Stone Wall Stay House
STONE WALL STAY HOUSE
Atelier O
ARCHITECTS
Atelier O
DESIGN
Jiho Kang (Principal Architect)
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Codam Enc/ Dongsoek Choi
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Jaewon Lee
CONTRACTOR
Lo Stay/ Jaehyo Kim
DESIGN TEAM
Kangwoo Jang
PHOTOGRAPHS
Jang Mi
AREA
292 m²
YEAR
2024
LOCATION
Jeju-si, South Korea
CATEGORY
Residential Architecture
English description provided by the architects.
VOLCANIC STONE WALLS AND CULTIVATORS, A VERNACULAR HOMESTEAD
In Napeup-ri, Aewol-eup, Jeju Island, many traditional homes with volcanic stone walls still remain.
In this farming village, the cultivator, a motorized agricultural tool, was not only an essential farming implement but also a vital mode of transport. Even today, some farms continue to rely on it for daily activities.
Farmers who used cultivators created narrow pathways, called olle-gil, along the width of the volcanic stone walls to accommodate their vehicles.
When the cultivator was parked at home, a shutter was placed over the stone wall entrance to protect the space within.
This unique integration of volcanic stone walls and cultivators gave rise to a lifestyle system that became synonymous with the home itself.
THE LIFE OF JEJU AND ACCOMMODATIO DESIGN
Inspired by the snail-like arrangement of volcanic stone walls, the design creates a large, enclosed courtyard that is both protective and serene, with small lodging spaces nestled within.
These lodging units are arranged to form front and rear courtyards that are seamlessly connected to the accommodations, creating intimate yet abundant spaces.
Travelers arriving by car are guided by the volcanic stone walls, just as the farmers' cultivators once were, to park directly adjacent to their lodging space.
Continuing along these stone pathways, guests are led into deeply private and enriching spaces, where the interplay between volcanic stone walls, courtyards, and accommodations offers a unique and immersive experience.
SPACES CREATED BY VOLCANIC STONE WALLS
The lounge building at the forefront protects the two lodging units from the main road while offering guests a panoramic view of Hallasan Mountain.
On either side of the lounge, volcanic stone-wall olle-gil pathways guide vehicles to the lodging units. After parking, these pathways further lead guests into private and secluded spaces.
Centered around the lodging units, the courtyards formed by volcanic stone walls are juxtaposed with the accommodations, enriching the spatial experience and expanding the sense of connection to the environment.
