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L-shaped Hanok
Characterized by a simple appearance created by connecting two straight-lined houses at a right angle.
Geungnakjeon Hall
A building with seven compartments in the front and three at the sides, featuring a gabled roof and an ancient architectural style.
Hyangwonjeong Pavilion
A two-storey hexagonal pavilion located on a small island in a lake at Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Ondol
A traditional heating system hidden beneath the floor that utilizes direct heat transfer from wood smoke.
Cheoma
The edge of the curvy roofs of a Hanok.
Hanok
A traditional Korean house also referred to as Chosun houses.
Baeheullim
In ancient Greek architecture, a technique where columns appear straight from a distance due to tapering.
Dabotap Stone Pagoda
A unique Stone Pagoda featured on the 10 won coin, known for its cultural significance.
Goguryeo Dynasty
A kingdom that ruled northern Korea known for its rich cultural heritage.
Chusimp’o style
A Korean adaptation of Chinese T’ang period architecture featuring specific bracketing techniques.
Heunginjimun Gate (Dongdaemun Gate)
A historical gate originally built in 1396, part of the city's fortress.
Maru
The main hall of a traditional Korean house.
Goryeo Dynasty
A kingdom known for its flourishing culture and arts, an origin of modern Korea's name.
Heumgyeonggak Pavilion
A pavilion built during King Sejong's reign used for astronomical observations.
Choga
Straw-thatched roofs of Hanok.
U-shaped Hanok
Characterized by a layout with the main hall and kitchen at the center.
Square-shaped Hanok
Preferred in the north of Korea for better warmth retention during winter.
Namdaemun Gate (Sungnyemun)
A significant historical gate completed in 1398 as part of Seoul's defensive wall.
Minka
Residential houses built using traditional designs and construction methods since the Meiji Period.
Japanese Tatami
A rectangular mat used for flooring in traditional Japanese rooms.
Ken
A unit of measure in Japanese architecture, originally designating distance between two columns.
Shinto
Japan's native belief system centered on nature and the recognition of kami.
Himeji Castle
A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique architecture and historical significance.
Shwedagon Pagoda
Myanmar's most prominent holy site housing sacred relics of Buddha.
Chedi
Domed edifice under which relics of the Buddha are buried.
Wat Phra Kaew
The temple complex housing the Emerald Buddha, located in the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
Ananda Temple
A major Buddhist temple built in the early XII century known for its Cruciform plan.
Sukhothai Style
The foundation of Thai civilization, displaying Buddhist faith through architecture.
Shwezigon Pagoda
A pagoda featuring rich design elements and significant relics of the Buddha.
Khmer-Lopburi Period
A period of architectural development in Thailand influenced by Khmer-Angkor style.
Preah Khan Temple
A significant temple complex surrounded by a moat, named after a battle victory.
Wat Chedi Luang
A temple started in 1391, known for its impressive height and historical significance.
