A hanok (Korean: 한옥; name in South Korea) or chosŏnjip (조선집; name in North Korea and for Koreans in Yanbian, China), is a traditional Korean house. Hanok were first designed and built in the 14th century during the Joseon dynasty.

Walls are a mixture of straw and earth. The Korean paper used throughout the house is made from natural wood pulp and is glued to the frame of the sliding doors and the cross ribs of the windows. The floor is polished with bean oil after covering it with Korean paper, making the flooring waterproof.

Hanok walls may as well be regarded as beautiful abstract paintings given their unique surface divisions which do not conform to established architectural rules. The plastered white walls are bilaterally divided by darker colors of wooden columns and pillars, and small doors and windows are placed within.

Hanok construction begins with choosing the site and ends with caring for the surrounding after the house is built. It is also characterized by various rituals that are performed so that the house can be stabilized and the landlord can be blessed at every important stage of the construction.

Hanok (Traditional Korean House) – a place of subtle beauty and quiet dignity. Korean hanok bring the natural world inside, allowing its human residents to coexist peacefully with the simplicity, beauty and spirit of nature. Korean traditional houses reflect Korea's architectural practices and have a long history.

Hanok is an architectural term describing Korean traditional houses, also referred as Chosun houses. Hanok is typically located with mountain in back, facing the water and north in direction.

The dam (boundary walls) of a hanok (traditional Korean house) is a universe within this larger cosmos, formed by gathered points. The dam of a hanok primarily serves as a protective barrier for both the home and its inhabitants.

2023年9月23日 · The walls of a Hanok house are made of hanji, a traditional Korean paper. Hanji is made from the bark of the mulberry tree and is known for its strength and durability. The paper is layered and applied to a wooden frame, creating a translucent effect that …

The traditional Korean fireplace in the kitchen is the starting point of heating the home in Korean traditional houses, called Hanok. This under-floor heating system, called Ondol , is used to get through long, cold Korean winters.

2010年9月4日 · Hanok is the term for the traditional Korean house that used to distinguish it from Western-style houses. Korean architecture into account the location of the house from the surrounding environment, especially considering the circumstances of geography and season. The interior structure is also designed based on the location of the house.