| Title |
Development History & Morphological Characteristics of Seoul’s Stand-alone Apartment |
| Authors |
우현주(Woo, Hyunju) ; 유민지(Yoo, Minji) ; 황세원(Hwang, Soe Won) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2024.40.9.15 |
| Keywords |
Stand-alone Apartment;Apartment Complex;Urban Housing Type;Residential Development History |
| Abstract |
Unlike large-scale apartment complexes composed of multiple buildings, stand-alone apartments typically refer to single buildings with fewer
than 300 units. These are interspersed within Seoul's urban fabric and exert various influences. However, most previous studies have focused
on large-scale complexes, leaving a gap in research on stand-alone apartments from historical, socio-cultural, and urban morphological
perspectives. This study examines the locational patterns and diffusion processes of stand-alone apartments in Seoul over the past half-century,
analyzing their morphological characteristics from urban and architectural viewpoints. The development history of stand-alone apartments was
analyzed in phases according to changes in construction volume and regulations. Construction began in the 1960s, surged in the 1990s,
decreased in the 2000s due to stricter regulations, and saw changes in the 2010s reflecting infrastructure considerations. The established
database revealed the morphological characteristics of stand-alone apartments. From an urban dimension, their locations and spatial
distributions were mapped based on completion years. From an architectural dimension, the physical attributes were analyzed, including site
area, plot and surrounding road patterns, building form and size, and ancillary welfare facilities. Historically, stand-alone apartments have been
perceived negatively due to their haphazard construction without systematic urban planning. However, recently there has been a trend towards
more thoughtfully designed stand-alone apartments that consider existing urban environments, socio-cultural factors, and transportation
infrastructure. These small-scale, high-density developments can accommodate a high number of units on smaller plots and have the potential
to become a viable urban housing type with systematic planning. This study provides a foundation for future research on the development
directions for stand-alone apartments. |