In a pair of articles for the Korean publication Ddangjipgo, writer Han Sang-hyuk examines Jewel Changi Airport as part of a broader look at major development projects in Seoul. Safdie Architects' Jaron Lubin discusses the role of public space, nature, transportation, and placemaking in creating destinations that people return to again and again. 

“Every great place is a reflection of where it belongs. If Korea were to pursue a project like Jewel, the goal would not be to recreate Jewel, but to create an experience that could only exist in Korea, one shaped by its own landscape, culture, and traditions. It would be a fascinating design challenge,” 

Read the article HERE.

Read the interview with Jaron Lubin HERE.