Korean Architecture Words & Phrases

Korea's architectural landscape blends ancient tradition with cutting-edge modern design. Learning architecture vocabulary lets you discuss everything from historical palaces to Seoul's iconic skyline. These terms are essential for anyone interested in Korean design and urban culture.

100 words

건물

Geonmul

Building

Beginner

구조

Gujo

Structure

Intermediate

평면도

Pyeongmyeondo

Floor plan

Intermediate

설계도

Seolgyedo

Blueprint

Intermediate

건축가

Geonchukga

Architect

Beginner

마천루

Machenru

Skyscraper

Beginner

아파트

Apateu

Apartment building

Beginner

빌라

Billa

Villa

Beginner

한옥

Hanok

Hanok (traditional Korean house)

Intermediate

온돌

Ondol

Ondol (underfloor heating)

Intermediate

마당

Madang

Courtyard

Beginner

기와

Giwa

Roof tile

Intermediate

기둥

Gidung

Column

Intermediate

Bo

Beam

Intermediate

콘크리트

Konkeuriteu

Concrete

Beginner

철강

Cheolggang

Steel

Beginner

유리 외벽

Yuri oebyek

Glass facade

Intermediate

커튼월

Keoteon weol

Curtain wall

Advanced

스마트 건물

Seumateu geonmul

Smart building

Intermediate

리모델링

Rimodelling

Renovation

Beginner

복원

Bokwon

Restoration

Intermediate

외관 디자인

Oegwan dijain

Exterior design

Intermediate

계단

Gyedan

Staircase

Beginner

엘리베이터

Elribeeiteo

Elevator

Beginner

에스컬레이터

Eseukeolleiteor

Escalator

Beginner

복도

Bokdo

Corridor

Beginner

주차장

Juchajang

Parking structure

Beginner

Daem

Dam

Intermediate

등대

Deungdae

Lighthouse

Intermediate

박물관

Bangmulgwan

Museum building

Beginner

도서관

Doseogwan

Library building

Beginner

학교

Hakgyo

School building

Beginner

병원

Byeongwon

Hospital building

Beginner

사무실

Samushil

Office building

Beginner

쇼핑몰

Syoping mol

Shopping mall

Beginner

호텔

Hotel

Hotel

Beginner

리조트

Rijot

Resort

Beginner

사찰 건축

Sachal geonchuk

Temple architecture

Intermediate

궁전 건축

Gungjeon geonchuk

Palace architecture

Intermediate

Tap

Pagoda

Intermediate

Mun

Gate

Beginner

울타리

Ultari

Fence

Beginner

정원 디자인

Jeongwon dijain

Garden design

Intermediate

조경

Jogyeong

Landscape architecture

Intermediate

도시 계획

Dosi gyehoek

Urban planning

Advanced

도시 디자인

Dosi dijain

City design

Intermediate

용도지역

Yongdo jiyeok

Zoning

Advanced

토지 이용

Toji iyong

Land use

Advanced

공공 공간

Gonggong gonggan

Public space

Intermediate

광장

Gwangjang

Plaza

Beginner

공원 디자인

Gongwon dijain

Park design

Intermediate

거리 가구

Geori gagu

Street furniture

Advanced

간판

Ganpan

Signage

Intermediate

길찾기

Gilchajgi

Wayfinding

Advanced

지속 가능한 건축

Jisok ganeunghan geonchuk

Sustainable architecture

Advanced

패시브 하우스

Paesibeuh hauseu

Passive house

Advanced

태양광 디자인

Taeyangkwang dijain

Solar design

Advanced

풍력 디자인

Pungryeok dijain

Wind design

Advanced

음향

Eumhyang

Acoustics

Advanced

조명 디자인

Jomyeong dijain

Lighting design

Intermediate

냉난방

Naengnanhang

HVAC

Advanced

배관

Baegwan

Plumbing

Beginner

화재 안전

Hwajae anjeol

Fire safety

Intermediate

접근성 디자인

Jeobgeunseong dijain

Accessibility design

Advanced

유니버설 디자인

Yunibeoseol dijain

Universal design

Advanced

모듈식 건축

Modyulsik geonchuk

Modular building

Advanced

프리팹

Peuripep

Prefab

Advanced

3D 프린팅 주택

3D peurintin jutak

3D printed house

Advanced

문화유산 건물

Munhwa yusan geonmul

Heritage building

Intermediate

철거

Cheolgeo

Demolition

Intermediate

건설 현장

Geonseol hyeonjang

Construction site

Beginner

비계

Bigye

Scaffolding

Intermediate

현장 안전

Hyeonjang anjeol

Safety on site

Intermediate

오피스텔

opiseutel

Officetel

Intermediate

아파트 단지

apateu danji

Apartment Complex

Beginner

원룸

wonrum

Studio Apartment

Beginner

철근 콘크리트

cheolgeun konkeuliteu

Reinforced Concrete

Advanced

시청

sicheong

City Hall

Beginner

콘서트홀

konseoteuhol

Concert Hall

Intermediate

문화센터

munhwa senteo

Cultural Center

Beginner

지하 상가

jiha sangga

Underground Mall

Beginner

육교

yukgyo

Pedestrian Bridge

Beginner

로비

lobi

Lobby

Beginner

문화재 보존

munhwajae bojon

Heritage Preservation

Advanced

녹화 지붕

nokwa jibung

Green Roof

Advanced

건축 허가

geonchuk heoga

Building Permit

Advanced

내진 설계

naejin seolgyae

Seismic Design

Advanced

복합 건물

bokap geonmul

Mixed-Use Building

Intermediate

기초 공사

gicho gongsa

Foundation

Intermediate

구조 공학

gujo gongak

Structural Engineering

Advanced

소방 안전

sobang anjeon

Fire Safety

Intermediate

건축법

geonchukbeop

Building Code

Advanced

대들보

daedolbo

Wooden Beam

Advanced

공항 터미널

gonghang teominal

Airport Terminal

Intermediate

기차역

gichayeok

Train Station

Beginner

경기장

gyeonggijang

Sports Stadium

Beginner

동네

dongne

Neighborhood

Beginner

캔틸레버

kaentillebeo

Cantilever

Advanced

난간벽

nanganbyeok

Parapet

Advanced

고창

gochang

Clerestory

Advanced

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