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Even the most refined and amazing structures are bound to deteriorate with the passing of time. But is demolition the best option for them? Welcome to the world of "regeneration architecture," which breathes new life into old, crumbling buildings.
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This concrete structure has turned a dark, dirty grey. But the abandoned building was converted into a museum. Its small rooms connected with open windows now house art pieces. And the sky seen through the open ceiling and the old concrete walls are transformed into a canvas. The building was once an eyesore, but an architect made the best of its features to give it a new life.
[Soundbite] Kwon Soon-yup(Architect) : "Its merit was that different rooms could be turned into diverse exhibition spaces."
This small inn was built 80 years ago. But now, modern art pieces are displayed in the rooms that still retain old memories. The coexistence of the old wooden structure and modern artworks seems to represent harmony between the past and present. This cafe is reminiscent of a factory in the 1970s. All that was done was to remove the trash and take down the stuffy walls, but now the dated traces from decades ago have become its unique charm. The cafe is breathing new vitality into the neighborhood, which used to be an industrial area.
[Soundbite] Byeon Seon-hee(Seongdong-gu Dist., Seoul Resident) : "As a mother raising children, the vast improvement of the surroundings is very nice."
These seemingly useless buildings now have a new lease on life. Their existence reminds us about the value of things past and forgotten.
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