Incheon Open Port Modern Cultural Asset No. 1 Regeneration Project... Single-Family House Designed by Architect Kim Sookeun

Remodeling for Cultural Space Creation to Be Opened to the Public in the Second Half of the Year

'Eum1977' designed by architect Kim Sookeun

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Incheon Urban Corporation (iH Corporation) is set to fully launch the regeneration project of Gaehangjang Modern Cultural Asset No. 1 by utilizing the detached house 'Ieum 1977' in Seonhak-dong, Jung-gu.

Ieum 1977 is a house designed by Kim Swoo-geun, considered a first-generation architect of modern Korean architecture, completed in 1977. iH Corporation purchased it last year and has been promoting the regeneration project since then.

iH Corporation plans to complete remodeling work to transform this place into a local cultural space by July and select a private operator to open it to the public in the second half of the year.

The corporation will focus on developing this space, which has high historical, geographical, and architectural value, into an experimental cultural hub that connects people and time, as well as space and the local community.

Last year, they held roundtable discussions, free forums, and individual interviews with local communities, architects, space operators, cultural artists, and youth to share ideas with the region. They also conducted an archive on the 'site, space, and life' of Ieum 1977 and promoted an online exhibition.

The remodeling project of Ieum 1977 aims to enhance its spatial value as a central point along the Naehang~Gaehangjang~Jayugongwon axis and its architectural value as a total architectural design work representing 1970s spatial architecture, based on previous discussions.

Ieum 1977 is located in the Gaehangjang area alongside Jayugongwon, Korea’s first Western-style park, Jemulpo Club, which was used as a foreign social club during the opening period, and the former Incheon mayor’s official residence, making it poised to become a new landmark.

Lee Seung-woo, president of iH Corporation, stated, "As a leading public enterprise in urban regeneration, starting with Ieum 1977, we will continue projects to restore modern architectural cultural assets and make them available for citizens to use together.".

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