South Korea's traditional hanok homes informed the design of this compact house on a mountainside in Bugok, Changnyeong County, which features semi-outdoor spaces for relaxing in the summer.
Bugok Friday House was designed by Seoul-based TRU Architects for a family who wanted a countryside retreat they could visit at weekends from their main home in South Korea's capital.
Bugok Friday House was designed by TRU Architects
The house is built on a narrow site measuring 18 metres in length by just four metres in width. Its setting informed its design, which aims to make the most of views towards the nearby Bukhansan mountains.
The project features on the shortlist for the rural house category at Dezeen Awards 2022.
The home is located in South Korea The rooms at Bugok Friday House ? a living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom ? are arranged in a single row so the family can look out at the scenery from every space.
"Our goal was to design a house where they could enjoy both indoor and outdoor views of the stunning mountains and a quiet village," TRU Architects said.
It was built on a small site
The building's design is based on traditional Korean hanok houses, which typically feature simple pitched roofs with extended eaves. Hanok homes also often incorporate passive solutions for heating and cooling the interiors.
A large overhanging roof supported by a row of columns protects the living spaces in Bugok Friday House from direct sunlight during the hot s...