Entry space in housing, inspiration by the concept of Korean entrance, 'Hyun Gwan'

Abstract

In architecture, the entry space plays a very significant role in terms of not only as a practical function but also as a symbolic meaning. Particularly, in the case of residential facilities, the perspective of the entry space as a transitional and experiential place is very essential due to the connection and separation of sharply contrasting two different areas, the internal living space and the external public space. In this context, the main purpose of this study is to explore the fundamental attributes and roles of the entry space in housing. To this end, it firstly identifies the intrinsic values and characteristics of the entry space, secondly analyzes the correlation between design elements that make up the entry space, and lastly proposes the new design for the residential entry space. The thesis is largely divided into three parts: ‘theoretical part’, ‘analytical part’ and ‘design part’. The theoretical part begins with a conceptual study on the entry space itself, and as an inspirational research subject, intensively examines the concept of ‘Hyun-Gwan’, the entrance of Korean traditional housing. Through this, key perspectives are derived to define the entry space more systematically. In the following analytical part, several entry spaces are analyzed by applying the specific criteria subdivided from the above key perspectives. Through the comparison of analysis results, various design types are categorized and characterized, which determines the unique spatial form and features of each entry space. In conclusion, the series of analysis provides the opportunity to rethink the residential entry space based on the comprehensive interpretations. On the basis of it, the design part experiments the possibility to create alternative ideas for the new entry space in housing