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Hanok

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Hanok: The Korean House provides new insights on the stylish traditional Korean homes that are experiencing a resurgence of popularity in Seoul today. While the exteriors of these houses are indistinguishable from classical hanok that were built decades ago, the insides have completely changed and adapted with the times. Korea is a nation that has radically transformed itself in recent decades, yet amidst the glass-and-steel skyscrapers and luxury apartments, the Korean design of the hanok still survives, and actually plays a surprisingly important role. This book showcases 12 very special hanok that have been selected to reflect the Korea of today.The fundamental hanok design has not changed. Traditional craftsman-made materials of stone, wood and clay are still the only components used in these houses. They also incorporate natural elements such as wind and sunlight, and baesanimsu (better known in its Chinese form as feng shui) is used to position the hanok in harmony with the natural forces and geographical features of the site. Each hanok has a unique story to tell, and this book studies the personality of each house from the point of view of its owners, many of whom are talented devotees of Korean architecture themselves. Each of the Korean homes in Hanok: The Korean House was thoughtfully researched and photographed with the intention of giving the reader a feel for a culture reconciling its modern tendencies with its traditional roots.

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ISBN: 9780804850469
Publication date: 27th March 2018
Author: Nani Park, Robert J. Fouser
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Format: Hardback
Pagination: 176 pages
Genres: Architecture: residential and domestic buildings