A Study on the Commercial Streetscape Design Guideline of the Historic and Cultural Environmental Districts in Ancient Capital Gyeongju

A key insight from this study is the potential to enhance Gyeongju's identity through architectural harmony, blending contemporary commercial needs with historic elements. The research proposes a streetscape design guideline that emphasizes uniformity in diversity, suggesting traditional Korean tiled roofs for buildings with cultural significance and tripartition wall designs to maintain visual cohesion. To address congestion in the central commercial district, the study recommends simplifying the environment while preserving tradition. Additionally, it introduces four traditional cornice archetypes based on Korean eaves and advocates for signboards that break from square shapes, incorporating icons that reflect Gyeongju's historicity. The findings are derived from a condition investigation and landscape analysis of the area, aiming to create a balance between modern functionality and historical aesthetics.

Hyun, T.-S. (2014). A Study on the Commercial Streetscape Design Guideline of the Historic and Cultural Environmental Districts in Ancient Capital Gyeongju. Journal of the Korean Institute of Rural Architecture, 16(1), 87–94. https://doi.org/10.14577/kirua.2014.16.1.87