Title A Basic Study for the Foundation of Architectural Archives in Korea
Authors Jeon Bong-Hee ; Woo Don-Son ; Lee Woo-Jong
Page pp.99-108
ISSN 12269093
Keywords Architectural archives ; Records ; Acquisition ; Conservation ; Internet ; Digital Media
Abstract The purpose of this study is to investigate basic situation and requisite for the foundation and administration of architectural archives in Korea. Architectural records are very usful and valuable things for the researcher studying the change of times in architecture, the process of developing an architect's idea, the restoration of some old buildings, etc. Therefore, the acquisition, arrangement, conservation, and disposal of architectural records are carried out under definite principle. Today, the use of internet and the acquisition and conservation of digital media are the new problem of Architectural archive. In Korea, the recognition on the value of Architectural records is gradually spread, but there are no serious Architectural archives for the researcher. To construct Architectral archives in Korea, constant efforts of the academic circles and architectural community are required.