Digital City Briefs - Seoul

Digital Personal Travel Assistant

2012-08-25T10:14:00.000-04:00

Cisco announced a “personal Travel Assistant Solution” in 2009 with its pilots in Seoul and San Francisco. The solution was designed to use a web based service that would reduce carbon footprint, transit costs and travel time. The assistant would allow “residents to make on-the-go travel decisions based on time, cost and carbon impact.”

“As part of the Connected Urban Development (CUD) program, the PTA pilot is a collaborative effort among the city of Seoul, the city of Amsterdam and the Cisco® Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG), the company's strategic global consulting arm.”

Does anyone know if the anticipated roll out of this solution to other global cities ever occurred?

시스 코는 서울 및 샌 프란 시스 코에서 자사의 조종사와 함께 2009 년에서 "개인 여행 도우미 솔루션을"를 발표 했다. 솔루션은 탄소 발자국을 줄일 것 이라고, 교통 비용 및 시간을 여행 하는 웹 기반 서비스를 사용 하도록 설계 되었습니다. 길잡이 허용 "주민 이동에 여행 결정 시간, 비용 및 탄소 영향에 따라." "도시 개발 연결 (CUD) 프로그램의 일환으로, 학부모 파일럿은 서울 도시, 암스테르담의 도시와는 Cisco ® 인터넷 비즈니스 솔루션 그룹 (IBSG), 회사의 전략적 글로벌 컨설팅 팔 가운데 공동 노력." 누구 든 지 다른 글로벌 도시 예상된 롤이이 솔루션 적 발생 하는 경우를 알고 있나요?

Reference: Cisco and the City of Seoul Launch Personal Travel Assistant Solution

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2012-08-03T20:20:00.002-04:00

An architectural firm has developed a design for the 2nd Lotte World to include 200,000 Square-Meters of retail, a high end department store, a shopping mall, an entertainment tower and a concert hall.

There are also plans for a new skyscraper at 2nd Lotte World, however, they have run into some difficulties due to a nearby airport. “The Ministry of National Defense and the Air Force said construction of a second Lotte World skyscraper in Seoul's Songpa district would be possible if the direction of a runway on the east side of Seoul Airport is moved by an angle of three degrees.”

건축 회사는 소매, 하이 엔드 백화점, 쇼핑몰, 엔터테인먼트 타워와 콘서트 홀의 200000 평방 미터를 포함 제 2 롯데월드에 대 한 디자인을 개발 했다. 그러나 또한 제 2 롯데월드에 새로운 마천루에 대 한 계획,, 그들은 인근 공항으로 인해 몇 가지 어려움으로 실행. "국가 국방부 공군 서울 송 파 지구에서 두 번째 롯데 세계 마천루 건설 동쪽의 서울 공항 활주로 방향 3도의 각도로 이동 하는 경우에 가능한 것" 고 말했다.

Reference and photo credit: 2nd Lotte World, Seoul, South Korea, Benoy.com and Construction of second Lotte World skyscraper deemed possible

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2012-08-03T20:09:00.002-04:00

The 123-story Lotte World Premium Tower is expected to rise higher than One World Trade Center in New York City. It is expected to be completed in 2015. The construction started in November 2011, after 13 years of planning and site preparation. It is located near the Han river and will contain 6 floors of retail, 54 floors of offices, 24 floors of residences, 32 floors of hotels, three public access floors and an observation deck.

“The conceptual design calls for a slender cone with convex, gently curved sides. An exterior of pale-colored glass draws inspiration from Korean ceramics and features accents of metal filigree.”

123 층 롯데 월드 프리미엄 타워 상승 한 세계 무역 센터 뉴욕시에서 보다 높은 것으로 예상 된다. 그것은 2015 년에서 완료 될 예정 이다. 건설 계획 및 사이트 준비의 13 년 후 11 월 2011 년에서 시작 했다. 한강 근처에 하 고 소매의 6 층, 사무실의 54 층, 24 층 기숙사, 호텔, 3 공용 액세스 층 및 전망대의 32 층에 포함 됩니다. "개념적 디자인 슬림 원뿔 볼록, 부드럽게 곡선의 양쪽에 대 한 호출합니다. 창백한 색 유리의 외관에서에서 영감을 그리는 한국 도자기 및 기능 악센트 금속 선조의. "

Reference: Lotte World Premium Tower, Wikipedia

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2012-07-05T20:51:00.001-04:00

A 39 story shopping mall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul shook violently for 10 minutes on July 5, 2011 causing the entire building to be evacuated for two days. It appears that the vibration was setup by Taebo exercises in a fitness center in the building. The “taebo” is an aerobic sport which is a mixture of taekwondo and boxing.

“When an external vibration hits the resonance frequency of a certain object, the vibration is amplified and causes excess shaking even from slight movement.”

39 쇼핑 몰 2011 년 7 월 5 일 발생 2 일에 대 한 대피를 건물 전체에 10 분 동안 심하게 서울 흔드는 광진구에서 이야기. 진동 피트 니스 센터 건물에서 Taebo 운동에 의해 설치 했다 나타납니다. "Taebo" 에어로빅 스포츠인 태권도 복싱의 혼합물입니다. "외부 진동 특정 개체의 공명 주파수, 안타 때 진동 증폭 되 고 초과 떨고 심지어 약간의 운동에서에서 발생."

Reference and photo credit: Suh-young, Yun, Aerobic exercise blamed for tremor at Techno-Mart, Korea Times. July 19, 2011

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From an Elevated Freeway to a River Park

2012-07-05T20:45:00.001-04:00

The Cheonggyecheon Restoration Project involves the tearing down of an elevated highway in downtown Seoul to revitalize a buried river. The elevated highway was constructed over a polluted river in the 1950s, and had become a vital traffic artery carrying 168,000 cars daily.

“In place of a blight-perpetrating freeway, the mayor created an astounding public amenity. A 3.6-mile linear, green river park that beautified downtown Seoul and gave its residents a spectacular setting in which to walk, splash, linger, and truly enjoy the city.”

청계천 복원 프로젝트 포함 찢 어 아래로 묻혀 강 활성화를 서울 시내에 있는 높은 고속도로의. 상승 된 고속도로 오염 된 강, 1950 년대에 고 매일 168000 자동차 운반 하는 중요 한 교통 동맥이 될 했다. "황폐 저질러 고속도로 대신 시장 만든 놀라운 공용 어 메 니 티. 3.6 마일 선형, 그린 리버 공원 서울 시내 beautified 고 준 주민들을 도보, 물보라, 화려한 설정 황혼, 및 도시를 진정으로 즐길 수. "

Referencet: Rao, Kamala, Seoul tears down an urban highway and the city can breathe again, grist.com.

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New Skyscraper for Seoul

2012-06-19T18:21:00.002-04:00

Seoul will soon see a 385-meter tower - “Block H” - as a part of the Yongsan International Business District. Block H is one of many skyscrapers for this district, and its form is derived from the growth logic of crystals. A checkered, zig-zag swimming pool will cantilever from the tower and will not follow the logic of crystals. The developers hope that it will attract attention as well as would be “buyers”.

This 167,225 square meters tower will accommodate a 5 star hotel, luxury residences, shopping areas, entertainment districts, offices and public spaces.

서울 용산 국제 업무 지구의 일환으로-"블록 H"-385-미터 타워를 볼 곧 것 이다. 블록 H이이 지구에 대 한 많은 고층 건물 중 하나 이며 형태는 크리스털의 성장 논리에서 파생 됩니다. A 체크 무늬, 지그재그 수영장 타워에서 외팔보 것입니다 크리스탈의 논리를 수행 하지 것입니다. 개발자는 그것은 관심을 끌기 위한 것 이다 뿐 아니라 "구매자" 될 것 이라고 바랍니다. 이 167,225 평방 미터 타워 5 성급 호텔, 럭셔리 주거, 쇼핑 지역, 번화가, 사무실 및 공공 장소를 수용할 것입니다.

Reference: Medina, Samuel, Kohn Pedersen Fox New Seoul Skyscraper Will Sport Striking Cantilevered Pool, architizer.com, June 8, 2012
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Rooftop Solar Panels at 1,000 Schools

2012-06-19T18:11:00.002-04:00

Seoul has taken a bold step to combat the effects of global climate change. It will install rooftop solar panels and energy efficient lighting fixtures in 1,000 schools. These installations will also be used to teach students how to conserve energy.

This effort is a part of a national campaign to meet more than 10 percent of South Korea’s energy needs through renewable sources by 2030.

서울 글로벌 기후 변화 효과 대처 하기 위해 굵게 단계를 촬영 하고있다. 1000 학교에서 옥상 태양 전지 판 및 에너지 효율적인 조명 기구 설치 됩니다. 이러한 설치는 가르치는 학생 들에 게 에너지를 절약 하는 방법에도 사용 됩니다. 이러한 노력은 2030 재생 소스를 통해 대한민국의 에너지 요구의 10% 이상 충족 전국 캠페인의 일환입니다.

References: Seoul Announces Plans to Build Solar Power Facilities in over 1,000 Schools, arirang.co.kr

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A City in the Sky

2012-05-29T20:17:00.002-04:00

BIG architects have proposed a 280,000 square foot residential community that would consists of four minimalist high rise structures. What is unique is that the structures will be composed as two pylons rising from ground up, while the other two will tie them horizontally to form massive sky bridges. This aggrandizement of Manhattan sky-bridges, weaves a residential community in the sky, complete with roof terraces, rolling hills, gardens, exercise tracks, cafes and playgrounds.

큰 건축가 것 280000 평방 피트 주거 커뮤니티 4 미니 멀 고층 구조의 구성 제안 했다. 고유한입니다 구조 두 pylons 다른 두 것 이다 그들 넥타이 가로로 양식 대규모 하늘 다리를 하는 동안, 지상에서 상승으로 구성 되어있습니다. 스카이 브리지 맨하탄의이 증대 롤링 힐스, 정원, 연습 트랙, 카페, 운동장 지붕 테라스와 완벽 한 하늘에 주거 커뮤니티를 엮어 냈다. 여기에 큰 Bjarke Ingels 그룹의 작품에 대 한 동영상이입니다.

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Reference: Medina, Samuel, Coming Soon to Seoul, a Hashtag-Inspired Building, Architizer, May 4, 2012

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Urban Development Taxonomy

2012-04-30T08:30:00.000-04:00

How does a city develop into a global destination? Is a city more than a collection of great buildings? Is a city more than a collection of great people? What makes a city great? What are the forces that drive urban development?

There are many sites that provide tourism related information about cities. While we want to understand what makes a city great, we are also interested in the messy gray area, where decisions are made about the future of a city. What drives such decision-making? Is that purely a speculative gamble or are there hidden forces at work? What roles do design professionals play in such decision-making? What role does leadership play? Where does such leadership come from? What role does local government play?

We will focus on four broad categories of urban interventions:

Tourism development:

Urban interventions intended to spur or support tourism.

Hotels, convention centers, museums, art galleries, public arts festivals, fashion shows, business shows, public expositions, public events. Ecotourism, sustainable tourism, heritage tourism, leisure, recreation, urban tourism, parks, sports stadiums, arenas, public plazas,

Smart infrastructure:

Urban interventions intended to spur or support smart urbanization technologies.

Smart grid, smart design, smart transit, smart buildings, renewable energy, sustainable architecture, green building, smart architecture, smart meters, smart traffic signaling, mass transit, smart city, smart infrastructure, augmented reality, urban data networks, collaborative networks, digital city.

Economic development:

Urban interventions intended to spur or support economic development.

Business incubators, start-ups, universities, research centers, innovation labs, demonstration projects, affordable housing, transit hubs, rezoning, urban renewal, environmental remediation, brown fields, urban design, new construction, renovation, mass transit systems, manufacturing, warehousing, freight delivery, transportation, logistics, urban upgrading, finance, law, regulations, institutions, leadership.

Branding and global identity:

Urban interventions intended to create a unique brand.

Global influence, city image, uniqueness, branding, identity, signature buildings, global events, public expositions, leadership, historic preservation, tourist attractions, urban design, celebrations.

Miscellaneous Key words:

General information, summary, statistics, comparative study, geography, emergency preparedness, disaster mitigation, low income housing, urbanization, slum upgrading, geography, climate, culture, people, demographics, history.

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