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Koreans transforming traditional hanok houses for 21st-century living
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피디리포트: 한국 한옥의 현대화 & 재조명
Hanok.
Built centuries ago during the Chosun dynasty, these single-storey houses made of wood and stone, are making a much anticpated comeback.
Our Kim Jung-soo went out to check out this a unique blend of tradition and modernity.
Korea's traditional houses, or hanok, have long been known for their grace and natural beauty, but modern-day Koreans often see them more as tourist attractions than as places to live.
"For a long time, traditional Korean hanok couldn't compete with Western-style buildings that were designed for economic efficiency. But perceptions of hanok began changing in the early 2000s, when more Koreans started to recognize the benefits of living in a nature-friendly environment."
Bae Yun-mok's house in Eunpyeong-gu District's new hanok village is a good example.
"My family and I lived in an apartment for more than 20 years, and I grew tired of feeling hemmed-in every time I came back from work. Having lived in this modernized hanok for more than a year, I can say that I made the right decision."
While modernized hanok offer the same kind of psychological comfort as traditional ones, some key differences are apparent at first glance.
For one thing, this hanok is two stories instead of one.
"In the Joseon Dynasty, the population was smaller, so there was less pressure to be frugal about land. What's more, there was no guarantee that heat could be transferred to the top floor, which further discouraged two-story buildings."
"The modern version comes in a variety of sizes, too, like this hanok in central Seoul made for a single occupant."
Song Moon-sook, the owner of this "urban" hanok, which is about 30 square meters, says that she was first struck by the beauty of hanok houses when she visited Seochon hanok village on a rainy day some four years ago.
"I remember sitting in the madang of one hanok, and the sight and scent of nature had a particular impact on me. So I had the word hanok engraved in my memory when I started my journey to get a new home."
Song recalls that it was necessary to find an architect who could understand her desire for a house that replicated a hanok's traditional beauty, while also satisfying her need for modern conveniences.
"My client told me that she wanted the hanok to be designed around her comfort, and not the other way around. So it looks like an ordinary hanok on the outside, but inside it has a modern framework for heating and security purposes.
But perhaps more importantly, these new hanok are helping Koreans rediscover the meaning of the "good life" -- one that is carefully attuned to nature and history.
Kim Jung-soo, Arirang News.
Visit ‘Arirang News’ Official Pages
Hanok.
Built centuries ago during the Chosun dynasty, these single-storey houses made of wood and stone, are making a much anticpated comeback.
Our Kim Jung-soo went out to check out this a unique blend of tradition and modernity.
Korea's traditional houses, or hanok, have long been known for their grace and natural beauty, but modern-day Koreans often see them more as tourist attractions than as places to live.
"For a long time, traditional Korean hanok couldn't compete with Western-style buildings that were designed for economic efficiency. But perceptions of hanok began changing in the early 2000s, when more Koreans started to recognize the benefits of living in a nature-friendly environment."
Bae Yun-mok's house in Eunpyeong-gu District's new hanok village is a good example.
"My family and I lived in an apartment for more than 20 years, and I grew tired of feeling hemmed-in every time I came back from work. Having lived in this modernized hanok for more than a year, I can say that I made the right decision."
While modernized hanok offer the same kind of psychological comfort as traditional ones, some key differences are apparent at first glance.
For one thing, this hanok is two stories instead of one.
"In the Joseon Dynasty, the population was smaller, so there was less pressure to be frugal about land. What's more, there was no guarantee that heat could be transferred to the top floor, which further discouraged two-story buildings."
"The modern version comes in a variety of sizes, too, like this hanok in central Seoul made for a single occupant."
Song Moon-sook, the owner of this "urban" hanok, which is about 30 square meters, says that she was first struck by the beauty of hanok houses when she visited Seochon hanok village on a rainy day some four years ago.
"I remember sitting in the madang of one hanok, and the sight and scent of nature had a particular impact on me. So I had the word hanok engraved in my memory when I started my journey to get a new home."
Song recalls that it was necessary to find an architect who could understand her desire for a house that replicated a hanok's traditional beauty, while also satisfying her need for modern conveniences.
"My client told me that she wanted the hanok to be designed around her comfort, and not the other way around. So it looks like an ordinary hanok on the outside, but inside it has a modern framework for heating and security purposes.
But perhaps more importantly, these new hanok are helping Koreans rediscover the meaning of the "good life" -- one that is carefully attuned to nature and history.
Kim Jung-soo, Arirang News.
Visit ‘Arirang News’ Official Pages
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