Abstract

Background : The objective of this paper is to understand regional aspects of Jeju island from Kenneth Framptons “critical regionalism” point of view. Moreover, this paper aims to define how theses aspects are incorporated in the modern museums of Jeju island balancing ethnic uniqueness and universalism in order to strengthen a sense of place. Methods : For the study, a literature review was conducted on Kenneth Framptons critical regionalism and social, natural aspects of Jeju Island and their effects on both traditional and modern architecture. Then 6 museums built after 2000 that best reflect Frampton’s concepts: place-formed, tectonic, and tactile were analyzed. Results : First, the Dumoak and Chusa museums were defined as place-formed museums that provide cognitive sense of place but using different design methods. Second, Jeju Modern Art Museum using Jeju stonewalls and “Olle”, and Jeju Horse Museum using “Orum” were defined as tectonic oriented museums. Lastly, Water, Wind, Stone museum and Genius-Loci are considered as tactile museums that focus on multisensory space based on the feel, touch, and sound of Jeju Island. Conclusions : Through the study, Jeju basalt was found to still be the most popular signifier used to present sense of Jeju Island but other features such as Orum or even wind were used as interesting metaphors of nature. Historic figures and Olle seem to be significant social signifiers that serve as the foci of place formed museums and spatial organizations.

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