Born from 1955 to 1963, Baby Boomers occupy 14% of the entire population in Korea; Generation MZ, comprising Millennials (born from 1981 to 1996) and Generation Z (born from 1997 to 2010), occupy 36%. Because they occupy a sizable portion of the popul...
Born from 1955 to 1963, Baby Boomers occupy 14% of the entire population in Korea; Generation MZ, comprising Millennials (born from 1981 to 1996) and Generation Z (born from 1997 to 2010), occupy 36%. Because they occupy a sizable portion of the population and have unique lifestyles, understanding the characteristics of space that members of each generation prefer and any differences between them is important in order to provide appropriate spatial design for the respective groups. A systematic literature review was conducted on 18 relevant domestic articles in Korea to identify spatial characteristics preferred and aspects considered important by the two generations. Results of the analysis show the following three differences between the two generations: (a) Generation MZ tends to prefer black and dark colors; whereas Baby Boomers prefer bright colors; (b) Baby Boomers tend to prefer higher levels of illuminance than Generation MZ; and (c) Baby Boomers consider social, ecological, and green space important, whereas Generation MZ considers cultural experience, user service, and walkable environments important. The findings from this research can serve as a useful guideline in the design of spaces for each generation.