Korea Style

Marcia Iwatate, Kim Unsoo, Clark E. Llewellyn , Lee Jongkeun

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Tuttle Publishing
09 August 2022

Architecture; Professional interior design

Discover the beauty and variety of Korean architecture and design!

Simplicity, tradition, and a deep respect for all things natural

these are the basic elements of Korean style that underpin the nation's fast-growing creative movement, making Korea a leader in global fashion and design. Influences from China, Japan, and the West have filtered into Korea, but the peninsula has always maintained its own identity. Spatial, spiritual, and material qualities are reflected in the simple beauty of its architecture, while classic objects with a uniquely Korean aesthetic are used with panache in interior decoration.

In the first book to document Korea's architecture and design scene, authors Marcia Iwatate and Kim Unsoo present 24 exceptional homes, studios, and heritage buildings. Ranging from vernacular to cutting-edge contemporary, these projects celebrate Korea's natural landscapes, crafts, and deep architectural heritage juxtaposed with the nation's dynamic drive to invent, experiment, and create.

By: Marcia Iwatate, Kim Unsoo
Photographs by: Lee Jongkeun
Introduction by: Clark E. Llewellyn
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 191mm,
Weight: 1.162kg
ISBN: 9780804855280
ISBN 10: 0804855285
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 09 August 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marcia Iwatate is one of the stars of the Japanese design and food industry. She has been involved in art direction and fashion advertising in Tokyo and New York, and has designed numerous restaurants in Tokyo and Seoul. She is currently principal partner of Marei Ltd and commutes between Seoul and Tokyo. Iwatate is the author of Japan Houses and co-author of the award-winning Shunju. Kim Unsoo was born in Korea and educated in the United States. She has worked in the contemporary art field in both New York and Seoul. As director of Kukje Gallery in Seoul, she has organized exhibitions of the works of world-renowned artists such as Bill Viola, Anish Kapoor, and Richard Long. She lives in Seoul. Lee Jongkeun is one of Korea's foremost photographers of interiors, food, and products since establishing Apo Associates in 1995. He is active in the field of advertising and contributes regularly to design and lifestyle magazines. He is photo director for Marie Claire and Maison Marie Claire and publishes catalogues and books through his firm Guru Visual. Clark E. Llewellyn has served as director of the School of Architecture at Montana State University since 1995. He maintains an award-winning practice and is on the National Board of Directors for the American Institute of Architects. He visits Korea regularly and has contributed writings on Korean architecture.

Reviews for Korea Style

[Korea Style] is an inspirational piece for both the everyday and the professional student of design. --East West blog Don't be fooled into thinking [a commitment to minimalism] means cold or empty. These are rich, textural spaces that make you think about home in a whole new way. --Capital Times Iwatate and art exhibitor Unsoo show how vernacular Korean home design and decoration with its regard for [s]implicity, moderation, constraint, and a deep respect for all things natural has been incorporated into the 20-plus contemporary commercial and residential buildings visited here. --Library Journal