The Korean Architecture is characterised by naturalistic tendencies and simplicity. It has been developed over centuries by various dynasties in Korea. The tradition houses in the Hanok village are called Hanok implying gentle sloping roofs, soft angles and slow lines. It typically shows a quiet inner harmony and tries to avoid the extreme. The Korean architecture further developed its own unique style because of the influence of Buddhism and Confucianism.
The Hanok style house was primarily for the rich people. Prior to construction the natural environment was given supreme importance. The concept of ideal harmony with appropriate views of the mountains and water surroundings, elegantly curved tiled roofs with no nails except wooden pegs formed an integral construction plan. The Hanok typically had ONDOL warmstone style rooms to warm up stones for heat during winter. Roof tiles better known as Giwa were made using clay. The Presidents house is called Cheongwadae/Blue house after blue tiles were used for its roof.
The Palace and Temple structure were artistically arranged and embraced the energy of the quiet. The design and the architecture always kept in mind, sustainable living with nature. Patterned tiles, ornate brackets, carved ceilings and 3d Buddha sculptures on stones revealed the high quality and level of artistry dominating the Religious architecture. Each province in Korea is an architectural masterpiece. The construction of the palaces focussed on structure, ponds, inter columnar complex and ornate brackets, tiled roof stones and contemporary styled architectural features.
Today Korea proudly boasts of some of the largest metropolis in the world. Modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways, traditional temples and majestic palaces and well preserved Hanok villages all which form a captivating sight. Here a transcendal calm penetrates through the new and the old. The present and the past co-exist in a harmony which even the heavens above envy.
So come visit Korea and experience what you have never before. We will take you on our tour to the Hanok Village and The Blue House where you will get to experience the marvel of the architecture which is universal yet unique.
The Palace and Temple structure were artistically arranged and embraced the energy of the quiet. The design and the architecture always kept in mind, sustainable living with nature. Patterned tiles, ornate brackets, carved ceilings and 3d Buddha sculptures on stones revealed the high quality and level of artistry dominating the Religious architecture. Each province in Korea is an architectural masterpiece. The construction of the palaces focussed on structure, ponds, inter columnar complex and ornate brackets, tiled roof stones and contemporary styled architectural features.
Today Korea proudly boasts of some of the largest metropolis in the world. Modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways, traditional temples and majestic palaces and well preserved Hanok villages all which form a captivating sight. Here a transcendal calm penetrates through the new and the old. The present and the past co-exist in a harmony which even the heavens above envy.
So come visit Korea and experience what you have never before. We will take you on our tour to the Hanok Village and The Blue House where you will get to experience the marvel of the architecture which is universal yet unique.
