| Title |
The Spatial Configuration of OSA's Housing Proposals in the Early Soviet Era |
| Authors |
한현주(Han, Hyunju) ; 김정수(Kim, Jung Soo) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2023.39.6.119 |
| Keywords |
Soviet; OSA; Individual-collective; Housing Proposals; Spatial Configuration |
| Abstract |
In light of societal changes emphasizing the individual’s significance over the traditional family structure, this study delves into the housing
proposals put forth by the Union of Contemporary Architects (OSA) during the 1920s. Drawing upon the Soviet concept of new individuals
and collectives replacing the conventional family, this research investigates diverse concepts of spatial organization and the potential linkage
between private and public urban spaces. The results revealed that OSA’s proposals can be categorized into seven distinct periods, reflecting
changes in their organizational structure and the evolution of their housing ideas. Notably, these proposals present varied approaches to unit
configurations and the integration of individuals within the urban fabric. However, a recurring theme among them is the replacement of the
communal spaces traditionally centered around the family, now replaced by group-oriented communal spaces, without the inclusion of
individual rooms in the contemporary sense. Thus, while advocating for the dissolution of the family and the formation of new communities,
the housing proposals from that era demonstrate similarities to contemporary schemes while maintaining spatial organization and connections
reminiscent of traditionally family-centered dwellings. |