During the rapid industrialization of the 1960s and 1970s,
architectural typologies evolved to meet diverse societal demands such
as policy shifts, urban planning changes, and demographic transitions,
giving rise to massive structures and complex arch...
During the rapid industrialization of the 1960s and 1970s,
architectural typologies evolved to meet diverse societal demands such
as policy shifts, urban planning changes, and demographic transitions,
giving rise to massive structures and complex architectural forms.
Among the newly emerging typologies of this period was the
“commercial-residential apartment,” a type of apartment constructed in
the 1960s and 1970s. These commercial-residential apartments, based
on government-led urban planning initiatives, represent an early form
of mixed-use residential architecture. Characteristically, they feature
commercial spaces on the lower floors and residential apartments
above, embodying the initial model of multi-functional residential
architecture. Over the past 40 years, many of these large-scale,
complex structures have aged, losing their spatial significance and
succumbing to deterioration, often resulting in demolition or
redevelopment due to a loss of sustainability. Some structures,
however, recognized for their spatial uniqueness or historical value,
are being preserved through remodeling or redevelopment efforts
aimed at re-establishing a sense of place.
This study focuses on “Busan Department,” the first department
store-style market in Busan, which reflects the era's efforts to
address the emerging urban challenges through innovative mixed-use
architecture. By applying the concept of homeostasis—a
self-regulatory process that maintains stability while adapting to
change, reflecting an ideal balance within the modern urban
environment—the study aims to propose a sustainable model for
mixed-use facilities.
To achieve this, the research explores natural homeostasis,
sustainability for homeostasis, and architectural sustainability. Within
the domain of natural homeostasis, the study delves into the
resilience of the land, seeking a nuanced understanding of
sustainability. By centering on the land's resilience, the research
strives to establish stability and harmony through the optimal
conditions of the land. In this view, homeostasis serves as a concept
for securing the stability of the site, where the inherent
characteristics of the land must be met, the unique traits of the site
must be integrated into the building, and harmony with surrounding
buildings must be achieved, thus fostering a close relationship
between the land and the building and offering extensive opportunities
for sustainable application.
Consequently, this study examines the causes of unsustainability
in Busan Department and assesses its ecological potential. By
capturing the enduring memory embedded within the site’s resilience,
the research offers an architectural framework and proposes
redevelopment strategies for Busan Department as a mixed-use
facility based on the concept of homeostasis.