원목을 활용한 아파트 실내디자인 = Apartment Interior Design using Hardwood

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

(Background and Purpose) Currently, apartments are the most popular type of accommodation. With social development and structural changes, people`s income and cultural competence have improved. Further, their lifestyle and accommodation preferences have diversified. Moreover, apartment sales have considerably increased. Along with the improvements in standard of living, consumers` choices have expanded as the materials used in designing the interior of residential spaces have diversified. This is the latest trend in interior design. As consumers` demands are changing, the apartment design techniques need to be explored accordingly. This study analyzes the modern apartment design technique that uses hardwood as the main material. Furthermore, if any apartment is designed using hardwood, this study can be used for reference. (Research Scope and Method) Based on existing literature and previous research, this study selects modern Korean and Chinese apartment designs that incorporated hardwood. Specifically, this study selects the most recognized model apartments in Seoul, Korea and Beijing, China that offer similar standard of living. In addition, these apartments were offered for the same price from 2013 to 2015. This study selects eight apartment designs used in Korea and China. After the analysis, this study leads to several results. (Results) After analyzing Korean and Chinese designs, this study confirms that Korean culture emphasizes decorative and spatial style by adding traditional elements such as hardwood. It particularly focuses on the harmony between color, material, and variability of space. China uses traditional patterns more often and emphasizes the sense of depth, using wooden structures and partitions. After analysis, this study confirms that modern hardwood-based interior design emphasizes the utility of visual aesthetics and space. The hardwood-based interior designs in Korea and China have both similarities and differences. If hardwood is skillfully incorporated into the interior design, it can create unique hardwood interior design. (Conclusion) As an eco-friendly material, hardwood will create a pleasant environment that consumers seek and will improve the quality of life. Modern apartment designs with traditional elements are based on the traditional philosophy that emphasizes value and continuity. This study reviews the use of hardwood in modern apartment design with traditional elements. The field of hardwood-based interior design needs to keep up with the varying demands of consumers, and further research is required to advance this field. In addition, research on consumers` satisfaction and responses will help to create ideal and feasible interior designs that meet their demands.