Program Overview

Program Overview

The Design Theory and Methods in Architecture program, led by Professor Yoon, Jae-shin, focuses on the study of architectural design theory and methodology, with a particular emphasis on the planning and design of apartment houses and traditional Korean architecture.

Field of Study

The program encompasses the following areas of study:

• Architectural Design Theory and Methodology
• Planning and Design of Apartment Houses
• Traditional Korean Architecture

Introduction

The purpose of design theory and methodology in the architectural design process is explored, with a focus on the composition of apartment houses, traditional architecture, and architectural space. Traditional Korean architecture is investigated through the study of furniture from ancient Buddhist temples, as well as the diagnosis and vision of the evolution of hanok.

Research Areas

The program delves into the following research areas:

• Korean traditional architecture
• Reconstruction of the furniture structure
• Seokbulsa and Bulguksa
• Traditional housing
• Open housing theory and methodology
• Open Korean apartment development
• Open wall apartment development
• Shared housing research
• Korean apartment development history
• Architectural space analysis
• Architectural plane composition

Program Details

The program is designed to develop a new, unique style of residential apartment living in Korea, with a focus on theoretical research and experimental implementation of open design methods.