Goyu

The vitality of nature in the yard.

On a side street along Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, there is a hanok that has been quietly located for over 60 years. The name of this place contains the original meaning of 'gou (高遊)', 'free from the worldly lifestyle and play leisurely'. Based on a hanok built-in 1956 by raising the Sangryangmun to pray for the blessings of the heavens and the warmth of the earth, Goyu has added convenience while preserving the traditional curves of the old houses. Goyu is a space where you can feel modernity while respecting the order of hanok.

Inside, there is an indoor bathtub, living room, and kitchen, and there are two bedrooms, a toilet, a powder room, and two showers each. The indoor bathtub is available regardless of the season. The sitting table in the living room is intended to allow you to contemplate the outside while drinking tea. In the kitchen, you can make your own coffee and utensils necessary for meals. The bedroom has a circular window so that your gaze can stay on the sky at any time. The yard features a private pool and hydroponic area. The hydroponic space is a landscape that can only be seen in indigenous people, and a mirror was created to reflect the sky with water. On a clear day, there are clouds floating on the water, and on a day when it rains heavily, the waves of the water spreading over the surface of the water are impressive. Next to it is a lofty pine tree and Noorokbawi Rock. They quietly sit in their own yard and spend time together. The stories of nature told by the yard breathe life into the vitality lost due to busy city life.