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Gwan-gajeong House - 관가정 (觀稼亭) (built 16th century)

Gwan-gajeong house was built in the mid-Joseon dynasty during the reign of King Jungjong (1506-44) by Son Jung-don, a respected government official known as a Cheongbaekri (a clean-handed official). The house is notable because it is one of the few surviving houses from the mid-Joseon dynasty that has not undergone extensive remodeling. The name of the house comes from the plaque located in the 'numaru' extension of the outer quarters (see image 30).

The house has an extremely simple plan but is well-integrated with its surroundings through the clever use of axis. There are many axes in the house where architectural elements frame other elements or even views of the outdoors.

Address: 경북 경주시 강동면 양동리 150.

(Designated Treasure #442).

Plan view

Drawn by Timothy M. Ciccone