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Rejuvenating Suncheon City Center Respecting Nature Within Built Environment
Suncheon is an internationally reputed eco-city with eco-friendly sites ‘Framing Nature’ is conceived with an overall form to frame the city’s
within world-class mountainous landscapes. Jeollanam-do as its leading impressive natural surroundings with a centrally located courtyard
district in the Urban Regeneration Project, attracts many locals and tourists where occupants are able to appreciate the mountainous landscape
for its scenic natural beauty, cultural significance and deeply embedded without the distraction of the immediate urbanized environment. The
heritage. Like many asian suburban cities, Jeollanam-do’s generic, urban mountains emphasized by the form of the building.
landscape had been neglected throughout industrial revolution causing
depopulation, industrial breakaway and building deterioration. A New Cultural Symbol
To aid the state’s vision in revitalizing the Old City, the scheme will propose By harmonizing the cultural significance of the city with the mountainous
a space to complement the natural beauty whilst enhancing the cultural landscapes, ‘Framing Nature’ symbolizes the city’s true identity of
appeal of the city’s heritage. breathtaking mountainous landscapes and evident cultural heritage.
Mountain view diagram from the site Aerial view from the main street side

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