| Title |
A Study on the Roof Structure Transition of the Sosuseowon lecture hall, the First Royal-Granted Private Academy of the Joseon Dynasty |
| Authors |
김수안(Kim, Soo-Ahn) ; 류성룡(Ryoo, Seong-Lyong) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2025.41.8.235 |
| Keywords |
Sosuseowon; Ganghakdang; lecture hall; Transition of roof structure; Repair in 1782; 3D analysis; World Heritage; National Treasure |
| Abstract |
This study investigates the original form and architectural modifications of the lecture hall at Sosu Seowon, the first royally chartered private
academy of the Joseon Dynasty. Drawing on physical traces observed in timber components, along with records from the 1782 repair and the
2015 repair report, this study infers the lecture hall’s earlier structural form. Furthermore, three-dimensional modeling was employed to examine
the structural relationships among the roof components. The findings indicate that although the original structure was largely retained, architectural
modifications were made during the 1782 repair to adjust the roof slope. This modification is considered to have been made to improve drainage
and mitigate deterioration caused by rainwater, and the altered form has been preserved to the present day. This study demonstrates that
combining archival records with three-dimensional modeling allows for a more precise and spatially informed understanding of roof structure
transitions. From these, the structural characteristics of the lecture hall at Sosu Seowon, a UNESCO World Heritage site, could be identified. |