Hahoe Folk Village
I’m always impressed by the way traditional architects build. Hahoe is one of these preserved areas where people still live in the old Korean spaces. Although I’m a huge fan of the digital technology for all its advantages, precise calculations or heavy-duty machines are obviously not the most important elements in creating masterful designs. I feel as if I have become a little too computer driven. I love the fact that all the houses, the streets, and the natural gardens at Hahoe are so beautifully scaled for small daily activities. There is no overwhelming sense of sublime architecture. The wooden structures, stone walls, and paper windows are all very human in size, proportion, and arrangements. It’s amazing how everything manages to humbly blend into the natural surroundings.

















Eric Baldosser Says: 10.07.08 at 12:08 pm
Jiho,
Don’t worry about being too computer driven, the fact that you appreciate sites like this are proof that we just use computers as a tool to work towards the sublime. Excellent pics, man. Also nice re-design on the site! I’m going to check up on your other posts…
crtl-i Says: 27.07.08 at 11:27 pm
ERIC.
good to hear from you. thanks for dropping by. how’s everything?