In a noble house, from the main house which is the residential area for women and the detached house for the men, annex facilities such as servants' quarters, Byeoldang, and shrine are designed. The yard is the external characteristic space of a hanok house, and it is divided into courtyard, sarang yard, haengrang yard, byuldang yard, and sadang yard.

• Main house

  As the madam’s daily residence and bedroom, it is located in the innermost part of the house and consists of a master room, opposite room, andaecheong, kitchen and barn. The courtyard where housekeeping happens is designed not to be seen from the outside, as a space for lighting and ventilation for the main house.

• Detached house

  As the daily residence for men, it is a place where hospitality of guests takes place. It includes a main hall, upper floor, bedroom and library. The Sarang yard is directly connected to the main gate and is open, so you can enjoy the beautiful garden in harmony with nature.

• Yard

  In small private houses, the yard is generally divided into a courtyard and a backyard. The courtyard is a space for work, a place to entertain people and perform rituals, and the backyard is a space for housework and rest for women.

• Servants' quarters

  Including the main gate, it is located on the left and right of the main gate. It consists of servants’ rooms, barn, storehouse, stable, and kilns where servants reside, and the Haengrang yard is used for work.

• Ancestral Shrine

  It is a building that houses the ancestral tablet and, in principle, it is located in the northeast of the main house, and is often protected by separate fences and doors.

• Byeoldang

  It was used for multipurpose, such as being used as a residence for children and elderly mothers.