CURRICULUM VITE

Prof. Hyun Su So

Contact

Address : Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Seoul,

Seoulsiripdae-ro 163, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02504, Korea

Phone : +82-2-6490-2848

Fax : +82-206490-2839

Mobile : +82-10-3664-8565

E-mail : hsso@uos.ac.kr

Major

Landscape History, Traditional Landscape

Education

Ph.D., Landscape Architecture, University of Seoul, Seoul, Korea, 2008

: ‘An Ecological Interpretation on the Principles of Traditional Landscape Architecture in Korea’

M.S., Landscape Architecture, University of Seoul, Seoul, Korea, 2003

: ‘A Study on the Concept of Traditional Landscape through ‘Yoosangee’ written by the Scholar of Choson Dynasty’

B.S., Landscape Architecture, University of Seoul, Seoul, Korea, 1994

License

National Technical Qualification P.E.(Professional Engineer),

Human Resources Development Service of Korea, 2000

Teaching

Cultural of Eastern Landscape Architecture

Cultural of Western Landscape Architecture

An Introduction to the Study of Landscape Architecture

Elementary Design

Academic and Professional Work Experience

2019-Present : Landscape Committee Member of Goyang City Office, Gyeonggi-do

2017-Present : Specialist of Historic Site Part, Cultural Heritage Administration

2016-Present : Review of Construction Technology Committee Member of Seoul City Office

2014-2018 : City-Planning Committee Member of Songpa-Gu Office, Seoul

2013-Present : Professor in Department of Landscape Architecture,

University of Seoul

2012-Present : Director and Editing Member in the Korean Institute of Traditional

Landscape Architecture

2011-2015 : Design Committee Member of Jung-Gu Office, Seoul

2011-2013 : Director in Gio E＆G Co., LTD.

2010-2013 : Design Committee Member of Seongbuk-Gu Office, Seoul

2009-2011 : Director in Dong Il Engineering Consultants Co., Ltd.

2008-2012 :  Lecturer in Department of Landscape Architecture,

Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology

2007-2013 : Adjunct Professor in Department of Environmental Landscape

Architecture, Kangnung National University

2007-2009 : General Manager in Duksung Co., Ltd.

2005-2007 :  General Manager in Wonil E＆C Co., Ltd.

2005-2012 : Lecturer in Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Seoul

2002-2005 : Lecturer in Department of Environmental Landscape Architecture,

Kangnung National University

1997-1999 : Assistant Manager in Landscape Design Group Gaone

1994-1996 : Assistant Manager in Leeone Co., Ltd.

Awards

The Award of Excellent Thesis, The Korean Institute of Traditional Landscape Architecture, April, 2013

The Award of Excellent Translations, The Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture, “The Fundamentals of Landscape Architecture by Tim Waterman”, Korean edition, Joint work, NAMUDOSI Publishing Co., March, 2012

The Award of Excellent Thesis, Spring Symposium, The Korean Institute of Traditional Landscape Architecture, March, 2012

The Award of Excellent Thesis, Autumn Symposium, The Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture, October, 2008

「The Award of Excellent Scholarly Books, The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, "To read the old landscape today : Grace and Wisdom in Traditional Landscape", Joint work, LAK Korea, November, 2007

The Award of Seoul Science Fellowship, Seoul City, January, 2005

Publications

“The Fundamentals of Landscape Architecture by Tim Waterman”, Korean edition, Joint work, NAMUDOSI Publishing Co., 2011

“To Read the Old Landscape Today : Grace and Wisdom in Traditional Landscape", Joint work, LAK Korea, 2007

Research paper

Kim, K.U., H.S. So, 2019, “A Design Aspects of Historic Parks Preserving Buried Cultural Heritages -In the Case of Neunggok Prehistoric Remains Park, Ansan Singil Historic Park, Yongjuk Historic Park-”, Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture, 37(1): 12-22

Kim, D.E., H.S. So, 2018, “A Study on the Utilization of History Culture Resources of Cultural Historic Village Project -Targeting Deokbongmaeul, Hoechonmaeul, Hyodongmaeul and Ipsanmaeul-”, Journal of the Korean Society of Rural Planning, 24(1): 33-45

Lim, E. J., H.S. So, S.H., Bae, 2018, “A Study on the Over-layered Landscape Characteristics ofIpsan Village, Uiryeong Area”, Journal of the Korean Society of Rural Planning, 24(1): 113-127

So, H.S., J.K. Lee, 2018, “A Characteristics of Maintenance Planning of Trees in Historical Landscape Forest of Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty”, Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture, 36(3): 88-99

Zhang L., H.S. So, 2017, “Interpretation of Landscape Based on the Pavilions’ Hanging Couplets of the Ongnyucheon Region in the Changdeokgung Palace’s Rear Garden”, Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture, 35(3): 1-12

Lim, E. J., H.S. So, 2017, “A study on the Archetypal Landscape of Suseungdae Area in Geochang-gun as Regional Tourism Resources”, Journal of the Korean Society of Rural Planning, 23(3): 83-96

Ha H.K., H.S. So, 2017, “A Study on the Direction of Restoration for Baegun-dong Garden in Gangjin through a Diachronic Interpretation of the Prototype Scenery”, Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture, 45(3): 116-128

Lim, E. J., H.S. So, 2016, “Typological Characteristics of Waterscape Elements from the Chapter 「Sancheon」 of the Volumes Gyeongsang province in 「Sinjeung Donggukyeojiseungram」”, Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture, 34(2): 1-15

Go, Y.K., H.S. So, 2016, “A Study on the Improvement Plan through Current Status of Historical Park in Seoul”, Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture, 34(1): 107-117

Jung, K.A., H.S. So, 2016, “The Evaluation of Historical and Cultural Authenticity of the Three Major Cultural Areas Projects -Targeting Korean culture theme park in Yeongju-Zone and World confucian scholar culture park in Bonghwa-Zone-”, Journal of the Korean Society of Rural Planning, 22(1): 25-35

Kim, H.H, H.S. So, 2015, “The Study on Aspects of Representing Tradition in the Winners of Landscape Competitions of Land Development Projects through the Comparative Analysis between the Original Designs and the Constructions”, Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture, 43(6): 138-149

So, H.S., E.J. Lim, 2015, “The Tendency of the Written Test Questions for the History of Korean Landscape Architecture in National Qualification Test of a Landscape Engineer”, Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture,  33(2): 89-102

So, H.S., E.J. Lim, 2014, "The Landscape Characteristics of Utopia Shown in the Travel Records of Jirisan Mountain", Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture, 32(3): 46-57

Lim, E. J., H.S. So, 2014, "Landscape Gardening Culture in Late Joseon Dynasty Depicted in ‘Ahoi-do’ Paintings," Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture, 32(3): 139-153

So, H.S., E.J. Lim, 2013, "Objects and Landscape Characteristics of Japanese Apricot(Prunus mume) Appreciation through the Poem Titles," Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture, 31(4): 84-94

Kim, H.K., H.S. So, 2012, "Cranes(Grus japonensis) Adopted as a Traditional Factor," Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture, 30(3): 57-67

Lim, E. J., H.S. So, 2012, "Features in Using and Planting of Japanese Apricot(Prunus mume) Adopted to Traditional Gardens," Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture, 30(3): 68-79

Lim, E. J., H.S. So, S.D. Lee, 2012, "A Study on the Cultural Landscape Characteristics of Village Forest Sites in the Southern Coast," Journal of the Korean Institute of Traditional Landscape Architecture, 30(3): 29-41

So, H.S., H.K. Kim, 2012, "A Study on the Arrangement and Design of Cultural Property Signs," Journal of the Korean Institute of Traditional Landscape Architecture, 30(1): 66-75

So, H.S., 2011, "A Study on the Structure of Soshaewon Landscape Garden Featuring Borrowed Scenery," Journal of the Korean Institute of Traditional Landscape Architecture, 29(4): 59-69

So, H.S., 2009, "An Ecological Interpretation on Korean Traditional Dwelling Houses and Their Landscape Gardens," Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture, 37(1): 120-130

So, H.S., 2008, "Ecological Key Words as the Interpretative Tools on the Traditional Landscape Architecture in Korea," Journal of the Korean Institute of Traditional Landscape Architecture, 26(2): 9-17

Kim, H.K., H.S. So, K.S. Choi, 2007, "A Study of Japanese Stone Lanterns’ Representations in Contemporary Exterior Spaces," Journal of the Korean Institute of Traditional Landscape Architecture, 25(4): 111-123

So, H.S., E.J. Lim, K.S. Choi, 2007, "Ecological Interpretation of the Traditional Pavilions and Its Landscape Gardens in Geochang Area," Journal of the Korean Institute of Traditional Landscape Architecture, 25(2): 108-126

So, H.S., H.K. Kim, K.S. Choi, 2006, "Analyzing the Representation of Traditions in Residential Landscape Architecture," Journal of the Korean Institute of Traditional Landscape Architecture, 24(2): 86-100

So, H.S., K.S. Choi, D.H. Hong, 2005, "A Study on the Spatial Composition of Chil-Gung as Royal Shrines in the Choson Dynasty," Journal of the Korean Institute of Traditional Landscape Architecture, 23(4): 10-26

Projects

Research on making tourist attractions in Otgol Maeul(village), Dunsan-dong (ordered by Dong-gu, Daegu City), January, 2013

General criteria planning project on Digital Gangnam cultural ceremony (ordered by Gangnam-gu, Seoul City), August, 2012

Rehabilitation basic plan of Ancient City, ‘Sabi’ (ordered by Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do)," March, 2011

Green activities of urban communities (ordered by Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements), October, 2010

Research on the historical value and its utilization of ‘Hyochang Park’ (ordered by Yongsan-gu, Seoul City), February, 2009

Study on the housing complex plan and design to which the traditional dwelling concept is applied (ordered by GS Engineering and Construction), November, 2005

Development plan of Prehistoric Site Park in Amsa-dong (ordered by Gangdong-gu, Seoul City), May, 2003

Planting 10 million Life-Tree : 1998-2002 (ordered by Seoul City), December, 2002