A Fortress-Like House with a Swimming Pool Twist Inside

This house, sited in a Cheongju housing complex, uses a massive concrete wall to block outside views completely.

This structural choice protects the family's privacy and draws natural light deep into the interior.

Because the site sits higher than the original plan, the earthwork added considerable cost.

To secure stable bearing capacity, more than 30 piles of the kind used in apartment construction were installed.

The space originally planned as a bathroom was changed into a large shoe cabinet at the wife's request.

This separated the entrance and storage functionally, improving practicality.

It also circulates cool air in summer and warm air in winter efficiently, helping regulate indoor temperature.

The space offers a feeling of calm just from watching the water, and in summer it is used for other purposes, such as soaking your feet.

The couple initially disagreed over where to place the kitchen window. The wife prioritized the view outside while doing dishes, while the husband put the view first while eating.

In the end, adjusting the height of the upper cabinets and placing a secondary kitchen reflected the wife's opinion while securing both practicality and aesthetics.

The homeowner said that after moving here from living in an apartment all their life, their body feels healthier.

Inside the space that looks like a built-in wardrobe, there is a hidden separate room.

The washbasin is placed broadly as a hallway-combined space, offering a hotel-like comfortable experience.

The ceiling is designed high so the space doesn't feel cramped and daily fatigue can be relieved, and it is finished in birch, giving off a subtle fragrance.

The whole family can use it together, so it is evaluated as a space with very high satisfaction relative to the investment.

The private pool, extending out from the master bathroom, is made possible by the high walls that block surrounding views.

Despite the difficulty of pool maintenance, this space was created for the family's dream, and the children use it as a healing place where they can enjoy water play anytime.

A screen wall is installed in front of the windows facing the neighbor's house, completely blocking outside views while still letting natural light in.

Each child's room has paint colors they chose themselves, such as lemon yellow, cobalt blue, and mint green.

This space stores exercise equipment and various tools needed for rural living.