2013.12.31
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Stone structures refer to the foundations of the base, such as the base, stone, stone, and hexagonal axes where wooden structures are built. In order to build a stone structure, the strength, water pressure, and acupressure of the stone must be taken into account and the geometric principle must be understood. To become a master of stone structures, one must go through a long probationary period, overcome physical exhaustion, and have long experience and innate qualities.
Im Dong-jo is one of the few craftsmen who continue the tradition of building stone structures in Korea. In 1969, at the age of 15, he began to learn to work with his brother-in-law, who was working on stone structures. In particular, a brother-in-law of mentor, angio was damaged during Japanese occupation in 1968, Gwanghwamun restoration project who participated in the craftsman. Gwanghwamun, which was restored at that time, moved 13 meters east of Gwanghwamun in 2006 as part of a project to find its original location.
At that time, the owner was in charge of the relocation and restoration of the Six Axis of Gwanghwamun.
In addition to the base and hexagonal axis of wooden buildings, Im Dongjo also implements tasks such as dismantling and repairing already installed stone structures such as piers, handrails and stone pagodas by applying traditional techniques. In recognition of this ability, he participated in the restoration project of the five major palaces in Seoul. Recently, he was in charge of creating the foundation of the stone pagoda in the dismantling and restoration project of the Stone Pagoda in Mireuksa Temple Site.
Im Dong-jo is one of the few craftsmen who continue the tradition of building stone structures in Korea. In 1969, at the age of 15, he began to learn to work with his brother-in-law, who was working on stone structures. In particular, a brother-in-law of mentor, angio was damaged during Japanese occupation in 1968, Gwanghwamun restoration project who participated in the craftsman. Gwanghwamun, which was restored at that time, moved 13 meters east of Gwanghwamun in 2006 as part of a project to find its original location.
At that time, the owner was in charge of the relocation and restoration of the Six Axis of Gwanghwamun.
In addition to the base and hexagonal axis of wooden buildings, Im Dongjo also implements tasks such as dismantling and repairing already installed stone structures such as piers, handrails and stone pagodas by applying traditional techniques. In recognition of this ability, he participated in the restoration project of the five major palaces in Seoul. Recently, he was in charge of creating the foundation of the stone pagoda in the dismantling and restoration project of the Stone Pagoda in Mireuksa Temple Site.