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Look up! These super tall towers are almost like minicities in themselves, with many different uses all
combined into one building. Dense buildings like
these make it possible for a city to serve a lot of people
in a small area. They also stand out in the city as a
symbol of modern architecture and new technology.

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Look at the towers in this part of

the exhibition. Which is your
favorite? Why?

These projects create new spaces that bring nature

back into the city. They use renewable energy, green
roofs, natural cooling systems and other energysaving designs to create a healthier environment for
city residents.
Look at the new riverside park in Seoul, Korea. It was
created by cleaning up and redesigning a polluted
stream that ran through the middle of the city. Can
you think of an area in New York City that could use
this kind of greening? What would you do to
improve it? Show your ideas here:

Design your own skyscraper in the

box to the right. What is special
about your design?

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This exhibit will take you

to five of Asias biggest cities to
see some exciting new buildings
and public spaces. Use this guide
to explore the five themes in
the exhibit and see how city life
is changing in this part of the
world. Perhaps you will find
some good ideas that we could
use here in New York City!

Global Urbanism in Hong Kong, Seoul,

Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo

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With so much to do and see, life in a city should be fun! The

projects in this section create new areas where city residents
and visitors can go out and enjoy themselves. From rooftop
swimming pools to shopping centers to cruise ship terminals,
there is something for everyone.
Take a look at the pictures, model and videos of these
projects. Where would you like to spend the day with
your family or friends? Why?

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Transportation is an important part of any city. As these Asian

cities have grown, they have added new airports, high-speed
trains and other types of transportation to make it easier to
reach the city center from anywhere in the world. These new
transportation centers also have plenty of spots to eat, shop and
have fun, so they have become places to visit too.
See what life is like in
each of the cities shown in
the exhibition by visiting
our video room on the
mezzanine level. Write or
draw your impressions of
each place:

Hong Kong,China

Seoul,Korea

What sort of fun public space would you design for

New York City? Draw it below:

Shanghai,China

TOKYO,JAPAN
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These large projects include a mix of offices,

apartments, hotels, shopping and entertainment.
Spaces for different activities are stacked on top of
each other and connected by elevators, walkways,
parks, plazas and public transportation.
Look at the drawings labeled with letters that show
the different kinds of spaces in each complex. What
kinds of activities would you include in a multi-use
building? Draw your design here: