South Korea: Land of the Morning Calm
It requires a higher level of engagement and energy to navigate foreign places and interact with people from a culture so different than my own. I find myself surprised and intrigued on a daily basis.
A few initial observations of Korea…the colors are captivating, the architecture is spectacular and the people are quite kind. There is much history and culture to learn each day as it unfolds and presents itself.
For more images, go to the Korea: Close Up gallery in the Square by Design Collection.
Hanok with a View
Bukchon Hanok Village
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Orientation: Landscape
Seoul…a rapidly growing city with a rich and complex history. Throughout the city, you can see sights such as this where the old is juxtaposed by the new.
This is Bukchon Hanok Village…an amazing 600 year old neighborhood where the hanoks (traditional Korean style houses) have been beautifully preserved. In the background, you can see large modern buildings as well as Namsan Tower (also known as N. Seoul Tower) build in the 1970s.
The architecture of this little village is exceptional…tiled rooftops, narrow alleys, amazing entryways and artistic designs woven into the smallest of details bring the history and personality of this village to life.
Imagine the stories these streets could tell...
