The Beauty of the Traditional Korean House

slowwalker (80) in culture • 7 years ago (edited)

The name of Korean traditional house is 'Han OK'
'Han Ok' means literally Korean House.
It is common thing that style and structure of every traditonal architecture reflect it's own natural background.

In korea, natural element which have effected on korean traditonal architecture was Mountain and sunshine.
Especially the eaves of the Korean traditional house has been known to have close relations with degrees of sunshine.

So the Han Ok was designed that it could receive more sunshine at Spring and less subshine in Summer.

Of course it shows the power of its owner.

The roofs of Han Ok have similarty with mountain.

The roofs should've had interanal and external combination with mountain.

So It is very interesting to observe the formation and structure of the traditional house.

One day during having a tour for observation, I found some interesting scene.

The ivy tree wound the house round its stems.
This combinaton looked beautiful to me
Below are the pics

I had taken this pics one month ago.

I 'd like to see how that ivy and the house make a combination.

Actually the korean traditonal house is the best symbol in korean beauty.

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7 years ago by slowwalker (80)

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teamsteem (74) · 7 years ago

I love your posts. Your pictures are always stunningly beautiful.

nadilchairi (67) · 7 years ago

Interesting postings and cultural insight. By looking at your post I so know the building of an area that has its own distinct value. The house you convey is very not inferior to modern today. A region does have its own advantages, you have described very well indeed. I will look forward to your next posting. thank you

arfa (61) · 7 years ago

Interested, Korean House. I think all of Nation had a tradisional house. Same as in Aceh, Indonesia, we have many traditional house. Because Indonesia and Aceh, had many culture and identity, if you going to one province ini Indonesia, you will get one traditional house, and in other province, you can get another one, it mean different house traditional, so that all is Indonesia. I hope you some day for coming to Aceh, of you have time, there is to much some thing, that I think you

askaran (53) · 7 years ago

Great and informative post! Beautiful pictures :)

digitalplayer (58) · 7 years ago (edited)

indeed. beautiful houses.. more than what we have in Europe

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photono (58) · 7 years ago

Aww, nice asian roofs again :-)

mahdiyari (67) · 7 years ago

I 'd like to see how that ivy and the house make a combiantion.

Edit it :
combiantion = combination*

thanks for sharing.

slowwalker (80) · 7 years ago

Thank You so much

thinkit (62) · 7 years ago

some nice details picked up here in the photographs. Cultural and interesting :)

nicolaepavelean (54) · 7 years ago

Really nice! What I like about these Korean houses that you show us is that they are made to connect with the natural world from the outside, and they coexist so peacefully.

teukurobbybinor (54) · 7 years ago

Its great, nice pict, full story
May i share your post sir @slowwalker ?

trendo (58) · 7 years ago

Awesome pictures. Makes me want to watch some anime :O

runridefly (72) · 7 years ago

@slowwalker, I love the architecture. Roofs here in California only shelter us, and lack so much.

slowwalker (80) · 7 years ago

lol

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olga.maslievich (74) · 7 years ago

It's fantastic photos @slowwalker! Your homes is gripping me! I would like to visit Korea!

mafis (49) · 7 years ago

Korean nation is already known intelligent since the first. Han Ok is proof that since the first time the Korean society has been exploiting the potential of nature

sokoloffa (69) · 7 years ago

Hi my friend! Your post read with great pleasure!)) Unfortunately, I and my family are now traveling and I can not fully read your other posts. But I will soon read!))) Thank you very much!

waniowski (40) · 7 years ago

first owner is powerful..
can you tell us how much would someone have to pay for such pleasure?
circa about...

slowwalker (80) · 7 years ago

hahaha

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pavelkanks (37) · 7 years ago

If I'm not mistaken, it's grapes that are climbing the walls. What a beautiful thing

backwardsroving (37) · 7 years ago

I love the influence of the natural world in Korean houses, especially the passive-solar houses. I wish we could build like this in the U.S.

mrafa (48) · 7 years ago

A very interesting and historic post. Thanks for sharing

afzal (45) · 7 years ago

Always visit this author as his posts are interesting and different

natashahall (57) · 7 years ago

There's a beautiful history there! Lovely photos, really nice work :)

floridanow (61) · 7 years ago

Very charming and picturesque. Do have an idea of home prices in Korea in USD? DO they have a very high tax system? (Property , income etc...)...thank you again for insight into such a beautiful country.

mxzn (74) · 7 years ago

Upvoted!

vastly (33) · 7 years ago

This is awesome! I visited Bukchon Hanok Village last year! It was truly an awesome experience. You should check out my post on my experience there. Though I didn't take good photos as you! Haha

cryptonet (65) · 7 years ago

The photographs what you have just taken really symbolises the beauty of Korean culture. There are perfection in the architecture as well as in the hands of those who built it.
Thank you so much for making us aware about the beauty of Korean empire @slowwalker

gaborey07 (35) · 7 years ago

Tantos diseños y materiales para la construcción de casas, acá en Venezuela son muy distintas pero todas son hermosas..!! gracias por las fotos..!! @gaborey07

ionlysaymeep (50) · 7 years ago

meep

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gaborey07 (35) · 7 years ago

SigueMEEP.. !!! @gaborey07

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ionlysaymeep (50) · 7 years ago

meep

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kishan (50) · 7 years ago

Nace blog and photographs as well @slowwalker

guyfawkes4-20 (65) · 7 years ago

I had no idea about all of this before, thanks for sharing.
And the pictures are super amazing :D

stephan92 (55) · 7 years ago

I love to learn more about korean culture! Share us more like this info! Good work!

athavan (39) · 7 years ago (edited)

Every culture have their own way of building homes according to their tradition , climate and available materials they find in local.

saroj12 (31) · 7 years ago

Kindly awasome pic

reddragonfly (64) · 7 years ago

These are quite beautiful houses, @slowwalker, nice photos. It's interesting to learn more about the traditions behind them-- I'd seen pictures before, but did not know the idea of "mountains and sunshine" was part of the reason for the architecture. Thank you for sharing!

slowwalker (80) · 7 years ago

thank you for visiting

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jiahn (63) · 7 years ago

Wow~great post!! :)

steemwart (60) · 7 years ago

Beautiful traditional house, unique and unique. Thank you for sharing this valuable information about Korean Traditional home @slowwalker. In the area I also have a traditional house designed to be earthquake resistant. This house is known as Rumoh Aceh.

easytricks (27) · 7 years ago

Beautiful korean house .. the name is related to our language URDU it also means OKAY.

stefen (58) · 7 years ago

looks very beautiful. an strong construction :-)

katesmith (48) · 7 years ago

Amazing! I wish I owned one :)

msg768 (65) · 7 years ago

Oh wow! The first one looks soooo cool ;D

safran (64) · 7 years ago

Very wonderful,Amazing,Marvelous,Nice,Great and Shopisticated...

maher (38) · 7 years ago

This doesn't look very parkour friendly lol

rawpride (62) · 7 years ago

Beautiful architecture

thetimminator (56) · 7 years ago

I always love the look of those traditional houses.
Great photo's. Thanks for posting!

blazing (70) · 7 years ago

Nice shot and came to know new things thanks for sharing with us

sirwinchester (75) · 7 years ago

Beautiful pictures, I love the traditional architecture - especially the roofs. And the plants around it make it look even more mystical.
Thanks for sharing this authentic insight into Korean culture!

slowwalker (80) · 7 years ago

thank you for your visiting

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dedyrahmat (45) · 7 years ago

it looks pretty old. but, still beautiful :)

practicaleric (66) · 7 years ago

Thank you for teaching us about the Korean house. I didn't know all this. That eaves design to bring in or reduce sunshine is genius. The pictures are clear and lovely. Keep steeming :)

mcahmet (56) · 7 years ago

거기는 서울에 있는 한옥마음이에요? 3년전에 거기를 가봤는데 진짜 아름다워요

lordvader (69) · 7 years ago

I think the corners of the house could use some of these...

rigor (56) · 7 years ago

Someday gonna build a house with that design

fatema (43) · 7 years ago

Hey @slowwalker !!
awesome post and pictures as well. really beautiful houses ...
upvoted you.

simantpaudyal (27) · 7 years ago

nice post! very informative and clear with photos.

thecrytotrader (69) · 7 years ago

Superb and beautiful pictures thanks for share

btcunchained (49) · 7 years ago

Have seen such architecture style in movies only... Nice post☺️

outhori5ed (66) · 7 years ago

great post @slowwalker

poss (56) · 7 years ago

I love the fact, that the owner of the house decided to build a new house in traditional architecture. It is clear that he is wealthy and could choose any style. Really nice.

hauntedbrain (46) · 7 years ago

Amazing camera work
By the looks of it the houses look amazing and beautiful
Thanks for sharing

lundsten (51) · 7 years ago

Very well captured!

ipkiss (43) · 7 years ago

shirish5 (57) · 7 years ago

Nice to read about Korean houses. Photos are excellent.

arckrai (62) · 7 years ago

I wish we had beautiful houses like this across the globe.
They all look aesthetically glamorous.
Great Photographs!

hebro (53) · 7 years ago

Too bad, that is closed now!

imbritish (46) · 7 years ago (edited)

Very nice. Do you live in Korea? North or South if I may ask?

slowwalker (80) · 7 years ago

lol

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digitalplayer (58) · 7 years ago

hahah South or Not!! That's the important Stuff today. lol

slowwalker (80) · 7 years ago

Is north your sideside ?
OMG

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digitalplayer (58) · 7 years ago

not in Korea. :-) but really... south or north... where you born or stay is just a matter of luck most of the times

slowwalker (80) · 7 years ago

lol

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herzaseptian (60) · 7 years ago

You have to answer the question of imbritish, ;) @slowwalker
I am just kidding brother.

digitalplayer (58) · 7 years ago (edited)

ahhaha . why kidding? :D @slowwalker - you are going to lose some followers here

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englishtchrivy (72) · 7 years ago

@slowwalker nim
normally the ivy makes the house look pretty doesn't it?

god-is-love (56) · 7 years ago

Very beautiful houses! Thanks for sharing!

herzaseptian (60) · 7 years ago (edited)

Nice pictures @slowwalker
It seems his buildings are old and lots of root spread, but still is a great building. Thanks for sharing this post to all of us. very interesting to me.

firepower (79) · 7 years ago

Great post and I enjoyed these pictures!

bxt (70) · 7 years ago

i like this traditional house ! nice post !

luckysteem (51) · 7 years ago

Hi, nice post, i like this style of traditional houses. Very beautiful!

jaymorebeet (59) · 7 years ago

These are beautiful shots of traditional Korean houses. Where are these houses?

ngman100 (53) · 7 years ago

이쁜 한옥들 많이 봐서 좋네요
좋은 글 감사합니다~

gomyh16 (57) · 7 years ago

Good photo

anavictoriakong (42) · 7 years ago

You take very good shots of the roofs to show the layers of its structure. I also found the vines growing along the sides of the walls to create a deeper sense of history and age. Beautiful shots!

chocomuscake (59) · 7 years ago

오.. 한끼줍쇼에 나왔던 윤석화 한옥집도 있네요. 멋스러운 한옥집들 잘보고 갑니다.

dnfleowjs (40) · 7 years ago

beautiful photos thank you

fahmidamti (67) · 7 years ago

History proves , a good photo to commemorate the culture in korea ..
great project @slowwalker

insiders (42) · 7 years ago

steem-on (50) · 7 years ago

These houses look so cool!

vishal09 (55) · 7 years ago

I loved korean culture always , Suprised me to know that it was a intelligent design which is to receive more sunlight in winter n less in summer.

dnflgksrnr (39) · 7 years ago

really nice houses .
thank you for your post

daydreams4rock (63) · 7 years ago

very similar to Japanese building too -- i like the style

yaan (59) · 7 years ago (edited)

Yeah, Korean traditional houses always had an eye catching magic in them.
You just simply can't turn your eyes of.

jwolf (70) · 7 years ago

I hope will have a chance in my life to stay at least 1 week in an Han Ok

asdfqwer (40) · 7 years ago

The roofs are interesting~

enomujjass (64) · 7 years ago

좋은 글 감사합니다. 항상 잘 보고갑니다.^^
그런데 제목에 the Traditional 을 잘 못 적으신 것 같네요.^^

slowwalker (80) · 7 years ago

감사합니다
덕분에 고쳤습니다

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coolgirl (47) · 7 years ago

Awesome pictures! Love the plants on the houses!

opc (35) · 7 years ago

Very good however, I think I prefer a modern house :)

yukimaru (65) · 7 years ago

The roofs of traditional houses are mesmerizing. They are a work of art! And then the vines crawling them makes them naturally beautiful too! ^_^

taylor.swift (45) · 7 years ago

Looks great. RESTEEMED :)

bree1042 (68) · 7 years ago

It's sad that traditional houses are disappearing from Seoul. I saw that some of the newly built traditional houses, which combine traditional beauty and comfort of modern society. They look really good.

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adityayadav (37) · 7 years ago

Nice information frnd.

myday (57) · 7 years ago

@slowwalker I quite like the ivy growing and taking back ownership over the building. It's great to see, but I wouod imagine it is hard to remove. Sometimes it is best for nature to take its own untouched course. Thanks for sharing as always :)

yuniasyaf (50) · 7 years ago

thank you @slowwalker
I recently saw this traditional Korean house. If you can share the inside of the house, I'm curious

silvia (69) · 7 years ago

Nice phoho and nice post @slowwalker thank you for sharing

azissuloh (61) · 7 years ago

Great articel, it's very informatif articel.
Thank you @slowwalker for sharing with us.

charles1 (68) · 7 years ago

@slowwalker this looks very beautiful, great shots indeed

zamrbk (33) · 7 years ago

House more than one hundred years.
good place for art or martial art.
Lake, stream, mountain, sea, no factories and not many tourists and commercialism.
plz enjoy stars and Korean traditional music concert.

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sanks7 (56) · 7 years ago (edited)

The pictures are so beautiful the houses are good in korea thank for sharing

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deleni (50) · 7 years ago

Thank you for a good post!
Interesting photos!

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cryptopie (81) · 7 years ago

They do have an intricate houses and functional as well.

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dim753 (64) · 7 years ago (edited)

Very beautiful houses the roof has a very smooth design.
I love how strong and well made it looks

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