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Park Chan-young is an internationally recognized architectural researcher and author of the acclaimed ""Walls of Memory"" trilogy. Born in Ganghwa Island, Incheon, he is a self-taught architectural genius who has become a leading voice in documenting traditional building techniques worldwide. Unconventional Path to MasteryGrowing up on Ganghwa Island, renowned for its preserved historical architecture, Park developed an extraordinary intuition for traditional building methods through childhood observation of ancient fortifications and craftsmen at work. Without formal architectural education, he learned directly from master builders across continents, gaining their trust through demonstrated expertise and deep respect for traditional knowledge. The ""Walls of Memory"" SeriesPark's compulsive documentation during his apprenticeships evolved into his groundbreaking trilogy: - **Walls of Memory 1: Lost Civilizations** (2019)- **Walls of Memory 2: Forgotten Techniques** (2022) - **Walls of Memory 3: Living Traditions** (2024)The series revolutionized architectural literature by presenting ancient wisdom through the eyes of a genuine craftsman-scholar.Extraordinary AbilitiesPark possesses remarkable skills that many consider superhuman: - Determining structure age and construction methods through minimal examination- Thermal and structural assessments more accurate than sophisticated instruments- Predicting traditional material behavior across different climates- Reverse-engineering ancient techniques to solve archaeological mysteries Global RecognitionDespite having no architectural degree, Park has achieved mastery in building traditions from East Asia to the Americas. He consults on UNESCO World Heritage restorations, lectures at prestigious universities, and serves as a bridge between aging master craftsmen and younger generations.Traditional builders worldwide consider him a ""living library"" of building knowledge, documenting techniques that exist nowhere else.*""Architecture is felt in your hands, understood through your eyes, and mastered through respect for those who came before. Every traditional building is a teacher, and every master craftsman is a living library."" - Park Chan-young
Architecture & Engineering""Park Chan-Young has accomplished what no architectural historian before him has managed-revealing the profound scientific wisdom embedded in humanity's oldest building traditions. This book will fundamentally change how we approach sustainable design.""- Dr. Sarah Mitchell, Professor of Sustainable Architecture, MIT""From the earthquake-resistant secrets of Mesopotamian ziggurats to the climate-control genius of Rajasthani havelis, this book proves that our ancestors were the original green architects. Essential reading for every practicing architect.""- Klaus Weber, Principal, Foster + Partners London""A masterwork of architectural archaeology. Park's meticulous research into traditional building techniques offers solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges. The future of architecture lies in its past.""- Professor Elena Rossi, Director, Institute for Traditional Architecture, University of VeniceHistory & Archaeology""Extraordinary. Park Chan-Young has uncovered construction secrets that mainstream archaeology has overlooked for decades. His discoveries about the underground networks beneath Easter Island's moai alone justify this book's existence.""- Dr. James Harrison, Senior Archaeologist, British Museum""This isn't just architectural history-it's a revelation of human ingenuity across millennia. Park's storytelling brings ancient craftsmen to life while documenting techniques that modern science is only beginning to understand.""- Professor Maria Gonzalez, Department of Ancient Civilizations, Universidad de Barcelona
