Famous Korean architects
The term “Modern architecture” describes architecture designed and built within the social, artistic, and cultural attitude known as Modernism.
It put an emphasis on experimentation, the rejection of predetermined “rules,” and freedom of expression in art, literature, architecture, and music..
Korean architecture structures
Then, from 1961 to 1996, South Korea underwent a period of rapid economic development, during which it was transformed into a prosperous, industrial society.
During these years, its economic growth rates were among the highest in the world..
Seoul Architecture Museum
Modern Architecture
The modernist style prioritise simplicity of form, clean structure, lack of ornamentation, and function over form..
What are the characteristics of modern Korean architecture?
Like the other arts of Korea, architecture is characterized by naturalistic tendencies, simplicity, economy of shape, and the avoidance of extremes.
What was a sharply curving Chinese roof was modified in Korea into a gently sloping roof.
Sharp angles, strong lines, steep planes, and garish colours are all avoided..
What is the architectural style of Korea?
In Korean architecture, buildings are structured vertically and horizontally.
A construction usually rises from a stone subfoundation to a curved roof covered with tiles, held by a console structure and supported on posts; walls are made of earth (adobe) or are sometimes totally composed of movable wooden doors..