A Study on the 『Architectural Material Catalogue』published by the Architectural Association of Joseon: Focusing on Distribution Range of Architectural Materials
건축재료; 카탈로그; 조선건축회; 1930년대; Architectural Material; Catalog; Architectural Association of Joseon; 1930s
Issue Date
2018-06
Publisher
한국건축역사학회
Citation
건축역사연구, v. 27, no. 3, page. 7-14
Abstract
In the 1930s, The Architectural Association of Joseon run the ‘Architectural Material Display’ on the 2nd floor of the Japan Life Insurance Building in Hwanggumjeong(currently Euljiro street). The purpose of this place was to introduce new architectural materials to builders. And they issued a 『建築資料型錄(Architectural Material Catalog)』and distributed it free of charge so that people in districts at long distances can make use of it. This catalog contains descriptions, photographs and drawings of various architectural materials that were common at the time, and the overseas branch address of the store is stated. The purpose of this research is to investigate the type and characteristics of architectural materials distributed in Northeast Asia around the 1930s, the region of sale, affiliated companies by closely analyzing the 『建築資料型錄』.