| Title |
Construction Background, Architectural and Urban Characteristics of National Housing in Janghang |
| Authors |
Pak, Sungsine ; Jeong, Jae-Uk |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK_PD.2019.35.12.127 |
| Keywords |
Company Housing; National Housing; French Styled House; Bricolage; Modern Industrial City; Industrial Heritage; Living Heritage; Local Spatial Asset; Janghang |
| Abstract |
National Housing in Janghang was built intensively from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s, and has become a collective complex at
Jangma-ro and Shinchangdong-ro. This Company House is a typical building for employee welfare, at the same time shows modern
industrialization and urbanization. In general, it forms a housing complex and serves as industrial town. Reflecting the characteristics of
Janghang, the housing complex is called National House based on the supply method and is also classified French Styled House in terms of
housing style. Although Janghang was one of small local administrative units, it pursued urban style with mini-2-story. It has the typical
characteristics as follows: division of the owner's living space and rental room, and independent layout of restrooms and washrooms. House is
transformed to accommodate residents' lifestyles, so National Housing Complex of Janghang has undergone various changes such as the
replacement of spatial structures and exterior materials for 40 years after construction. National Housing in Janghang is a symbol of local
identity and an important spatial asset that shows the urban and architectural characteristics and changes. |