| Title |
A Study on the Social Boundary inside the Korean houses |
| Authors |
Kwak Kyung-Suk ; Kim Hyung-Woo |
| Keywords |
Boundary ; indoor ; outdoor ; Traditional Houses |
| Abstract |
This research is based on the fact that there existed a spatial distinction according to gender and social position under the confucian system in Chosun Dynasty. The conclusion obtained through this study is as follows;
(1) Boundary between the sexes-An-chae and Sarang-chae are directly connected indoors or, indirectly connected through an opening such as a middle gate of outside Mostly An-chae and Sarang-chae were isolated by a wall and fence blocking their eyes. The wall of Saran-bang, a built- in closet, and wood wall etc. were possible isolators.
(2) Boundary between the old and the young-For the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, An-bang and Gunnun-bang are separated through An-daechung, and this resolves their hardship and also guarantees a couple's privacy at Gunnun-bang. Furthermore there is a buffer zone between the two rooms such as Taen-maru and Busok-maru etc..Sarang-chae is boundary between father and son, and it is a highly open structure through Bunhap-mun. Also, the enclosure degrees of the doors facilitate visual and spatial experiences for room from daily entrance to the unusual events where the elevation of symmetry and asymmetry coexist. |