Photos: North Korea’s new-age apartments join a greater wave of modern design



Features Photos: North Korea’s new-age apartments join a greater wave of modern design A trendy architectural design is springing up across the country in wake of the recent, destructive typhoons Colin Zwirko November 11, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV, Oct. 25, 2020 \| New apartment blocks in Kangwon province After thousands of North Korean homes were destroyed in floods and typhoons this summer, new apartments with a modern look began to spring up in their place in yet another sign of diversifying tastes among Pyongyang’s architectural planners. Built in a modernist style with boxy accents and multicolor brick veneers, the new, low-rise apartment blocks resemble the “fast-casual architecture” that is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. and Europe. After thousands of North Korean homes were destroyed in floods and typhoons this summer, new apartments with a modern look began to spring up in their place in yet another sign of diversifying tastes among Pyongyang’s architectural planners. Built in a modernist style with boxy accents and multicolor brick veneers, the new, low-rise apartment blocks resemble the “fast-casual architecture” that is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. and Europe. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Photos: North Korea’s new-age apartments join a greater wave of modern design

A trendy architectural design is springing up across the country in wake of the recent, destructive typhoons

Colin Zwirko November 11, 2020

Photos: North Korea’s new-age apartments join a greater wave of modern design

KCTV, Oct. 25, 2020 | New apartment blocks in Kangwon province

After thousands of North Korean homes were destroyed in floods and typhoons this summer, new apartments with a modern look began to spring up in their place in yet another sign of diversifying tastes among Pyongyang’s architectural planners.

Built in a modernist style with boxy accents and multicolor brick veneers, the new, low-rise apartment blocks resemble the “fast-casual architecture” that is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. and Europe.

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