The Future of HanokAbout "Hanok"
The Value of Hanok
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Increased Interest in Hanok
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In the process of modernization, the life of hanok was almost cut off due to apartments. However, from the 1990s, the value of hanok, as Korea’s traditional architecture, was rediscovered for its eco-friendly and beautiful spatial composition. Accordingly, interest in hanok is increasing, and in recent years, discussions are underway to preserve and modernize hanok. -
Requirements for New Hanok
Currently, the reasons why hanok is not widely used are 'inconvenient living due to facilities','difficulty in maintenance,' and 'high cost required for new construction'. Therefore, it is essential to modernize, industrialize, and popularize the design and construction of hanok by reflecting these reasons in the modern hanok.
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Possibility of New Hanok
Recently, it is easy to find hanok being used for a new purpose rather than for residence. Representative examples include the renovation of existing hanok into commercial facilities such as restaurants and cafes, business facilities such as architectural offices, and cultural facilities such as art galleries and museums. In addition, accommodation facilities and public facilities are designed as new hanok architecture and are receiving good reviews. Also, there has been a great positive response for reflecting the spatial composition and decorative elements of hanok in newly built apartments. New possibilities of new hanok are seen as hanok villages are built in new cities and towns. As such, if new hanok continues to accommodate the demands necessary for modern life while keeping the advantages of existing hanok, high interest and good response to new hanok are expected to increase in the future.
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