| Title |
Architectural Characteristics of Seoul‘s Autonomous Housing Improvement Projects |
| Authors |
황민식(Hwang, Min-Sik) ; 강예린(Kang, Yerin) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2026.42.3.19 |
| Keywords |
Small-scale housing improvement; Autonomous housing improvement; Architectural characteristics; Lot Consolidation; Street access requirements; Building Integration |
| Abstract |
This study categorizes the architectural characteristics of diversified Autonomous Housing Improvement projects and identifies their
implications. Based on 40 completed cases in Seoul, the analysis examined lot consolidation, compliance with street access requirements, and
building integration. The findings indicate that projects in Class 1 general residential zones actively used floor area ratio relaxation through
the provision of rental housing. Lots were most often consolidated along the north?south axis to reduce the impact of solar access setback
regulations. Sites without street access adopted strategies such as road dedication, incorporation of road segments, or consolidation with
adjacent accessible lots. Smaller building-agreement projects maximized residential floor area through shared cores, while larger projects
subdivided their building masses to create better harmony with the surrouding urban context, often unifying materials and forms to achieve
coherent streetscapes. Overall, the completed projects show diverse approaches to the use of small lots and highlights cases that aim to
contribute more actively to the urban and public realm. |