Abstract

This research aims to find the architectural significances in the Daejojeon of Changdeokgung which was rebuilt during the period from 1917 to 1921 when compared to other new buildings built from 1907, Emperor Soonjong crowned. Through the literature research and field research, this study finds two architectural issues. First, traditional roof frame had been adopted again to the new palace buildings since the reconstruction of Daejojeon complex. Second, Daejojeon was the sole royal building with the fire prevention design introduced to the traditional wood structure in the palace. So, Daejojeon complex reconstruction became the turning point in maintaining traditional landscape of Changdeokgung as well as an opportunity for traditional architectural experts of Joseon to participate in. As a result, the usage of traditional roof frame and fire prevention design in the reconstruction of the Daejojeon complex shows that architectural norm of using traditional roof frame for the buildings of the inner palace was valid even during Japanese colonial period.

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