Jaewoo Chon

Haebangcheon Ruin City deliberately abandons portions of the Haebangcheon to allow the process of natural reclamation, bridging the long-standing gap between Namsan and Yongsan Park. The newly formed green corridor of Haebangcheon protected by rows of residential towers takes on a new identity as urban ruins, evoking a sense of history, reflection, and exploration.

Jaewoo Chon is an architectural designer, writer and scholar. He holds a Master of Architecture from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Waterloo. He established Hyperspandral in 2020, presenting not only architecture but also various spatial conceptual works at the 2021 Seoul Biennale of Urbanism and Architecture and the ACC Residency in Gwangju. He is currently an adjunct professor at Hanyang University and Inha University.