Chanyoung ParkPark 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 taditional 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 Read More Read Less