The most unique characteristic of the pavilion is that there is no distinction between the inner and outer space. The ultimate purpose is to become one with nature. What makes this possible is the typology of the pavilion – a building constructed with only the structural frame and no walls. The courage to eliminate walls and to create a building with only the most basic frame work would be im…
This book can help to broaden and deepen the readers’ appreciation for traditional Korean architecture. The lattice and frame are at the heart of traditional Korean window architecture. The lattice serves an ornamental function through its patterns, and its decorative quality may be either purely formative or symbolic.
This book obeserved about Korea’s traditional architecture, wood and stone, both the two most representatives natural materials. Crooked logs are used as columns, and stone is artificially shaped as little as possible so that it remains close to its natural state. There are two major architectural meanings of natural materials in Korea’s traditional architecture: one is the aesthetic of tem…
book explain about the unique Korean Line, which is referred to as ”seon”, is found in all genres of Korean traditional art. It is embedded in the minds of the Korean people and existed even before the creation of artworks. Seon is an integral part of the vocabulary expressing the innate ”Korean-ness” of our people.
Korea’s traditional space can be summed up in two words – emptiness and formlessness. They also represent the traditional mindset of the Korean people. Emptying and non-definitiveness are incorporated in the teachings of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, and are core values of the letter two.