Research Catalog

Title

Hanok : the Korean house / Nani Park and Robert J. Fouser ; photography by Jongkeun Lee.

Author

Park, Nani

Publication

Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [2014]

Supplementary Content

• Contributor biographical information
• Publisher description

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Details

Additional Authors

• Fouser, Robert
• Yi, Chong-gŭn, 1969-

Description

175 pages : chiefly color illustrations; 27 cm

Summary

• Hanok: The Korean House provides new insights into the stylish traditional homes (hanok) that are increasingly popular in Seoul today. While the exteriors of these homes are indistinguishable from traditional hanok built decades ago, the interiors have completely changed and have been adapted in keeping 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 traditional Korean home still survives and plays a surprisingly important role. This book showcases twelve very special hanok that have been selected to reflect the Korea of today, a country of traditional values with a modern approach. The fundamental hanok design has not changed. Traditional materials of stone, wood and clay are still the only components used in the houses. They also incorporate natural elements such as wind and sunlight, and baesanimsu - known in Chinese as feng shui - 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 conveys those stories from the point of view of the owners, many of whom are talented architects and designers. It is intended to give the reader a feel for contemporary Korean culture and identity in a country which is now getting back in touch with its traditional roots. -- from dust jacket.
• Twelve examples of the Korean house style, traditional on the exterior and in use of natural materials but with contemporary interiors.

Subjects

• Architecture, Domestic > Korea (South)
• Interior architecture
• Architecture, Domestic > Korea (South) > Pictorial works
• Pictorial works
• Architecture, Korean
• Korea (South)
• Interior architecture > Korea
• Korea

Genre/Form

Pictorial works.

Contents

Oidong Pyulchang -- house in Oi-dong -- Yun Posun Residence -- Residence of Yun Posun, second president of Korea -- Mumuheon -- house full of emptiness -- Jamyeongseosil -- Jamyeong's house of playing and reading -- Jiwuheon -- house of continuous learning -- Simsimheon -- house where the heart is found -- Seonyudang -- house of sharing and kindness -- Bansongjae -- studio cherishing an old pine tree as a lifelong friend -- Moto Hanok -- Moto house -- Cheongsongjae and Neungsoheon -- house of a green pine tree and trumpet vine -- Changseongdong Jip -- house in Changseong-dong -- Hwadongjae -- house of becoming one with others -- Acknowledgments -- Designers and architects.

Call Number

JQF 18-406

ISBN

• 9780804844673
• 0804844674

LCCN

2016469267

OCLC

906199603

Author

Park, Nani, author.

Title

Hanok : the Korean house / Nani Park and Robert J. Fouser ; photography by Jongkeun Lee.

Publisher

Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [2014]

Type of Content

still image

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

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Contributor biographical information

Publisher description

Added Author

Fouser, Robert, writer of supplementary textual content.

Yi, Chong-gŭn, 1969- photographer.

Research Call Number

JQF 18-406