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Development History & Morphological Characteristics of Seoul's Stand-alone Apartment

서울시 나홀로 아파트의 주거개발사와 도시건축적 특성

  • Woo, Hyunju (Dept. of Architecture, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Yoo, Minji (School of Architecture & Building Science, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Hwang, Soe Won (School of Architecture & Building Science, Chung-Ang University)
  • Received : 2024.01.14
  • Accepted : 2024.06.25
  • Published : 2024.09.30
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Abstract

Unlike large-scale apartment complexes composed of multiple buildings, stand-alone apartments typically refer to single buildings with fewer than 300 units. These are interspersed within Seoul's urban fabric and exert various influences. However, most previous studies have focused on large-scale complexes, leaving a gap in research on stand-alone apartments from historical, socio-cultural, and urban morphological perspectives. This study examines the locational patterns and diffusion processes of stand-alone apartments in Seoul over the past half-century, analyzing their morphological characteristics from urban and architectural viewpoints. The development history of stand-alone apartments was analyzed in phases according to changes in construction volume and regulations. Construction began in the 1960s, surged in the 1990s, decreased in the 2000s due to stricter regulations, and saw changes in the 2010s reflecting infrastructure considerations. The established database revealed the morphological characteristics of stand-alone apartments. From an urban dimension, their locations and spatial distributions were mapped based on completion years. From an architectural dimension, the physical attributes were analyzed, including site area, plot and surrounding road patterns, building form and size, and ancillary welfare facilities. Historically, stand-alone apartments have been perceived negatively due to their haphazard construction without systematic urban planning. However, recently there has been a trend towards more thoughtfully designed stand-alone apartments that consider existing urban environments, socio-cultural factors, and transportation infrastructure. These small-scale, high-density developments can accommodate a high number of units on smaller plots and have the potential to become a viable urban housing type with systematic planning. This study provides a foundation for future research on the development directions for stand-alone apartments.

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Acknowledgement

이 연구는 정부(과학기술정보통신부)의 재원으로 한국연구재단의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임. 과제번호: 2022R1F1A1074372

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