Chairman Jeong Won-ju of Daewoo Engineering & Construction met with global architect Dominique Perrault to explore ways to collaborate.
Daewoo Engineering & Construction said on the 9th that Chairman Jeong held a meeting and luncheon on the 8th with Dominique Perrault, who was visiting Korea, and discussed the future direction of the domestic and overseas housing markets and urban development.
Chairman Jeong said, "In Korea, housing demand continues to rise, especially among young people, but the supply of quality dwellings has not been sufficient." In response, Dominique Perrault agreed, saying, "In France, young people face a housing shortage, and Paris is also seeing a deepening lack of dwellings."
Jeong added, "If Daewoo Engineering & Construction's reconstruction and redevelopment projects are combined with the design capabilities of 'Dominique Perrault Architecture (DPA),' we can enhance the competitiveness of domestic housing products," and said, "There is a need to incorporate global design capabilities into the urban development projects underway in Vietnam and Indonesia."
Dominique Perrault also said, "As emerging Asian cities grow rapidly, long-term urban design is important," expressing anticipation for pursuing joint projects.
Dominique Perrault also introduced his major works and design philosophy. He emphasized, "Architecture is not a mere structure; it is completed within its relationship with the surrounding environment," citing Ewha Womans University ECC and the Yeosu Jangdo project as examples. He explained that, based on a design philosophy that values harmony between nature and architecture, he has realized both the public nature and sustainability of urban spaces.