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From: Architexturez <interface.services@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Date: Mon, 28 May 2007 14:51:40 +0530
As the country is trying to build a new type of city, there are numerous
construction projects going on. Such a situation should make all
architects happy, but the reality is different. Large architect offices
which account for a mere five percent of all architect offices in the
country, and large foreign architect offices dominate more than 90
percent of the city construction projects. This illustrates the extreme
divide between rich and poor in Korea’s architecture.
The author argues that the country’s architects and architecture
theorists should actively study what is going on and find a way to survive.
Above all, he pays attention to the fact that there always seems to be a
good owner who understands and supports architects behind good
architecture, emphasizing that the implementation of artisan spirit is
closely related to the level of development of the cultural level of
society.
cont'd....
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