Analysis and Creative Reinterpretation of a Residential Garden in the Joseon Period Recorded in ’Do-hyung’ a Historical Document Owned by the National Folk Museum of Korea†
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study analyzes the characteristics of residential gardens recorded in the Do-hyung materials housed at the National Folk Museum of Korea and presents the process and outcomes of a design project creatively reinterpreting these gardens from the perspective of contemporary landscape architecture. The Do-hyung materials, classified as Gan-ga-do-style documents, were primarily created between the late 18th and 19th centuries. These materials depict the floor plan of a residence comprising 88 bays and a four-tiered terraced flower bed with over 40 plant species. The residential garden illustrated in the materials is notable for the close integration of architectural structures and outdoor spaces, as well as the creation of the terraced flower bed using artificial terrain rather than natural topography. The plantings in the terraced flower bed reflect the horticultural interests of the late Joseon Dynasty, adding significant historical value. The design project, titled Roofside Villa, Landscape of Terraced Flower Bed, aimed to recreate the residential garden depicted in the Do-hyung materials while pursuing the ultimate goal of integrating traditional representation with modern design. To achieve this, the project adopted the spatial arrangement recorded in the Gan-ga-do documents and incorporated plant species based on historical research. Simultaneously, contemporary landscape culture was reflected through reinterpretations of site selection, architectural composition, and program application. This endeavor demonstrates the meaningful interplay between historical research and design practice, underscoring their mutual influence and value.
Authors: Hansol Lim, Hyuk Jun Chang
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410507172