Other[What does Camillo Sitte's aesthetic urban design mean to our city in 2023?]


[What does Camillo Sitte's aesthetic urban design mean to our city in 2023?]


The theory of urban design by Camillo Sitte, an Austrian architect and urban planner, has been translated again and brought closer to us.


In the late 19th century, Europe's rapid industrialization highlighted the practical aspect of urban space. Sitte insisted on contemplating urban design theory and methodology as a comprehensive art that encompassed not only practicality but also aesthetics.

His views on urban design still resonate with today's society and urban planning, where the interest in transforming cities into spaces where nature, art and architecture can harmonize with civilization keeps rising. 


Sitte's writing introduces the fundamental concept of "timeless" into urban design theory. Architect Kim Ki-Joon, among several scholars who are working between Germany and Korea, take this book as a reference to look into our own urban experience.


Please make a reservation through the link below if you wish to attend this event:

*After the seminar, there is a jazz performance by YAWP at 8:30pm


■ Day: May 30, 2023, (Tue) 6:30pm / Insadong KOTE

■ Topic: What does Camilo Sitte's aesthetic urban design mean to our city in 2023?

■ Presenter: Director Kim Ki-jun (Atelier KI JUN KIM, 'Urban Design Based on Artistic Principles')

■ Panel: Dr. Ahn Hyun-chan / Seoul Institute (chair), Professor Cho Han / Department of Architecture at Hongik University, CEO Min Un-ki / Space Beam, Professor Yoo Da-eun / Department of Architecture at Ewha Womans University