Moldy Semi-basement Reborn as Exhibition Space

SH Corporation Converts 6 Semi-basement Spaces in Multi-family and Multi-unit Housing into Community Facilities

[Asia Economy Reporter Onyu Lim] Seoul Housing and Communities Corporation (SH Corporation) announced on the 17th that it has completed construction to transform six semi-basement spaces in multi-family and multi-unit houses owned by the corporation into community facilities for residents, and will begin operation from April.

The locations are 318-5 Gaebong-dong and 156-43 Oryu-dong in Guro-gu, 523-29 Mok-dong and 71-16 Sinwol-dong in Yangcheon-gu, and 646-2 Jeongneung-dong and 45-136 Jongam-dong in Seongbuk-gu.

These places had been vacant for a long time due to mold and dampness, but through this project, they have been reborn as resident architecture schools, exhibition spaces, shared kitchens, and more.

The planning and design for the space improvements were undertaken by young architects, including university (graduate) students majoring in architecture and rookie architects, who participated in the 'SH Youth Architect-led Spatial Welfare Project.' They will also be responsible for the operation.

Kim Seyong, President of SH Corporation, said, "Semi-basement spaces that are difficult to use as residential areas will be developed and operated as spatial welfare facilities for the community, such as welfare facilities for residents and social overhead capital (SOC) facilities."

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