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SUMMARY:Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism 2025
DESCRIPTION:OverviewThe Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism will return in September and October 2025 for its fifth edition\, marking a decade since its founding in 2017. Held in Seoul\, South Korea\, this biennale has established itself as a dynamic platform for exploring creative\, human-centered\, and climate-conscious solutions to urban challenges faced by cities worldwide. Appointed by the Seoul Metropolitan Government\, Thomas Heatherwick will serve as the General Director for this milestone edition. Internationally acclaimed for his innovative and humanistic design philosophy\, Heatherwick brings a fresh vision to the Biennale\, aiming to expand the dialogue of architectural culture into broader social and cultural realms. Why You Should Participate\n\nEngage with a visionary theme: The 2025 edition’s theme\, “Radically More Human\,” invites participants to reimagine cities and buildings as joyful\, human-centric spaces. \n\n\nGlobal influence: This Biennale serves as a unique laboratory for confronting contemporary issues like urban loneliness\, social division\, and environmental sustainability through architecture. \n\n\nLeadership by Thomas Heatherwick: Known for his Humanise campaign\, Heatherwick’s direction promises a vibrant\, socially impactful event. \n\n\nExperiential participation: The Biennale includes public installations\, a two-day global conference\, and hands-on creative activities that encourage deep engagement. \n\n\nCommunity voice: It brings together creators and communities from diverse backgrounds to reflect the real voice of Seoulites and international urban dwellers. \n\nKey Highlights\n\nTheme: Radically More Human \n\n\nDates: September – October 2025 \n\n\nLocation: Seoul\, South Korea (with special focus on Songhyeon Green Plaza) \n\n\nGeneral Director: Thomas Heatherwick \n\n\nConcept: Cities and buildings designed to foster joy\, connection\, and climate responsibility \n\n\nFeatures: \n\n\nPublic installations \n\n\nCreative engagement programs \n\n\nTwo-day global conference \n\n\nCity-wide public exhibitions \n\n\n\nEntry Fees\n\n\n\n\nCategory\nFee Details\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Visitors\nFree Entry\n\n\nConference Attendees\nTo be announced\n\n\nParticipating Exhibitors\nBy invitation or application\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nPrizes and Recognition\n\n\n\n\nRecognition Type\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nPublic Exposure\nDisplay work and ideas to international audiences and institutions\n\n\nCollaborative Opportunities\nWork with global creators and communities\n\n\nCultural Engagement\nContribute to shaping a human-centric city through architecture\n\n\nMedia Coverage\nGet featured in Biennale publications and global architectural media\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nSubmission Details\n\nExhibitor Participation: Involves curated selection of creators\, communities\, and thought leaders. \n\n\nConference Contributions: Global experts may apply to speak or present. \n\n\nCreative Installations: Artists and architects can propose site-specific works reflecting the theme. \n\n\nDesign Approach: The visual identity fuses the words “Seoul” and “eye” with a blinking motif\, inviting viewers to imagine more joyful urban environments. \n\nImportant Dates\n\n\n\n\nActivity\nDate\n\n\n\n\nBiennale Duration\nSeptember – October 2025\n\n\nGlobal Conference\nExact dates TBA\n\n\nPublic Installation at Songhyeon Plaza\nDuring Biennale period\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nHow to Join\n\nVisit the official website of the Seoul Biennale. \n\n\nExplore categories for public programs\, exhibitions\, and speaking engagements. \n\n\nFollow instructions to register or submit a proposal. \n\n\nAttend or participate in Seoul during the event. \n\nRegister here: (registration link) Judging CriteriaAlthough not a competition\, submissions and contributions will be curated based on: \n\nAlignment with the Theme: How well the work embodies “Radically More Human” \n\n\nInnovation: Creative approaches to architecture and urbanism \n\n\nSocial Relevance: Engagement with themes like belonging\, loneliness\, and community \n\n\nDesign Communication: Visual and conceptual clarity \n\n\nPublic Engagement: Ability to provoke thought and participation \n\nFor anyone looking for a reliable and up-to-date architectural resource\, ArchUp offers fresh content covering projects\, design\, and competitions. \n\n More on ArchUp:  Construction Begins on New Office Building in Al Ghadeer District\, Riyadh\, Overlooking King Abdullah Financial District Construction Progresses on Aquarabia Water Park in Qiddiya\, Riyadh Neom Accelerates Development of Its Port in OXAGON\, Aiming for a Global Industrial Hub 
URL:https://archup.net/event/seoul-biennale-of-architecture-and-urbanism-2025/
LOCATION:Open Song Hyun Green Plaza\, Seoul Urban Architecture Exhibition Hall\, Seoul\, Korea\, Republic of
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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