| Seongyojang
Manor (1756 onward) other
sites in Gangneung |
Gangneung, Korea |
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Seongyojang manor is one of the largest estates remaining from the Joseon dynasty. It was built in stages over many years, with construction continuing even today. The earliest portion of the house (now the inner quarters) was constructed in about 1756 by Yi Naebeon. His grandson, Yi Hu, built what is now the outer quarters in 1815. A year later Yi Hu added the L-shaped Hwallaejeong pavilion and the lotus pond in the outer garden. His great-grandson, Yi Geunu, reconstructed Hwallaejeong pavilion in the garden. In the late 19th century, an awning made of Russian copperplate was built in front of Yeolhwadang pavilion in the outer quarters.
The house is still occupied today by a descendant of the founder. She currently lives in a newly-constructed annex east of the main house (not shown on the site plan).
Close-up of the house: Click on an arrow
for a specific view.. Adapted from map on site.
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Left: Overall site plan
Bibliography: All images copyright 2002 Tim Ciccone http://arch.hannam.ac.kr/~hpw/korea/k-house/songyo/songyo.htm |