Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea Planning & Design (대한건축학회논문집:계획계)

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Kahn's Fireplaces as Independent Object in the middle of Space

공간 속 독립 오브제로서 배치된 칸의 벽난로에 대한 연구

  • Received : 2019.04.29
  • Accepted : 2020.03.30
  • Published : 2020.04.30
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Abstract

The fireplace has been inseparable from the wall. Therefore, the fireplace, which is independently revealed in the living room, is unusual and exceptional. According to the concept of "Served-Servant space" by Louis Kahn, "Servant space" is conceived as an inhabited thick wall and completely separated from "Served space." The fireplace is an apparent servant element, but in Fisher house, it is considered as the single, remarkable and major element composing the house. Paradoxically, this scene of the living room is in conflict with Kahn's ideas on "Servant space." This study sheds new light on the independent fireplace in the conflicting relationship and suggests the similarities with the contemporary cases-Le Corbusier & Philip Johnson-in terms of the stand-alone "Servant element." In the end, the independent fireplace of the Fisher house has transformed into an essential element of the house, as Kahn said that "I feel it[fireplace] represents the presence of a man and therefore is of home."

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Supported by : 한국연구재단

이 성과는 2020년도 정부(미래창조과학부)의 재원으로 한국연구재단의 지원(No.NRF-2018R1C1B5043556) 및 LG 연암문화재단의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임.

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