18 Mar 2011

What is Korean's Home?

the minga (homes of the common people) - the satchip (the "weed" house)




























The shapes and functions of roofs varied a great deal as they were built in response to natural surroundings and cultural demands. Depending on the materials used for the roofs, thatched-roof houses, the satchip (the "weed" house) is one of the roof types among wood- or stone-shingled and oak-bark houses. A thatched roof was made of the dried rice stalks, the most easily available material. The soft curve, muted color, and gentle texture of thatched roofs imbued a feeling of comfort, softness, and warmth. 

10 Jan 2011

Seoul, See and Listen

The Stair

The Trueman Show (1998), Directed by Peter Weir, Paramount Pictures, 103mins













A Stair leading to nowhere, is it something one will go towards and step upwards? One might has to be under a condition of nothing to lose, have enough curiosity and courage and then one would find out something unexpected.