Korean artist and researcher Yiyun Kang designed the city of the future based on the vision of Dassault Systèmes. The artwork is called ‘Urban Renaissance’. It shows how the city of the future is both sustainable and livable. The projection can be seen at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul and will be explained during a talk show on January 31, 2023.
The artwork is part of The Only Progress is Human, a series of initiatives by Dassault Systèmes to shape a better future. Dassault uses virtual reality to simulate change and thus create change in the physical world. Urban Renaissance is the most recent initiative and was designed by Korean artist and researcher Yiyun Kang. The artwork will be projected on the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul.
The city of the future
“Urban Renaissance explores how sustainable cities can thrive as urbanization increases. For this we have chosen the busy and vibrant city of Seoul. That is why we are collaborating with Korean Yiyun Kang, a renowned artist and researcher who reflects our vision of urban renaissance. That is a vision for the sustainable and healthy city of tomorrow.”
The unveiling of Urban Renaissance and the linked talk show will air on January 31 at 5:00 PM CET in a live event on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Dassault Systèmes’ website. Viewers can discover the artwork as it is projected on the Dongdaemun Design Plaza. They can also learn what the city of tomorrow will look like according to Dassault Systèmes and experts such as Bogdan Zaha of Zaha Hadid Architects.
Better quality of life through virtual twins
The population is growing and the number of climate problems is increasing. Cities must therefore become more sustainable and healthier in every respect. At the same time, we must continue to strive for a better quality of life for all residents and visitors. This calls for the construction of sustainable buildings, renewable materials, involving citizens in defining the city of tomorrow, more inclusive public services and new solutions for mobility, agriculture and greener energy, says Dassault Systèmes.
Dassault Systèmes helps organizations by providing the technology to model, simulate, analyze, visualize and experience entire cities in the virtual world, so-called virtual twin experiences. Citizens, companies and civil servants can use virtual twins to collaborate on a more sustainable, circular future. They can simulate and understand the social and environmental consequences of each design decision through the city’s virtual twin before implementing the optimal solution.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza: symbol of urban renaissance
The Dongdaemun Design Plaza is a good example of the potential of Dassault Systèmes’ software. It was conceived and designed by Zaha Hadid Architects using CATIA, one of Dassault Systèmes’ solutions. The Dongdaemun Design Plaza, abbreviated as DDP, is a major urban landmark in Seoul with a neofuturistic design characterized by its powerful curved shapes. The building is the centerpiece of South Korea’s design, art and fashion center and a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
“Geofuture is my large-scale public projection work mapping the DDP in Seoul. Inspired by Dassault Systèmes’ vision to design our city, this project envisions our future life that will be realized through sustainable innovation,” said Yiyun Kang.
Learn more about Yiyun Kang here: https://www.yiyunkang.com/about-me-text
