Korean Architecture

Contributor: Brian Anthony. Lesson ID: 12293

A house is a house, right? A building is a building, yes? A building can be a work of art as well as functional. It takes imagination and inspiration. Try your hand at creative architectural design!

1To2Hour
categories

Visual Arts

subject
Fine Arts
learning style
Visual
personality style
Otter, Golden Retriever
Grade Level
Intermediate (3-5)
Lesson Type
Dig Deeper

Lesson Plan - Get It!

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Imagine living in a house like the one above.

  • Pretty cool, right?
  • What do you notice first?
  • The bold shapes, the vibrant colors, or the unique details that make it stand out?

Now, close your eyes and picture your dream house.

  • What makes it outstanding?
  • How would you design it to be a true work of art?

Being an architect is like bringing your wildest ideas to life!

Imagine coming up with an awesome design in your mind and then seeing it built right in front of you.

  • How cool would it be to drive by a building you dreamed up?

Get ready to explore some amazing architecture and even get to create your very own building design! But first, learn some key skills you’ll need to draw your design.

As you watch the following video, jot down at least five important tips for drawing a house design.

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Now, think about these questions.

  • What should an architect think about when designing a house?
  • How can older building designs inspire new ones?
  • How can new buildings improve on the designs of the past?

Check the sample answers below to see if you have the same ideas!

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Architects, like other artists, often look to the past for inspiration and add their own unique twist.

  • Ready to get inspired?

Head to the Got It? section to explore some incredible Korean architecture to spark your imagination!

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