A Study on Reconstruction of Naejeon Area at Changdeokgung Palace in 1920

A significant transformation occurred during the 1920 reconstruction of the Naejeon area at Changdeokgung Palace, blending traditional Korean architecture with modern and foreign influences. This study reveals that while the exteriors retained a traditional appearance using materials from Gyeongbokgung Palace, the interiors incorporated modern equipment like radiators and French furniture, alongside Japanese construction techniques for porches, corridors, and storage spaces. The reconstruction also altered the functional use of spaces, with Huijeongdang serving primarily as an audience chamber rather than a state hall, and introduced new organizational structures such as the Chansi office under Japanese influence. The research estimates the construction plans, progress, and completion of this eclectic rebuilding, providing insights into the adaptive reuse of historical structures during a period of colonial influence.

Woo, Don-Son, & Kee, Sehwang. (2014). A Study on Reconstruction of Naejeon Area at Changdeokgung Palace in 1920. Journal of Architectural History, 23(3), 43–54. https://doi.org/10.7738/JAH.2014.23.3.043