The purpose of this study is to examine the characteristics of various outdoor spaces based on the layout principles of Seowon. The research methodology includes a review of previous theories on traditional Korean Seowon architecture, followed by an a...
The purpose of this study is to examine the characteristics of various outdoor spaces based on the layout principles of Seowon. The research methodology includes a review of previous theories on traditional Korean Seowon architecture, followed by an analysis of the characteristics and activation levels of outdoor spaces in four representative Seowon that are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The results are as follows: First, flexible spatial composition is achieved by grouping areas according to building functions. Second, central activity spaces should guide movement and visual focus. Third, outdoor spaces must organically expand outward or concentrate inward depending on the layout.