Decay or design opportunity? This biophilic South Korea café repurposes decrepit buildings

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Dabang Café
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Full Raum Design
Design studio One-Aftr took advantage of an abandoned complex’s decay to create Dabang, a hospitality space at one with nature in Jeonju, South Korea.
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