Architects from North Korea were asked to design buildings with no constraints on cost or possibilities. Here, a designer envisions a cluster of villas overlooking a waterfall in the Mount Kumgang region.
A North Korean vision of the future —
Architects from North Korea were asked to design buildings with no constraints on cost or possibilities. Here, a designer envisions a cluster of villas overlooking a waterfall in the Mount Kumgang region.
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A futuristic silk cooperative that aims to bring together workers of the countryside with plenty of space for wind turbines and helicopter landing pads. The style depicts a traditional Korean hand wheel which is used for weaving.
A North Korean vision of the future —
A futuristic silk cooperative that aims to bring together workers of the countryside with plenty of space for wind turbines and helicopter landing pads. The style depicts a traditional Korean hand wheel which is used for weaving.
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A riverside guesthouse designed by North Korean architects called "The Bird's Nest." Many of the illustrations bear resemblance to old Korean structures. The base of this building is designed with this in mind and aims to use timber sourced from the surrounding woods.
A North Korean vision of the future —
A riverside guesthouse designed by North Korean architects called "The Bird's Nest." Many of the illustrations bear resemblance to old Korean structures. The base of this building is designed with this in mind and aims to use timber sourced from the surrounding woods.
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On the inside, The Bird's Nest caters for North Korean visions of luxury and relaxation.
A North Korean vision of the future —
On the inside, The Bird's Nest caters for North Korean visions of luxury and relaxation.
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It wasn't just stationary buildings that the architects visualized. An energy efficient train that provides views of the countryside and runs on a track that allows plants to grow on top of it was also designed.
A North Korean vision of the future —
It wasn't just stationary buildings that the architects visualized. An energy efficient train that provides views of the countryside and runs on a track that allows plants to grow on top of it was also designed.
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