Landscape architecture is a synthesized and applied arts and
science that contributes directly to public welfare by producing
comfortable living environments. The Dept. of Landscape Architecture
aims to produce skilful landscape architects and scholars
capable of creating a sound and sustainable environment for
the public. The Dept. of Landscape Architecture has offered
the master's of landscape architecture (MLA) degree since
1980 and the doctoral degree since 1982. In total, 84 students
have received M.L.A. degree and 49 students Ph.D. degrees
since then. Today, 9 students are enrolled in the M.L.A. degree
program and 6 students in the Ph.D. degree program.
Landscape architects create 'landscapes' ranging from garden
scale to regional scale while considering the balance between
the preservation and the development. During the course of
study, students immerse themselves in a number of courses
in the field of botany (to employ plants as landscape architectural
materials), aesthetics (to find expression for their artistic
inclinations), and engineering (to bring their artistic visions
into reality).
1) At least 24 course units of graduate level credit in Landscape
Architecture courses are required for the master's degree,
36 course units for the doctor's degree (including units completed
in master course).
2) Students have to pass a qualifying examination.
3) Students must fulfill presentation, defense, and document
requirements for the LA thesis committee.
4) A thesis advisor can be any faculty member from the LA
department.
Environmental Planting, Research Method in Landscape Architecture,
Geographical Information System, Advanced Environmental Integrity
& Maintenance, Advanced Landscape Architectural Structures,
Composition Theory and Application Studio, Advanced Landscape
Planning Methodology, Advanced Management & Maintenance
of L.A., Advanced Landscape Architectural Plant, Contemporary
Interpretation of Traditional L.A., Advanced Visual Resources
Management, Seminar Theory & Practice of L.A., Urban Open
Space, Advanced Landscape Materials & Construction, Land
Form Design Studio, Open Space Design Studio, Advanced Landscape
Architectural Style, Theory of Open Space, Theory of Environmental
Design, Environmental Aesthetics, Advanced Environmental Psychology
& Behavior, Theory of Garden, Advanced Landscape Analysis,
Leisure and Recreation Planning & Design Studio, Memorial
Space Design Studio, Case Studies in Contemporary Landscape
Design, Principles of Urban Spatial Design, Urban Space Design
Studio, Design, Composition and Theory, Urban Land Use Planning,
Environmental Ecology, Environmental Engineering in Open Space,
Advanced Site Planning and Design, Computer Landscape Architectural
Design, Poetics of Landscape Architecture, Thesis Research Ⅰ,Ⅱ,
Ⅲ
- Research Overview
Our research at the Landscape Design Laboratory of Kyung Hee
University focuses on the study of Park & Garden Design,
Land Art, Traditional Landscaping, and History of Landscape
Architecture. Through our research, we create well-being human
environments not only on the exterior space but also on the
interior space.
- Ongoing Projects
ㆍA Study of Rockeries of Traditional Korean Gardens
ㆍA Study of Evaluation of Sidewalk-spaces according to Planting
Types
ㆍA study of Selection of Scenic Area for designating as Cultural
assets
ㆍA study of Waterscape Facilities in Apartment Areas considering
Residents' Preference
- Research Overview
For the qualitative improvement and the preservation of landscape,
we perform research that is related to the natural ecosystem
such as landscape formation, physical composition of the landscape,
and the effect of human activity in nature. Furthermore, we
study all aspects of the landscape: visual, aesthetics, and
psychophysics.
- Ongoing Projects
ㆍTop 100 Korean waves(Han-ryu) design classification and industrial
application plan
ㆍEntry space landscape plan at Kyung Hee University Global
Campus
ㆍLand Suitability Assessment in Gyeongju
ㆍUijeongbu Landscape Masterplan
- Research Overview
Our studio's research and projects are focused of the study
of Park & Garden design, Housing development, and Resort
development. Furthermore, we study not only the big scale
sites of the city, but also all spaces where people live.
- Ongoing Projects
ㆍIssues of the Cheonggyecheon Restoration Project
ㆍLandscape Design of Osong Biohealth Technopolis Institute
ㆍLandscape Design for the Song-Do Apartment Complex Development
- Research Overview
Concentrating on urban design and landscape development, our
studio's research and projects are organized around three
interwoven components. The first is a critical assessment
of the principles of the contemporary movement in architecture,
landscape architecture and planning. Secondly, theories of
past and present contextual designers are examined. Finally,
various works and studies are carried out to show how the
principles and theories come together in real projects.
- Ongoing Projects
ㆍA Study of the Rural Village Planning in Hwasung City
ㆍA Plan of Rural Housing Development in Yangji-myun
ㆍA Study of the Creation of Landscape Architectural Areas
Under the National and Regional Land Development in North
Korea
ㆍA Study of the Creation of Revolutionary Monuments in North
Korea
ㆍSpatial Characteristics of the Villa Gardens in Italy Through
an Analysis of Design Principles
