Site area : 1,450.00 ㎡
Building Area : 861.59 ㎡
GFA : 5,066.62 ㎡
Title
Remodeling Wedding Hall
Type
Remodeling
Location
Unamdong Buk-gu Gwangju korea
summary
Located in Gwangju, the Wedding Hall Renovation project redefines a once-exclusive ceremonial space into a flexible, multi-purpose commercial facility.
Responding to the declining wedding industry and shifting urban demands, the design transforms the existing structure into a dynamic leaseable building with renewed spatial and economic value.
The architectural approach respects the building’s original frame while inserting modern elements that enhance functionality and aesthetic clarity.
Public access and circulation are carefully reorganized, with new entrance sequences and internal layouts that support diverse tenant programs.
The façade design minimizes decorative excess, embracing simplicity and transparency to reflect the shift from event-driven opulence to daily accessibility.
Interior planning prioritizes adaptability, allowing the space to host offices, retail, or community activities in response to evolving tenant needs.
Natural light and open corridors are integrated to encourage user interaction and create a vibrant internal atmosphere.
Through targeted renovation and reprogramming, the building emerges as a symbol of architectural renewal—bridging its ceremonial past with a pragmatic, multi-use future.
We often hear from building owners considering renovations due to the unexpected challenges of the COVID-19 era.
This project, too, involves the complete remodeling of a wedding center that struggled to operate during the pandemic, transforming it into a general rental building.
In most cases, buildings slated for demolition to make way for new construction are around 20 to 30 years old.
Given that the structural lifespan of buildings can exceed 100 years, remodeling presents a valuable alternative—not only economically but also environmentally for urban settings.
Of course, there are limitations to what can be changed.
However, these challenges can be overcome through creative solutions from experienced professionals.
For larger buildings, remodeling becomes an especially productive alternative in terms of urban sustainability.
Just imagine if all the high-rise buildings along Gangnam-daero and Teheran-ro were demolished and rebuilt—it would lead to immense social costs and severe environmental destruction.
The defining issue of the 21st century is sustainability.
Through remodeling, we can explore urban regeneration, and perhaps even discover the key to sustainable architecture itself.
