Roof tiles made of fired clay are key elements of traditional Korean architecture. They not only protected wooden structures from the weather; they also carried aesthetic value and symbolic meaning.

This webinar, inspired by the current exhibition Once Upon a Roof: Vanished Korean Architecture, examines recent research findings on ancient Korean architecture and ceramic roof tiles created more ...

The 3rd annual Korean Studies Symposium at the University at Buffalo (UB), State University of New York, took place on October 18-19, 2024. The event was organized by the Asia Research Institute and ...

Seoul and its architecture may feel familiar to those who have lived in the Korean capital, but conversations about the city often revolve around real estate — a dominant topic that has come to define ...

South Korean architect Moon Hoon walks through his newest project with a sense of mischief. Tracing the bright yellow lines with his finger, he says, “Architecture has been about reality, but also ...

Sisan Lee and Sehou Ahn's work could be defined by their interest in the intersection of natural and artificial elements, viewing the city as a complex blend of these forces. This perspective shapes ...

As the standard of Korean architecture has advanced in recent years, Kim Jin-ai, chief commissioner of the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy, called Friday for a fundamental shift in how ...

Peter Rowe is the Raymond Garbe Professor of Architecture and Urban Design and Harvard University Distinguished Service Professor. He served as Dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Design and held ...

In South Korea, some 150 historic crafts, customs and celebrations are recognised as National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Experience them to gain a deeper insight into the country, which honours its ...