Hello, and thank you for
reaching out to Kkachi :)
About Hanok Village
To better understand the house, let me provide you with some explanations. The Pungnam-dong area in Jeonju is home to the largest cluster of traditional hanok houses in South Korea, with over 700 hanok houses forming a village. It is also the only urban hanok village in the country. The village has a significant historical value as it played a crucial role in the development of modern residential culture in Korea since its establishment in 1910. It is a unique space with important cultural heritage sites such as Gyeonggijeon, Omokdae, and Hyanggyo, as well as over 20 cultural facilities scattered throughout.
In fact, Kkachi's neighboring houses are still inhabited by elderly residents, including grandmothers and grandfathers. Similarly, Kkachi itself was an actual residential house.
History of kkachi
Here, I have the house registration document and house records. As you can see, it states that it was built in 1968. Quite fascinating, isn't it?
Spirit of kkachi
Let me show you the old appearance of Kkachi. This place used to be a hanok where grandma and her family lived until recently. Although the house is not very large, it accommodated five people. It's truly remarkable.
The reason why Kkachi's standard occupancy is four adults is inspired by this place. Nowadays, we tend to use separate rooms and have individualistic lifestyles.
However, the spirit of hanok is about living under one roof, where a family supports and interacts with each other, and sounds can be heard through windows and doors. In reality, the mothers were thrilled to be able to fall asleep with their grown-up sons after a long time.
When I saw this, I made a commitment to preserve the traditional hanok atmosphere while renovating the house. I entrusted a professional architect to design it, and we carefully created the renovation plans.
As it was
First, if you look at the windows of the front and back rooms, you'll notice that they have been preserved in their original sizes. Some suggested enlarging the windows to create a more sophisticated look, similar to sliding windows, but I insisted on keeping the window frames as they were to maintain the quaint charm of the hanok. We actually implemented traditional window frames, and you can see them here (sound of sliding). Similarly, the bricks on the front and back walls have been preserved in their original form and color, representing the bricks from the past that are no longer available.
To borrow a scenery
Moreover, you should definitely take a look at the "chagyeong," which is an important feature of hanok. Chagyeong refers to borrowing the landscape, and it's one of the charming aspects of hanok. It means looking at the scenery as if through a framed painting by opening the windows.
When you stand here, you can see the ridgeline of Namgo Mountain and the eaves of the roof tiles, right? This is the biggest highlight of Kkachi's chagyeong, and the breathtaking view played a significant role in our decision to sign the contract. It truly offers a beautiful landscape that seems to penetrate through the heart.
Similarly, if you sit here or on the daybed, you can also enjoy the chagyeong of the neighboring house. Take your time and immerse yourself in the surroundings, just as if you were visiting a traditional nobleman's house.
From nature
Oh! Finally, Kkachi used natural materials to preserve the authenticity of the hanok. The kitchen countertop, for example, is made of processed stone, and the raised floor or foot bath area also incorporates natural stone for a more natural look.
The spirit of kkachi
transfigured in a paper
Using the materials used in the construction of the house, the brand designer created name tags and an explanatory note for us.
As you can see, the name tags were designed using colors extracted from the construction materials. You can take these as a gift if you like :)
Kkachi is considered the national bird of South Korea and is said to bring good news or bring in good guests. We highly value all the guests who come to visit us and are sincerely grateful. Therefore, Kkachi is a place that reflects our appreciation for our guests.