| Title |
Implementation Methods of Town Amenities in Adaptive Reuse Mixed-Use Spaces |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.14774/JKIID.2026.35.4.089 |
| Keywords |
Adaptive Reuse; Mixed-Use Space; Town Amenity; Placeness |
| Abstract |
This study investigates the implementation methods of town amenities within adaptive reuse mixed-use spaces, moving beyond the standardized development of contemporary urban commercial environments to function as daily hubs for local communities. To achieve this, a qualitative research approach based on architectural drawing analysis and field observations was conducted. A multi-dimensional analytical framework?comprising the contrast of old and new materiality, the establishment of three-dimensional spatial sequences, and program curation?was applied to five major domestic cases representing diverse physical contexts, including industrial heritage and public infrastructure. The analysis revealed that successful spaces functioning as town amenities share key design characteristics. First, they visually and tactilely reinterpret irreplaceable memories of a place through material contrast, juxtaposing the raw textures of old structures with modern finishes through precise micro-architectural details. Second, they construct three-dimensional spatial sequences replicating urban alleys, utilizing transitional spaces like courtyards and split-levels that blur interior-exterior boundaries. Third, they secure publicness by providing non-purpose public spaces paired with curated local-centric content. Crucially, this study demonstrates that fixed physical constraints, such as aging structural frames and narrow urban alleys, are not obstacles but core assets that forge multi-layered placeness when integrated with new space programs. Furthermore, since densifying heterogeneous programs and modern MEP systems within limited residual structures can cause physical clashes, this study proposes a practical checklist for designers and recommends the adoption of a collaborative integrated design process accompanied by technical simulations like 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) for future practical applications. In conclusion, this research provides practical guidelines for creating sustainable, communityintegrated environments amidst shifting paradigms in contemporary architectural design. |