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http://dx.doi.org/10.9715/KILA.2019.47.6.001

A Study on the Tendencies and Characteristics When Constructing Landscape Architectural Archives in the US  

Lee, Myeong-Jun (Urban Curation Lab., ESOO Landscape Architects)
Kim, Jung-Hwa (Dept. of Landscape Architecture, University of Seoul)
Seo, Young-Ai (ESOO Landscape Architects)
Publication Information
Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture / v.47, no.6, 2019 , pp. 1-11 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aims to understand the tendencies and characteristics when constructing landscape architectural archives in the United States, and to find implications for creating Korean landscape architectural archives. Focusing on seven American landscape architectural archives operated by public institutes, universities, and research institutes, this study examines the background, mission, scope, subject, acquisition, arrangement, and application of the programs in the archives. The results show that the characteristics of the American landscape architectural archives are as follows: first, the recognition of the value and importance of the landscape plays a major role in the establishment of archives; second, the purpose of the archives is to educate and encourage people to find diversity or significance of landscapes; third, the subject and scope of the archives vary according to the purpose of each operating institution; fourth, the main acquisitional method is to receive a donation and to purchase materials or documents; fifth, the classification systems of each archive differs depending on the subject and scope; and sixth, the archives were built on the basis of participation and collaboration with various experts and organizations with stable and sustainable financial resources. These characteristics offer three implications for constructing landscape architectural archives in Korea. First, a long-term vision for landscape architectural archives and the establishment of differentiated themes are required. Second, appropriate methods of material collection and systems of classification, recording, and digitization are necessary and therefore research and pilot archives are required. Third, it is necessary to secure the sustainability of archives by developing ways to utilize the archives in connection with academic and educational programs, thereby securing financial resources and allowing for the establishment of appropriate policies. As basic research, this study is significant as it provides a basis for further research concerning the development of landscape architectural archives in Korea.
Keywords
Park Archives; History of Landscape Architecture; Landscape Architects; Documentation; Digitalizing;
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