{"product_id":"inside-the-korean-house-architecture-and-design-in-the-contemporary-hanok-paperback","title":"Inside the Korean House: Architecture and Design in the Contemporary Hanok - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNani Park\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobert J. Fouser\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJongkeun Lee\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA rare glimpse into Korean \u003ci\u003ehanok\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInside the Korean House\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers on an unprecedented tour through the modern interiors of twelve magnificent tradional homes.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmidst the glass-and-steel skyscrapers and luxury apartments of modern-day Seoul, traditional Korean houses known as \u003ci\u003ehanok\u003c\/i\u003e survive and play a surprisingly important role. \u003ci\u003eInside the Korean House\u003c\/i\u003e showcases 12 very special \u003ci\u003ehanok\u003c\/i\u003e that have been selected to reflect the style-conscious Korea of today, a country where traditional values are still highly respected. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile the exteriors of these homes are indistinguishable from the traditional \u003ci\u003ehanok\u003c\/i\u003e of the past, the interiors have been adapted to keep up with the times. Traditional stone, wood and clay are still the basic materials used, and the houses make full use of natural elements such as wind and sunlight based on the principles of \u003ci\u003ebaesanimsu\u003c\/i\u003e--which position the \u003ci\u003ehanok\u003c\/i\u003e in harmony with the forces of nature and the geography of their sites. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe \u003ci\u003ehanok\u003c\/i\u003e in this book all have unique stories that are told from the point of view of their owners, many of whom are well-known architects, designers and business leaders. The book provides an unparalleled look at the lifestyle of contemporary Koreans who are leading the world now in terms of design, fashion and innovation.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNani Park\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Korea but grew up in Hawaii, which gives her a special perspective as both an insider and outsider in Korea. Currently residing in Seoul, she lived in a \u003ci\u003ehanok\u003c\/i\u003e when she was young and wanted to share her experience of contemporary \u003ci\u003ehanok\u003c\/i\u003e living. An award-winning illustrator and art educator with a Master's degree in fine arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York, she has worked in the art industry for over two decades. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert J. Fouser\u003c\/b\u003e was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He holds a BA in Japanese language and literature and an MA in applied linguistics, both from the University of Michigan, and a PhD in applied linguistics from Trinity College, Dublin. Since 2008 he has taught Korean at Seoul National University. He renovated his own \u003ci\u003ehanok\u003c\/i\u003e in 2012 and has been active in promoting \u003ci\u003ehanok\u003c\/i\u003e preservation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJongkeun Lee\u003c\/b\u003e is one of Korea's leading photographers of interiors, food and products. He established his own studio, Apo Associates, in 1995 and works actively in the field of advertising. He contributes regularly to design and lifestyle magazines and his photographs are featured in the book \u003ci\u003eKorea Style\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Tuttle Publishing.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 9.92 x 8.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 12, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51985749279021,"sku":"9780804857451","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/1v4_au_17s9780804857451.webp?v=1776138825","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/inside-the-korean-house-architecture-and-design-in-the-contemporary-hanok-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}