Inspired by the eponymous exhibition shown in Japan in December 2011, and following a recent trend of Korean modern architecture exhibited overseas, this in-depth look at a selection of sixteen Korean architects focuses on the big picture rather than the individual architects and their works. Accepting that it is problematic to classify and find a common denominator among these architects, their attitudes and projects, both realized and unbuilt, the book examines its subjects from an economic, social and cultural point of view instead. It presents points on the urban and topographic map of Korea as an “easy story… rather than a difficult architectural discussion” through a series of individual projects, photographs, plans and other data.
Inspired by the eponymous exhibition shown in Japan in December 2011, and following a recent trend of Korean modern architecture exhibited overseas, this in-depth look at a selection of sixteen Korean architects focuses on the big picture rather than the individual architects and their works. Accepting that it is problematic to classify and find a common denominator among these architects, their attitudes and projects, both realized and unbuilt, the book examines its subjects from an economic, social and cultural point of view instead. It presents points on the urban and topographic map of Korea as an “easy story… rather than a difficult architectural discussion” through a series of individual projects, photographs, plans and other data.
Features:
Cho Jung Goo (Guga Urban Architecture)
Choi Wook (One 0 One)
Han Hyung Woo
Kim Chan Joong + Hong Taek (SYSTEM LAB)
Kim Dong Jin (Leau Design Co.,Ltd.Laboratory of Environment Architecture Urbanism)
Lim Jae Yong (O.C.A.)
Kim Hun (Studio Asylum)
Kwak Hee Soo (IDMM Architects)
Jang Yoon Gyoo + Shin Chang Hoon (UnSangDong Architects)
Kim Seung Hoy + Kang Won Phil (Gyeongyeongwichi)
Moon Hoon (MOONBALSSO)
Ken Min Sung Jin (SKM Architects)
Min Kyu Am (Toma Architects)
Yoo Hyun Joon (Hyunjoon Yoo Architects)
Yoon Seung Hyun + Suh Joon Hyuk (Interkerd Architects)
Yoon Woong Won + Kim Jeong Joo (Jegong Architects)