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Chang Soonyong

Chang Soonyong is the eldest son of the late Chang Giin (1916–2006), a respected pioneer in the study of Korean traditional architecture who published the first 『Architectural Glossary』 and the 『Encyclopedia of Korean Architecture』 series in the country. Chang Soonyong is an architect who, together with his father, has led efforts in the repair, conservation, and restoration of Korea’s national heritage. He managed the Samaseong Architectural Firm (formerly the Samseong Architectural Firm) founded by his father and participated in the preservation and restoration of approximately 500 architectural cultural heritage sites, including the field survey of Sungnyemun Gate and the restoration design of Changgyeonggung Palace and Unhyeongung Royal Residence. He also designed the reconstruction of the Korean Christian Church in Hawaii and conducted the field survey of the former United States Legation in Korea. In 1993, during a field survey of Unhyeongung Royal Residence, he discovered instances where the royal wallpaper of the Joseon Dynasty remained thick and, at the same time, focused on those last remnants of wallpaper which had escaped attention during previous palace restoration projects. In palace architecture, spaces are decorated with wallpaper featuring different patterns and colors depending on the formality of the building and the intended use of the space. For this reason, he has pointed out that it is unreasonable to finish palace restoration projects with plain white Hanji (Korean mulberry paper). Based on data collected over time, Chang aims to draw attention to the forgotten palace wallpapers and emphasize the importance of on-site investigation and restoration work on these wallpapers.