Poetics of Scenery : Self-Reflection In Everyday Life

The dialogue of contemplation can lead to a true understanding of oneself and the past. The Namdo Righteous Army Historical Park, hidden in nature, provides a landscape of contemplation which induces reflection on oneself and the history. The subtle architecture hidden in nature encourages visitors to completely embrace the sounds of nature- trembling branches, the sound of river, and the sounds of birds. The spirit of righteous army is the spirit of sacrifice. The Namdo Righteous Army Historical Park is not only a place of memorial but also a accessible daily park where visitors and learn and experience the spirit. The long linear arrangement of the museum and pavilion, leading to ‘Contemplation in Everyday Life’, encourages visitors’ explore the space, and discover the spirit of righteous army and their sacrifice. The blank space in the architecture and landscape presented in the trails of forest conveys the traces of the righteous army in a narrative form which lets visitors to relax and reflect on history through the scenery of the historical park.