What is a Korean officetel? Case study on Bundang New Town

The purpose of this study is to identify a little-known element in Korea׳s housing typology: the officetel. A portmanteau of the English office and hotel, the officetel was originally a work facility with adjunct basic living amenities. It was introduced in the 1980s and became widespread in the 199...

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Main Authors: Emilien Gohaud, Seungman Baek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2017-06-01
Series:Frontiers of Architectural Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095263517300213