April 17th, 2016: Students from the School of Architecture and Interior Design at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been experiencing the spectacular architectural sights of Seoul, during a recent field trip to the South Korean capital.
The seven-day educational tour took in some of Seoul’s most iconic architectural creations, as well as universities, a professional architectural practice, and various innovation and design exhibits at museums in and around the city.
The group of students had the opportunity to join workshop and studio sessions with EWHA University and the Seoul National University Department of Architectural Engineering. They also visited the architecture offices of DMP Partners, the designers of some of Seoul’s most eye-catching modern architecture, and took in the headquarters of technology giant, Samsung, including the company’s state-of-the-art Innovation Museum.
Among the architectural highlights were the Seoul Observatory Tower, the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, and Cheonggyecheon Stream and Plaza. For senior architecture student, Ali Reza Sharafat, it was the intricate and elaborate design of the city’s ancient palaces that stood out the most.
Ali Reza said, "We visited a number of different palaces, but each had its own unique identity, created through the use of particular colours and features. I was also struck by the influence of culture in the architecture, and the respect for older buildings, which are renovated in a way to retain their original features."
He concluded, "Overall, the trip was a great opportunity to see very different tones of architecture and landscapes in one place, from the modern skyline of a lively city, to the ancient designs of centuries–old UNESCO World Heritage Sites."
The trip was organized by Mr. Serkan Gunay, Assistant Professor and Chair in School of Architecture and Interior Design, who said, “This is the fourth international trip that we have organized within the spring break for the School of Architecture and Interior Design, and the first time that students have had the opportunity to witness the architecture of South East Asia.
“Not only did we have the chance to see the unique, historic and contemporary architecture of Seoul, but we also visited two distinguished architecture and interior design universities, which gave the students a good perspective to compare their works from an international point of view.
“We also had the chance to visit the facilities for each school, and an architectural office, where the students experienced the work of an architect after graduation, in a professional environment. Also of great interest was the Samsung Innovation Museum, where the students learned about the historic development of everyday household items and the houses of the future, designed by the innovators of Samsung.”
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