SEOUL 2045

This is a three-dimensional map
imagining Seoul in the near future.
In particular, it presents the heart of
Seoul where most of the tributaries of
Cheonggyecheon are restored. It presents
a visualized forecast of how Seoul could
change with population decrease and new
technology engaged in the city.
Similar to just about anywhere else,
popular places in Seoul will undergo a
greater extent of change compared to
areas that are less popular. Eventually,
towns and neighborhoods that are not
often frequented will be forgotten and
slowly return to nature. While cities of the
past began from civilization occupying
nature, future cities could be nature
invading the built city.
Popular places include the palaces of the
Joseon Dynasty, the classic houses and
villas of the 20th century, the high rise
of business districts, and the traditional
markets that have witnessed 100 or
more years of history. In particular, the
local markets that experienced times of
hardship during the 21st century due to
the economic recession will be revitalized.
We imagine a people eventually tired
of their technology-driven civilization
and reminiscing about the past while
taking a stroll in a market mixed with
foreign tourists who dream of traveling to
traditional markets. In this future, people
will come to these markets to exchange
memories and personal experiences
rather than being absorbed in buying and
selling goods. We see people flocking to
these areas while other parts of the city
are reclaimed by forests owing to both
sparse population and technological
advancement.