| Title |
Exploring the Architectural Characteristics of Buyoung Houses Planned During 1939 to1942 |
| Authors |
이하준(Hajun, Lee) ; 이경아(Kyungah, Lee) ; 김상태(Kim, Sang-Tae) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2025.41.2.153 |
| Keywords |
Public Housing; Buyoung House; Yongdan House; Wartime System; Housing Shortage; Standardization |
| Abstract |
This study examines the architectural characteristics of the Buyoung house, planned between 1939 and 1942, by comparing it with the
Yongdan house and analyzing documents and blueprints from the National Archives. Built under the wartime system, Buyoung houses were
constructed with wood, the minimal standard for housing at the time, a trend that carried over to later Yongdan houses. The absence of clear
design guidelines for Buyoung houses resulted in diverse room configurations and floor plans. Additionally, the design was biased, with
houses for Joseon people being simplified, scaled-down versions of Japanese-style homes, optimized for mass production but disregarding the
needs and lifestyles of Joseon residents. This study contributes to understanding the architectural features of Buyoung houses, which have
received limited attention in architectural research. |