김영명(Kim, Young-Myung) ; 장명월(Zhang, Ming-Yue) ; 백진(Baek, Jin)
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2026.42.3.73
This study explores the cooperative community housing model as an alternative form of housing production. Although cooperative housing has
gained attention as a potential solution to diverse challenges, its actual implementation remains limited due to financial, institutional, and legal
constraints. To address these problems, the research examines the Eunhye Cooperative Housing in Dobong-gu, Seoul, which was developed
through a resident-led process emphasizing participation and self-governance. Through qualitative case analysis of meeting records, interviews,
and project documents, the study traces the entire trajectory from planning and participatory design to construction and management. The
findings reveal three core features: democratic governance, participatory design aligned with residents’ needs, and collective ownership
ensuring stability and cohesion. These were enabled by social trust, collaboration with intermediaries, and selective institutional support. The
case illustrates cooperative housing as a socially grounded alternative to profit-driven models, enhancing spatial and social sustainability while
underscoring the need for policy and financial frameworks to expand its viability. It contributes to understanding how cooperative housing can
reframe the relationship between citizens, architecture, and urban housing policy in contemporary Korea.