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The 5th Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, running through November 18, seeks to make urban spaces more human-centered. Led by British designer Thomas Heatherwick, the biennale brings together global cities to address urban design challenges. Amidst Seoul's history of rapid development post-colonial rule and the Korean War, the city now focuses on creating a 'creative metropolis' through sustainable planning. A highlight is the 'Humanise Wall' installation, encouraging public engagement in architectural discourse. Heatherwick criticizes the trend of 'soulless' architecture and calls for greater public involvement to influence urban development. The biennale also features exhibitions tracing Seoul's architectural evolution, promoting dialogue on the human impact of architecture.