In Gyeongju, a city that has long preserved the scenery of hanok, there is a house that explores rest through music. Hwanok (桓屋) combines part of the host’s name with the Chinese character *ok* (屋), meaning “house,” and takes its name from the Korean pronunciation of “Hwanok.” Having lived with music throughout his life, the host created Hwanok to translate his understanding of true rest into a space and share it with others who have a similar sensibility. A high-fidelity audio system, acoustic panels, and a wine station are layered over the textures of stone and wood and the traces of time held within traditional hanok woodwork and reclaimed timber. Music flows beneath the high ceiling and skylight, while the lounge and jacuzzi connect in one continuous spatial sequence. Born from one person’s taste, Hwanok is filled anew by the mood of each guest. Choose your favorite music, play your own playlist, and take time to focus on yourself in a tranquil moment accompanied by music. What

Hwanok reinterprets a traditional Gyeongju hanok through the host’s taste and sensibility. Stone and wood create an atmosphere that feels both grounded and gentle, while traditional hanok woodwork and reclaimed timber preserve the textures of time throughout the space. Discover Hwanok’s distinctive atmosphere, where contemporary furniture and a passion for music are quietly layered over the timeworn character of a traditional hanok.

Hwanok’s lounge brings together a high ceiling with a skylight, a ceiling fan, and a low sofa. A high-fidelity audio system and acoustic panels by Abstracta have been added to allow music to fill the space naturally. Lean back on the sofa and choose the music you love. As the rich sound fills the room, you can fully experience what Hwanok describes as “a tranquil moment with music.”