보존철학적 관점에서 본 공주목관아터 복원의 원칙과 방향

Abstract

The site that Gongju City Hall of Joseon Dynasty(1392~1910), being located in the centre of old town, had been ruined since it had been replaced by Gongju Hospital in the early 20th century. Considering its public role in ruling the municipality, it has been designated as ‘the Special Area to be Conserved’ under the Special Act on Ancient City Conservation and Promotion. Since the relocation of the hospital and demolition of the building, Gongju City has commissioned a research project on recovering historical value. International principle guides that reconstruction of ruined site should be based on authentic documents and information to understand its original form. However, this paper, considering that the site plays an important role in understanding the whole city as a heritage itself, argues that physical presentation such as reconstruction of important buildings of old city hall should be as one of possible option to use it as a cultural resource to regenerate old town centre, rather leaving the site an open space. In order for this paper to provide principles of reconstruction, it explains the concept of conservation philosophy in setting out reconstruction principle. Thereafter it analyses value and significance of the site, concluded by rationale and decision-making criteria of reconstruction as well as future task in reconstructing the site.