Cover of Korea Style

Korea Style

Marcia Iwatate, Unsoo Kim

3 ideas

  1. Korean living spaces as design cases

    The book presents photographed homes, from traditional hanok to contemporary residences, as examples of Korean aesthetic principles. Each interior is shown as a lesson in how Korean design handles space and material.

  2. Restraint and natural materials

    A recurring feature is the use of wood, paper, stone, and clay in spare, uncluttered arrangements. Korean style is portrayed as valuing quiet material honesty over ornament.

  3. Continuity between tradition and modern

    The survey juxtaposes old and new spaces to show how classical Korean elements persist in contemporary design. It frames modern Korean interiors as an evolution rather than a break from tradition.

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