By Jaehyub Ko

The Seoulite is a book that gathers 34 drawings exhibited at the Walking Like a Turtle gallery in Seoul, depicting the seasonal spaces of Seoul in axonometric drawings. Through this book, we evoke memories and experiences of Seoulites living in the city as well as visitors who have travelled to Seoul. Additionally, for those who wish to experience Seoul, we invite them to imagine themselves within the Korean spaces and scenery depicted in the drawings. The architects’ perspective is objective, but the drawings of the book records various parts of Seoul romantically. The author of this book, Jaehyub Ko, describes in the preface, “This book is a fairy tale about City, People, and Architecture.” So, turn the pages and discover the tales Seoul holds within.

Jaehyub Ko is an architect based in Seoul. He has been practicing and realising many projects with ‘Junya Ishigami’ including ‘Serpentine pavilion 2019’. He currently runs a teaching studio at Hongik University as an adjunct professor, and at the Architectural Association Visiting School Seoul as a unit tutor. Jaehyub studied at Yonsei University and the Royal College of Art, London.