Traditional Korean House Accommodations Enhance the Quality of Life
Let us receive the energy of Hanok, which has been protecting an alley in Anguk-dong for nearly a century. Here you will find AnGilSaGa, a scholar's house that has been waiting for you. Scholars are more than simply those who strive to cultivate knowledge. The term refers to a person who constantly builds virtues in order to build a complete character. In AnGilSaGa, there is a certain class. Space is filled with spirit. However, humble in nature. In addition to restoring the historical style of blood transfusion housing, the house was filled with thick and profound aesthetic wood elements and space elements that contained craft value as if the house were a night sky. With the barrel window covering the L-shaped structure, the outer diameter is transformed into a work of art. The moist little moss garden as well as the open-air bath, which has become a part of nature, convey a sense of relaxation as if they were playing and enjoying the arts. In this manner, AnGilSaGa reaches out to us.
Maintain an upright posture. I feel as if I need to have the right posture and the right mindset here for some reason. A house that enhances a person's life, a house that challenges me, a house that lowers itself and elevates me, even though it has a noble appearance that can never be lowered. We would like to introduce you to AnGilSaGa, the home of the scholar.
Through Hanok, We Receive Comfort
There is No Difference Between Yesterday and Tomorrow
AnGilSaGa, which combines traditional and modern elements in an exquisite manner, maintains the geographical context of Anguk-dong. It is especially interesting to have a close relationship with the surrounding sites in terms of history. The building is located very close to the Neungseong Wigung House in Bukchon. King Yeongjo built Neungseong Wigung Palace on the ridge where King Hwagil, the youngest daughter of King Yeongjo, married Min-hwa Gu. As a result of the energy of the king, and the love of the family at the same time, this historical background and the energy contained within it flowed into AnGilSaGa, so all those who lived here have succeeded in their endeavors
Following the decision to adopt the name AnGilSaGa, the direction of the design, such as color and material, was also narrowed. The Hanok style is usually associated with white walls, brown pillars, and straight lines and grids, but Angilsa Temple stands out from this trend. The reason for this is that AnGilSaGa reflects the serious and calm feeling one experiences when visiting nearby palaces such as Deoksugung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Gyeongbokgung Palace. The hanok atmosphere embodied the image of the space by reflecting the more luxurious and elegant character of the space.
As far as structure is concerned, AnGilSaGa can be viewed as two key elements that are original. The Soohyeol housing and the open-air bath. It was important to ensure that both elements were completed in a manner that respects the existing architectural structure and the surrounding environment. First of all, in the case of regenerative architecture, it is very important to determine what to save and what to throw away in the existing space, and the existing hanok in Angilsa Temple required extensive demolition due to the accumulation of deep traces of time over the past hundred years. Yong-seok Kang sought ways to preserve and save Gudeuljang, which only appears in traditional hanoks, after lifting the floor nearly three times. During the process, what came to mind was "Soohyeol housing," a historical form of housing that has existed since prehistoric times. After digging down the floor, how to deal with the heat rising from the ground. Due to this decision, the floor between the dining area and tea ceremony area was preserved in a recessed shape, creating a unique sense of space.
The garden and open-air bath are also important elements of the space. Gudeuljang stone, used in the existing house, was used in the garden to add meaning, and the open-air bath was also designed in conjunction with the garden so that it could feel like a part of the pond, rather than merely a bathtub. On the other side of the garden, there is an open-air bath, which occupies approximately 60-70% of the yard, and a stone stepping-stone bridge is incorporated to harmonize the design and function of the space. As a result, the open-air bath, which is the mainstay of the stay, was constructed in a manner that allows it to be used throughout all four seasons regardless of the temperature. To address this problem, the insulation material was thickened five times that of other accommodations, and the facilities were strengthened, in contrast to Jeju Island, where the climate is warm.
Trace back the space and suggest a new style
Upon entering the main building, the kitchen, living room, tea ceremony room, and bedroom are all easily accessible. In the kitchen, sinks and various electronic devices are arranged alongside a generous four-person table, and the sink and electronics are seamlessly integrated, giving the appearance of a table. The kitchen is accompanied by a powder room and a bathroom, and on the other side, a living room in the form of a blood transfusion residence. By using the site where the Gudeuljang once stood, a sense of the site of a very old house is conveyed. This living room has electric blinds installed in order to view movies with a beam projector, creating a more immersive atmosphere due to the use of steps to create a sense of space. It is impressive that the main area of the main building is the tea ceremony space connected to the living room. Stone is used to conveying the feel of inkstones and ink used by old scholars, while the landscape of the back garden at the bottom of the wall provides a sense of comfort.
Through collaboration with a variety of craft artists, the interior of AnGilSaGa exhibits artistic elegance. There are artworks by So Mi-dang's Ko So-mi artist on the linen and curtains, a bowl by Eun-kyung Ham, a farmer's studio, furniture props by Ki-yeol Seo, and art works by Sang-ho Kim on the bowl.
Its historical significance is enhanced by its proximity to the site of Neungseongwi Palace in Bukchon. The site of Neungseongwi Palace was reportedly constructed by King Yeongjo when his youngest daughter, Yeongjo, married Min-hwa Gu on the ridge. The site of Neungseong Wigung is also located in AnGilSaGa, since it is located close to 60 meters away.
We began designing at that time. A canopy covered all walls except the outer walls, leaving the soil walls, pillars, and rafters exposed in the kitchen. The living room on the floor where the Gudeuljang was located was designated as a blood transfusion residential area. There was an open-air bath in the bedroom and yard, as well as a fixed window facing the yard to create a sense of openness between the front and back. As a result of the Gyeonghoeru Pond in Gyeongbokgung Palace, the open-air bath was conceived. We chose natural stone granite for the yard finish material and paid attention to the freezing prevention system, hot water, and water pressure so that we could use the pond even in the cold winter months. Moreover, glass blocks were added to secure lighting, and brick-shaped blocks were constructed as Korean food, rather than ordinary squares.
Once again, I would like to emphasize that AnGilSaGa is a distinguished hanok stay. It was not only helpful for me to get advice from the general managers of nearby luxury hotels and from current hoteliers, but I also improved the quality by sharing the appearance after it had been completed. I am confident that I have created a level of comfort and luxury that even hotels cannot match. Thank you.
STAY’s recommended
Local Restaurant
Hanmoechon
You will be amazed by the deep taste of the hands when you enter the friendly atmosphere of your grandmother's house. Each season brings with it different appetizers and savory smells, including steamed eggplant, japchae, and bulgogi. There is an extraordinary story hidden within the quiet hanok. Seung-hee Choi, the first female modern dancer in Korea, lived in this hanok.
STAY’s recommended
Local Cafe
Knows Anguk
Knows Anguk is the third project of Knows, which presents a variety of cultural content plans. A retro-style interior creates a sense of nostalgia, but the gourmet experience offered here is more trendy than ever before. There is a new menu for Knows Anguk as well as Seongsu-woon's coffee, dessert, and wine. Watching movies and listening to music that enjoyed an era while enjoying a cocktail has already made me feel emotional.
Enjoying the atmosphere while strolling through the interrupted time
ORIGINALITY
A unique Soohyeol residential structure with internal and external connectivity
This is an exquisite blend of tradition and modernity. A convergent form of hanok that is hard to find elsewhere. In addition to maintaining the old hanok structure approximately 100 years old, it emphasised the traditional pit-type blood transfusion residential structure that has been used for centuries. With the texture of time that has already been sufficiently stacked, it has developed a deeper history. Nevertheless, this hanok also bears witness to our present and future. A barrel window was designed on both the courtyard and wall sides, with the necessary elements of openness, comfort, and practicality neatly hidden by built-ins. A spatial element that spans the past, the present, and the future.
DESIGN
To determine the tone and manners of the scholar's home
What was life like for scholars in those days? A house is a living space that reflects a resident's lifestyle. Combining materials that evoke old trees over the years and textures that give a simple yet neat feeling evokes a strange imagination. Scholars who lived here would have aimed for a tone and manner similar to this. What were your life style and taste like? We are invited to the scholar's house, AnGilSaGa, by the pleasant imagination stretching in all directions. In order to clear my mind and body, I try to focus on getting my body right as if I owned the property.
Hospitality
Anguk-dong's Waiyu, Transcendent of Time
Waiyu. It refers to sightseeing while lying down. Having pictures of scenic spots and historic sites at home and experiencing the landscape and scenery as if you were traveling there. You can experience Waiyu throughout your stay here, where a painting unfolds everywhere you look. It is possible to lie in the most comfortable position in the world and enjoy the beauty of a small garden and water space, or to soak yourself in this picturesque landscape to take advantage of the spa and enjoy the panoramic view of the space, giving rise to a sense of a meditative state.
PRICE
Experience the luxury of an old house in a unique manner
There is an incomparable flow to the space. Hanok Stay was designed and operated with the experience of the host, who has planned and operated various spaces. Although the finishing materials and construction work are completed, the level of detail is impressive, and the work that was collaborated with the craft artist has been incorporated into the interior or has been used as lighting and various props with oriental aesthetics. In the case of Hanji Blind, it is also the work of a craftsman who is no longer visible. A hanok where a movie is unfolded is composed of various design elements interwoven together.
- Stay Name
- AnGilSaGa
- Stay Type
- Hanok
- Contact information
- Address
- 24-2, Bukchon-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Guests / No. of Room
- 2~4 / 2
- Price
- US$ 332 ~ US$ 449
- Check-in / out
- 16:00 / 12:00
- Feature
- Projector or TV, Kitchenette, Tub (ex. Jacuzzi, Hinoki)