Peace Culture Bunker

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The transformation of a military facility into a space for peace culture in Dobong-gu, Seoul, demonstrates the potential for rejuvenating areas with historical and spatial significance. In 1970, five three-story apartment buildings were constructed against the backdrop of Mt. Dobongsan on a barren field, originally serving as a military post on a route of the North Korean army after the war, camouflaged as residential spaces with anti-tank installations on the lower floors. Demolished in 2004 due to aging, except for the military facilities on the ground floor, it was transformed in 2017 through spatial regeneration into a cultural and artistic creation space and a resting area for citizens. Nestled between the majestic mountains of Suraksan and the vibrant streams of Jungnangcheon River, it offers a tranquil atmosphere that's hard to believe is in Seoul. The soldiers' resting and working spaces have turned into artists' creative areas, and the anti-tank facilities into walking paths for citizens. A new 20-meter high observation tower allows panoramic views of the surroundings, and the remodeling with warm wooden panels and gypsum board on the original concrete structure of the military facilities blends naturally with the lush environment. It symbolizes the rebirth of a military facility into a cultural site.