| | AUGUST 20269CHRONICLESHOMESCHRONICLESHOMESThe Trulli of ItalyThese houses are characterized by their unique conical shape of the roof. It is widely seen in the rural part of Italian region of Apulia specifically in the town Alberobello. These houses were first conceptualized back in fourteenth century.Due to their conical roofs, rainwater flows quickly onto the land surrounding the homes. According to the local story, the small, dry stone wall were built in such a way that it can be deconstructed when tax collectors visited the area. The unique concept of the houses arrived with the Greeks when they started colonization in Italy. The walls are comprised of exposed layers of bedrock mad using mortar. The roofs are also double-skinned, using wedge shaped stone and a watertight outer cone which is built up of corbelled limestone slabs, known as `chianche or chiancarelle.The Trulli of Alberobello was recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996.Nisyrian House in GreeceThe name of these houses is derived from the island of Nisyros. This unique architecture is featured with the indigenous structures of the mesmerizing landscape. The houses are consisted of two-storeys and closely clustered to withstand the waves and winds come from the sea.The interior of the houses have all the luxurious amenities. Each of the town has their own unique features in many places such as floor design, roof steps, and tiles. These homes have brightly coloured wooden balcony.From the distance the stretch of such buildings appears symmetrical statue tunning. The special structure also includes brightly painted wooden balconies. For these unique features and welcoming vibes, hospitality industry has adopted the style of architecture in luxury stay and resorts.Traditional Korean House ­ HanokThese houses came into existence during 14th century when the Koreans incorporated western style in their architecture. The construction method of Hanok has undergone a lot of changes and improvisation.According to some historians, it is a wooden structure which is built according to the traditional Korean-style framework which consists of columns and purlins and a roof reflecting the Korean traditional architectural style.The Hanoks are creatively designed and share a special relationship with the surroundings in which they're built. This structure is suitable for both extreme summer and winter. To maintain perfect ventilation in summer, it has wooden floors known as `daecheyong maru'. A special type of roof tiles were used which is made up of baked soil, known as giwa.Giwa is the reason of the Hanoks special unique shape of roof. Hanok reflects a vibrant look because it uses `O-bang' color, which is the traditional 5 colors combination of Korea. Modern Hanoks are equipped with all the necessary luxury amenities and offers a premium experience for the tourists.Credit: pugliaparadise.comCredit: top-hotels-gr.com/Credit: media.cntraveller.com
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