Korean

Architecture with wooden hanoks and tiled roofs.

Overview

Korean architecture, using wood and tile, features hanok houses and Buddhist temples, prominent in South and North Korea.

Core Characteristics

• Hanok wooden structures.
• Curved tiled roofs.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Gyeongbokgung Palace (South Korea, 1395).
• Bulguksa Temple (South Korea, 8th century).

Architectural Connections

• Imperial Korean: Traditional focus.
• Residential: Hanoks.
• Korean Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Korean craftsmen, it emphasizes harmony with nature.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Woodworking (technique), Feng Shui (theory), Roof (element), Buddhist Architecture (movement)