| Title |
A Study on the Construction of Main Sanctuary of Borimsa Temple - Focused on Establishing Bay of Columns and Setback Technique in Upper Stories - |
| Authors |
Shin Woong-Ju ; Park Gang-Chul |
| Keywords |
Traditional Architecture with Double Roof ; Construction ; Borimsa Temple ; Royal Palaces |
| Abstract |
This study examines the history and construction of main sanctuary of Borimsa temple and analyzes establishment of Bay of columns and setback technique in upper stories through comparison with other wooden architectures built in the same age. The results are as follows. 1. Architectural activities for rebuilding the main sanctuary of Borimsa temple were confirmed in ≪Record of Rebuilding Borimsa Temple≫. 2. The main sanctuary of Borimsa temple showed high probability to be rebuilt or reconstructed on the same site by the interpretation of the word 'destroyed house' and later dates in ≪Record of Rebuilding Borimsa Temple≫. 3. It was found that the site had Bay of columns applied to the ancient laminated structure and showed different layout of main sections from other wooden architectures built in the 17th century. 4. It was considered that the main sanctuary of Borimsa temple had relatively wider quadrangular aisle attached than other royal palaces, the width of quadrangular aisle attached was maintained as it is, its length was adjusted from the width of quadrangular aisle attached which was Setback in upper stories and then setback proportion of structure was fitted. |