Pyeongdaeri in Jeju was once called "Baengdui." It means a wild field covered with stone sand grass. The old Jeju is well preserved in this village with traditional stone houses and cottages huddled together in the beautiful seaside. Recently,many newcomers from the land are settling down in this area, converting old farmhouses into handicraft workshops, stores, cafes and guest houses. They are making a positive impact to the village revitalizing the local economy while making efforts to preserve the rural character of the community.

© Kim Jae-kyeong

Architects: Z_Lab

Location: 85 Pyeongdae-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-do, South Korea

Architect In Charge: Noh Kyung-rok, Park Jung-hyun, Lee Sang-muk
Area: 125.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Kim Jae-kyeong

Construction: Zinyong Construction

Site Area: 500 sqm

© Kim Jae-kyeong

From the architect. Pyeongdaeri in Jeju was once called "Baengdui." It means a wild field covered with stone sand grass. The old Jeju is well preserved in this village with traditional stone houses and cottages huddled together in the beautiful seaside. Recently,many newcomers from the land are settling down in this area, converting old farmhouses into handicraft workshops, stores, cafes and guest houses. They are making a positi...