I. Traditional Architecture: 15th-Late 19th Century
Amidst the strict symmetry of the design, the Joseon Dynasty architecture seeks balance in nature with delicate touches, fine craftsmanship and decorative details.
II. Early Modern and Colonial Architecture: Late 19th Century-1945
Architectures in this time of Seoul provide excellent examples of the modernized urban hanok, and of how Western style accepts and adapts to the indigenous cultures.
III. Modern Architecture (1950s-1980s)I
The buildings may have embraced Western international style, but its goal lies in boosting up to Korea¢®?s modern spirit.
IV. Modern Architecture (1950s-1980s)II
The structural details of skyscrapers on the street of today¢®?s Seoul speak for the triumph of modern technology.
V. Contemporary Architecture: 1990-Present
Contemporary Architecture can be interpreted as an attempt to blend in with the environment?in other words, a formal attempt to break away from Industrialization.
VI. Arch...itecture by International Masters
World famous architects projected exotic and unique buildings in the streets of Korea beginning from 2000s in support of post-modernism.
Yim Seock-jae [Àú]
o BA and MA in Architecture, Seoul National University, Korea o MA in Architecture, University of Michigan, USA o Ph. D. in Architecture, University of Pennsylvania, USA o Professor of Department of Architecture, Ewha Womans University
Major publications: Geomancy and Reality Vol. 3 (2002) Geomancy and Architecture Vol. 2 (2002) Sky and Human (2006) Seoul, To Walk in the City of Architecture 1 & 2 (2010) Architecture Is Our Self-portrait (2005)