(계조당) Gyejodang Crown Prince Hall, Seoul, South Korea

Artist/Designer:

Project Location: Seoul, South Korea

Figure 1: Image of restored exterior of Gyejodang Hall from entry way. ( Source | Accessed : December 21, 2023 | Photographer: Newsis )

Figure 2: Image of restored interior inside the Gyejodang Hall facing outside. ( Source | Accessed : December 21, 2023 | Photographer: Newsis )

Figure 3: Image of restored interior inside the Gyejodang Hall facing inside. ( Source | Accessed : December 21, 2023 | Photographer: Newsis )

Figure 4: Image of the Crown Princes' flags inside the Gyejodang Hall. ( Source | Accessed : December 21, 2023 )

Figure 5: Image of gate and entrance leading into the Gyejodang Hall complex in the Gyeongbuk Palace. ( Source | Accessed : January 2, 2024 | Photographer: Kim Hae-yeon )

Figure 6: Image of the back side exterior of Gyejodang Hall in Gyeongbuk Palace. ( Source | Accessed : January 2, 2024 | Photographer: Kim Hae-yeon )

Style/Period(s):
Joseon Dynasty

Primary Material(s):
Stone, Wood, Paper, Tile, Clay, Paper Screen

Function(s):
Government, Workplace, Residential Structure

Related Website(s):

https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/12/07/culture/features/gyeongbok-palace-gyeongbokgung-restoration-project-gyeongbok/20211207191313415.html | Accessed : December 21, 2023

https://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Culture/view?articleId=242036 | Accessed : December 21, 2023

https://blog.naver.com/chf_news/223267178455 | Accessed : December 21, 2023

https://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20231114_0002520068&cID=10701&pID=10700 | Accessed : December 21, 2023

https://www.ktv.go.kr/content/view?content_id=691440 | Accessed : December 21, 2023

Space Architecture Publication - April 2020 | Accessed : February 3, 2024

Significant Date(s):
14th Century, 15th Century, 1443

Additional Information:
Significant Date(s):
1443 Built by King Sejong

1418-1450 Used by Munjong Crown Prince
1452 Demolished
1619-1659 King Hyojong period- Used by Hyeonjong Crown Prince
1868 Rebuilt
November 23, 2023- Gyejodang Hall was reopened for the first time in 110 years after the restoration
November 23, 2023- Gyejodang Hall exhibition in Gyeongbuk Palace

Additional Information:
Publication/Texts in Print:
Yi, Jeong-Kuk. "A study on the Architectural Space of Donggung and Dongjo at Gyeongbokgung in the early Joseon Dynasty." Journal of architectural history 21, no. 1 (2012): 155-170.

Building Location:
161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Supporting Designers/Staff:

Tags:
Crownprince residence, Palace interior, Korean interior, South Korea, Joseon Dynasty

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