to advance
in a positive direction? Canto’s upcoming works of futuristic
landscapes are not to be missed.
54 55Gabriel Dawe creates tangible The Plexus series by Gabriel Dawe at the PRISM
rainbows that won’t fade with the FANTASY exhibition held in PARADISE ART SPACE
changing skies. presents spectra of light refracted off of a prism.
But, these curious creations are not made with actual
light, but with ultra fine threads. The artist connects
one end of the space to the other using thousands of
colorful threads to mimic magical moments of nature.
Individual threads are nearly invisible to the naked
eye and appear significant only as a collective whole.
In essence, these spectra of light are deliberately
created through a painstakingly delicate assembly of
threads.
artist
From the ceiling to the floor, these works can evoke a shelter for the
a variety of experiences depending on the point of soul
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view. The colors appear to be as light as the air itself
from a distance, and reveal themselves as lines only
upon closer examination. When viewed from a slightly
different angle, these overlapping lines make patterns
in the air. The mysterious harmony between such
fluid shapes and colors feels like a dream somewhere
between fantasy and reality that should not be
disturbed.
The series title Plexus refers to the body’s blood
vessels and neural network. This group of tissues are
transmitters that connect and maintain every part of
the human body. The spirit of these titular roles are
conveyed in this series via thread. The threads connect
spaces, communicate colors, and gather them to shape
columns of light. But the use of thread is different from
how it would be used for clothing. “This series was
born out of much thought about the exchange between
fashion and architecture,” attests artist Gabriel Dawe
on the concept for his works. The beginning of these
installation pieces was an idea that expanded the use
of thread in fashion to an element of architecture.
The common denominator between fashion and
architecture is the idea that they are both “shelters”
for the human body. “I wanted to create new things by
constructing objects in spaces that resemble cloth. It is
a refuge for the spirit and soul, though, not the body.”
Dawe was inspired by the comfort that he found in
spectra of light, and he recalled how rays of light in the
air looked like they were weaved together like threads.
light made
Gabriel from colorful threads Dawe 56 57After careful expression of the gradation and colors with other things like humidity and lighting also impact the end
these threads, Dawe recreates the feeling of light in his spaces. result. The geometric forms, in turn, develop an independent
The colors of light are transferred to another medium, becoming relationship with the space, as they end up creating their own
akin to a supernatural experience in front of the viewer’s eyes. layers and shapes even after the artist has completed his work.
These threaded structures can also be thought of as social Just like blood vessels in the body, Plexus disappears when
commentary by the artist. In fact, Gabriel Dawe has long the connection with the body (i.e. the exhibition space) is
questioned fixed social conceptions in many societies. severed. When the rings on the wall are taken down, the colorful
Especially in the Mexican society where he grew up, the roles of thread spectrum suddenly collapses into a giant formless
women and men had been set for generations. As a child, tangled ball. But Dawe makes sure that this kilometers-long
he wanted to learn embroidery but was not allowed to because mass of threads are reincarnated into other works of art. The
of his gender, and this memory formed the basis for his work. threads are packed inside a transparent box to form a beautiful
“I wanted to raise issues about ideas that never seem to change. marble-like effect. These works are titled Relics. It is a nod to
These architectural pieces made with thread are metaphors for Catholicism, in which the clothing and jewelry of the saints
what I think about social concepts and structures.” His works are preserved after death. In this way, Gabriel Dawe expresses
are not as concrete as sculptures. They are made of extremely life through Plexus and death through Relics. The fibers—once
light and weak threads that can change shape, color, and nearly transparent and only seen when grouped together—
patterns—even to the point of being semi-invisible. return to their original state as solid threads and bright colors.
The process of creating “non-material” forms like light in
The works in Plexus are location specific. Since there are no alchemy Plexus that return to their “material” forms in Relics seems
fixed forms, they only exist when they are installed and cannot through almost like an act of alchemy.
be simply exhibited the same way in different spaces. colorful threads Why is an artist, and not a chemist or scientist, so interested
Gabriel Dawe considers the space for each installation, meaning in the properties of matter and experimenting to change these
that each time has different end results. Plexus No.40 displayed properties? The reason can be found in some of his writings.
in PARADISE ART SPACE was designed using a long window “Being able to meet the shape of the invisible lends itself
in the ceiling. Just like light pouring down from the sky, beams to transcendental hope. Hope that there may still be beauty in
of thread cascade from either end of the skylight in a fantastic this mess of a world that we live in.” The rainbows that he gives
spectrum. to the world are reminders that this hope is true and real.
It seems as though a natural phenomenon has merely appeared,
but the work is a result of meticulously repeated actions. First,
the shapes and colors are imagined in the space, and then a
computer program is used to precisely calculate the number of
rings and length of threads to be installed on the ceiling, walls,
and floor. This process is similar to weaving carpets or fabrics.
Thousands of threads are bound from top to bottom, left to
right. Another point is that the length of one thread can span
from a few meters to a few dozen meters, and are threaded not
with a needle but with a large pole to connect the rings where
the threads are looped.
“It’s dull work. As soon as my hands touch it, there’s always
some regret. But as the work starts to take shape, I get excited
again. Because great details I couldn’t even envision at the
beginning start to appear.” For example, in Plexus No.40,
a pattern of tiny holes appears at each intersecting point of the
threads. Although the gradient of color is the biggest factor,
58 59T Lee Hwa-jeong, Cine21 staff writer The time when singer-actor
p.people Kang In-ki
P
Yim Si-wan changes out of
S Choi Yoon-geol
H Lee Jae-seon, Leekyungmin forêt his day clothes and into his night
M Lee Ji-seon, Leekyungmin forêt get-up. The moment
that highlights the ever-
youthfulness of his gentle face.
One spring night after
being discharged from military
service, Siwan came to
PARADISE CITY.In May 2017, at the 70 th Cannes Film Festival in Sensitive Acting for a Fixed Genre
France, I ran into Siwan on the Promenade de la “No Siwan for two years.” Some might say it’s a
Croisette. It had been just a few hours since the bit of an exaggeration, but after seeing the Korean
midnight screening of Bulhandang, or The Merciless. film selection, I don’t think it’s too out of line to say
The cheers were still ringing in the air. They say that that with some remorse. After entering the military
standing ovations are often a part of the Cannes service, crazed fans of The Merciless referred to
experience to show respect, but the applause for as the “Bulhandangwon” called out for Siwan and
The Merciless was something of an entirely different his character Hyun-su because his absence was
dimension. Siwan rose to thank the audience for largely felt by all. Even fellow actors could not fill
their support. I remember that as the night Siwan’s shoes with the same charm and presence.
I witnessed the strongest display of emotions from While he was absent from the screen, there were
Siwan. “Really? Was it really that great?” Still on many discussions about what scenes would have
cloud nine from the day before, the reality of it all been like if Siwan had been the actor, or if Siwan’s
started to hit Siwan. At night, Siwan as Hyun-su character had been in the scene. And the fuss is
from the film The Merciless was intense, while certainly warranted, thanks to the powerful aura he
during the day, Siwan as Heo-yeom from television has created as office intern Jang Geu-rae (Misaeng:
drama Moon Embracing The Sun was gentle and Incomplete Life) to Jin-woo who resisted the times
sweet. Slender and sharp, handsome yet fragile, (The Attorney), and Hyun-su who reigned supreme
cool-looking yet reserved actor. I still have no over the mob world (The Merciless).
doubts about my initial impression of him after our With each work, Siwan turns the heat up a few more
first meeting. degrees with his impressive acting. Before all else,
his incredible passion comes through, which is why
audiences have responded so well to his acting.
His role as Hyun-su from The Merciless is a perfect
example. In a world of ruffians, Hyun-su rushes in,
confronts the bad guys head on, but comes out
unscathed. His character dominates opponents in
his lines and actions, which didn’t seem suitable for
such a thin and small statured figure like Siwan. But
everyone was in complete shock when they say how
well he carried out the role of hardened Hyun-su
with his wounded heart. While genre films typically
call for limited, cookie-cutter approaches for acting,
Siwan brought an amazing set of sensitive acting
Yim
Si— wan
63Siwan has been invited to
Alfred Hitchcock’s room.
We mean the Hitchcock-
themed room on the first floor
lobby of ART PARADISO.
There are not only photos of
the iconic director on the
walls, but the room also has
a big chandelier like something
out of the classic film,
The Birds along with odd
furniture, books, and a
permanent installation art
piece by Nam June Paik called
Hitchcocked, which puts
finishing touches on The Birds
motif. From the lobby and up,
luxury boutique hotel
ART PARADISO exudes an
artistic sense and character
with modern design.
65skills to The Merciless. As it turns out in the film, Si- Actor who flip-flops between emotions like
wan
wan’s calming gaze is the only thing that can move a reversible jacket
the heart of Jaeho (Sol Kyung-gu) and motivate him And now Siwan is back. After being discharged
to regain his joie de vivre. These unexpected results from his military service, he has been shooting the
are thanks to a shift away from one-dimensional OCN Dramatic Cinema special Other People Are
casting. Siwan has definitely added his own creative Hell, which is anticipated to air later this year. He
flair to the tried-and-true genre film. brought webtoon character Jang Geu-rae to life in
In hindsight, he was already doing that in his debut Misaeng and he’s back to bring another to life, this
film, The Attorney. In that film, the lead character time a character named Yoon Jong-woo. This drama
was Song Woo-seok, a human rights lawyer played shows how a young country guy now in the big
by Song Kang-ho. Starting off as an ambitious, city changes as he lives in a shoddy, hell-on-earth
greedy tax attorney, Song changes the course of his shoebox-sized goshiwon apartment and encounters
life when he represents Jin-woo. Jin-woo, son of different people. Siwan acts out an incredibly
a small local restauranteur, is a young, poor college dynamic spectrum of change from a normal young
student working as a night teacher who is falsely man to a ruined man in dire straits. It’s possible
accused of colluding with communists. Jin-woo, that the roles Siwan has played up to now inspired
Siwan’s character, represents the many youth who different moments as he acted out the part of Jong-
were tortured by the military regime in the 1980s woo. Getting the seal of approval from 10 million
in South Korea, and the film tells the tale of Song audience members for his role in The Attorney,
Woo-seok’s moment of transformation into a human Siwan followed this success with the film A Melody
rights lawyer. And what about Jang Geu-rae from to Remember. Asked about why he chose that film,
Misaeng? The scene of him walking away from the he replied, “I don’t really know.” And, when pressed,
camera into the harsh office environment in an ill- he added, “I leave it to my fleeting feelings.” What
fitting suit. As the audience sympathizes with his was it that moved him to select Other People Are
heavy steps and depressed demeanor, Siwan brings Hell? What new life will he breathe into the main
out an inner strength in Jang Geu-rae that is like character? How excited will it make us? Siwan is
Si—
a shocking explosion of emotions. such a versatile actor who can put on two faces
at once, kind of like a reversible jacket. Now it is
time to take the jacket named Siwan out of the
once empty closet and try it on for size. Everyone is
waiting to see what is in store.
YimE Lee An-na, Editorial Team The last piece of the puzzle
p.pleasure I Heo Jeong-eun for the fantasy world created
by PARADISE CITY is the
family themed amusement
park, the WONDERBOX.
WONDERBOX is a theme
park unlike any other. From
buildings created by world-
class architects,
to storytelling reminiscent
of fantasy films, fascinating
attractions and fantastic
carnival shows, sweet
desserts from world-class
pastry chefs, and unique
media art! We invite you to
WONDERBOX, full of never-
before imagined fantasy,
attractions, and programs.
wel ¿ me
to w nde ®land
♦
WONDER
BOXIf painters bring imagined ideas to life
©ZhangChao
T Kong Eul-chae, architecture columnist
p.pleasure 1 MVRDV
C
through drawing, architects bring imag-
ined spaces to life through blueprints.
Some architects design buildings using ab-
stract images, while others tackle objec-
tive facts and problems, like the purpose of
the space and budget. Dutch architecture
Photograph by Rob’t Hart
group MVRDV takes the latter approach,
and this is what guided their designs of
WONDERBOX and CHROMA for PARADISE
CITY. The name MVRDV came from the ini-
tials of the group’s leaders : Winy Maas, Ja-
cob Van Rijs, and Nathalie de Vries.
MVRDV has risen to global acclaim with
their one-of-a-kind work and datascape ar-
chitecture, which solves problems by col-
lecting data through wide-scale research.
To these architects, objective and logical
conditions are no longer restrictions. In
fact, they challenge themselves to find new
possibilities by pushing the boundaries.
Winy Maas, founding partner of MVRDV,
said, “I really like this puzzle, where you
must fully exercise both entirely new ideas
and common sense on top of legal boundaries.” The archi- Asian cities, and people are getting tired
tects go beyond merely analyzing or collecting data, and cre- of this,” emphasizing, “Now is the time for
ate formatively beautiful spaces that are both creative and complex and diverse human spaces to be
practical. created for the residents.”
At the Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Ar-
Datascape Architect, MVRDV chitecture, recently held in China, the ar-
MVRDV considers the purpose, budget, and context of proj- chitects showcased the futuristic (W)ego
ects as important, but pays particular attention to density. House. This project provides the answer
Wozoco, an apartment exclusive for seniors, is considered an to the question, “What kind of living space
iconic work by the firm, and it was designed using a cantilever would be needed to satisfy people’s ide-
capable of accommodating 100 households on a space origi- alistic but selfish perspectives in a lim-
nally approved for only 87 households. The shocking results ited space?” The spaces of various sizes
were praised for maximizing usage of a limited space. Vertical were designed to suit residents’ individual
Village is another example of perpendicular ground-building. characteristics and demands. MVRDV ex-
fantast!c The Vertical Village is a model shrunk down to 1/15 the actual plained, “Residents must learn to negoti-
ar¿ hite¢ture
size, consisting of blocks of various shapes and colors stacked ate with others in order to use the limited
like toys. Each color and shape represents individual liberty, urban space,” adding, “This proposal is a
diversity, and flexibility. Winy Maas said, “In the past few de- way for diverse lifestyles to coexist within
st r y
cades, too many similar residential spaces have been built in a highly dense urban space.”
The fantastic architecture story of MVRDV,
designer of WONDERBOX, gets more interesting the more you delve into it.
Read on to get the scoop
on WONDERBOX.
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