Sustainable Use of Cultural Heritage in the Formation of Healing Environments: A Case Study of a Healthcare Facility on a Historic Urban Site

Abstract

Seoul National University (SNU) Medical Campus and Hospital has undergone constant changes throughout its history, from its beginnings as the site of Kyungmo Palace, to its later development as Seoul Daehan Hospital. In the process of this change, the campus has become layered with sites of historical and cultural heritage and various architectural styles. This study examines the spatial location of medical/education facilities and their connectivity to heritage sites, and the formation of a “healing environment” that utilizes the historical/cultural heritage of SNU Medical Campus and Hospital, as well as the resulting sustainability of these heritage sites. This is accomplished by analyzing the layout of facilities, the spatial composition of the campus, and historical/cultural factors. The formation of healing environments for healthcare facilities traditionally employs the natural environment, and healing environments in urban areas commonly utilize landscapes. SNU Medical Campus and Hospital is an excellent case study for the future potential of utilizing cultural heritage sites as healing environments. The formation of a healing environment for medical spaces that utilizes the historical and cultural environment gives new meaning to cultural heritage through their sustainable use.

Kajian Teori Konsep Healing Environment sebagai Strategi Desain pada Pusat Rehabilitasi Anak Terlantar

“…Selain itu, suasana santai yang diciptakan oleh healing garden dapat mengurangi kecemasan dan depresi sehingga memberikan efek positif pada kesehatan dan kesejahteraan penghuni (Zhang dkk., 2019). Desain healing garden sebagai fasilitas kesehatan dapat menggunakan lingkungan alami dengan penggunaan tanaman, air dan cahaya (Jeong, 2019). Pemilihan jenis tanaman pada healing garden disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan penghuni seperti penggunaan tanaman berwarna untuk memberikan keceriaan bagi anak (Paraskevopoulou & Kamperi, 2018).…”

Design Strategies for Healing Internal Environments and Workplaces. A Theoretical Framework

“…4 A Framework for Optimal Healing Environments and Hospital, is integrated with the historical site of Kyungmo Palace in a way that reflects traditiona architectural styles. As described by Jeong (2019):…”

AUTHENTICITY IN BUILDING ADJUSTMENT SIMULATION (Case Study: Emergency Room of St. Elizabeth Hospital Semarang, Indonesia)

“…In the context of appropriate uses of the heritage building, depending on the place condition, further consideration will include spacial structure and configuration related to the site, the relation between the structures, site, and context, view to, from and inside, activity traces, system and its process (Heritage Council of NSW, 2019). However, because attention was focused on the healing environment's importance, the medical space underwent internal and external spatial transformations (Jeong, 2019). In addition, Samadzadehyazdi et al (2020) stated that the three aspects of conceptual, material and aesthetic authenti- city are primarily considered in the conservation process, revealing the true nature of heritage.…”

“…The changes that occur are more emphasized on the transformation of open space into a functional space that remains open by being converted into an observation room function. Creating a healing environment within the scope of medical space included in historical buildings gives new meaning to cultural heritage through its sustainable use (Jeong, 2019). A positive atmosphere can also be achieved by using sensitive colors, light, aroma, texture, and sound by integrating art, interior design, and landscape design (Nagasawa, 2020).…”