Social Promenade
Project description
The 「Social Promenade」 project addresses the impact of a high-speed railway passing through Villefontaine and Chimilin by proposing public spaces for pause and encounter. In Chimilin, removing walls improves accessibility, and a promenade invites everyday use and community engagement. In Villefontaine, a linear mass extends the campus axis, with large-span spaces and rooftop gardens connecting nature, residents, and students into a unified, vibrant promenade.
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Dr. Hwang Yi is Professor of Architecture at Korea University and director of the ARTS Lab. Holding a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, he previously taught at Florida International University. His research focuses on robotics, 3D printing, and smart materials for building-as-living systems through computational design.