POINT - COUNTERPOINT

POINT - COUNTERPOINT

Trajectories of Ten Korean Architects

Auteur:I. Jung, C. Maniaque-benton

Uitgever:B

  • Paperback
  • Engels, Frans
  • 240 pagina's

The projects by ten Korean architects highlighted in the exhibition catalogue ''POINT - COUNTERPOINT. Trajectories of Ten Korean Architects' satisfied briefs that mostly called for modest and “human” buildings, in opposition to the large housing sectors currently being built in Seoul and many other Asian cities.

Particular attentiveness to the surroundings is seen in a number of the projects, especially when inserted into a mixed urban context of old and new. The high quality of traditional workmanship is readily apparent, along with close attention to detail and specific cultural qualities. In addition to an essay by Inha Jung on correlative architecture and new urban realities, the book 'POINT - COUNTERPOINT' includes detailed project data, images and drawings.

The projects by ten Korean architects highlighted in the exhibition catalogue ''POINT - COUNTERPOINT. Trajectories of Ten Korean Architects' satisfied briefs that mostly called for modest and “human” buildings, in opposition to the large housing sectors currently being built in Seoul and many other Asian cities.

Particular attentiveness to the surroundings is seen in a number of the projects, especially when inserted into a mixed urban context of old and new. The high quality of traditional workmanship is readily apparent, along with close attention to detail and specific cultural qualities. In addition to an essay by Inha Jung on correlative architecture and new urban realities, the book 'POINT - COUNTERPOINT' includes detailed project data, images and drawings.

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