Adjacent to the Kiswire Museum is F1963, the original factory converted to a “cultural factory” that includes a multi-purpose exhibit/concert space, book store, Terarosa cafe, restaurant, library, and green houses. Again, designed by famed Korean architect, Cho ByoungSoo.
Bamboo forest in front of the gallery reminiscent of steel cable wires.
Event space conversion in progress for a concert event. Same space is used for art exhibits.
Event space conversion in progress for a concert event. Same space is used for art exhibits.
Parts of the original factory preserved in the building, such as this window.
Parts of the original factory preserved in the building, such as this ceiling joint.
Boksoondoga restaurant located in the F1963, offers modern Korean dishes and traditionally brewed sonmakgeolli as seen in this photo
Boksoondoga restaurant: sonmakgeolli
Boksoondoga restaurant: bulgogi
Boksoondoga restaurant: chive seafood pancake
Boksoondoga restaurant: tofu and kimchi
Boksoondoga restaurant: mandoo or steamed dumpling
Boksoondoga restaurant: acorn jelly salad
Boksoondoga restaurant: cold noodles in black sesame sauce
Boksoondoga restaurant: seafood spaghetti
Terarosa Coffee, located inside F1963. Expansive interior with good sound insulation. There’s nothing more annoying than factory converted dining spots where you have to strain to hear the person next to you because of the deafening hodgepodge of echos. Terarosa Coffee is not like that. Very zen. Best coffee we’ve had yet in Korea, South Korea.
Terarosa Coffee
Terarosa Coffee
Terarosa Coffee baristas.
F1963 expansion. I always love watching works in progress. It’s like being privy to secrets previously unknown, where I sometimes erroneously assume I can “do it myself” and save money without having to hire someone until I find out it’s not only more expensive when I DIY, but shitty too. Artists make it look so easy, that’s when you know they’re good at their craft.
F1963 expansion in progress
F1963: Future site of a greenhouse/cafe
F1963 Art Library: just wow. The daughter of the Kiswire founder is a huge arts and culture enthusiast and it shows at F1963. I can spend all day here perusing this enormous collection of art books
F1963 Art Library: Goodness, what a privilege it was to be able to touch, peruse through this collection of original LIFE magazines. It was like going into a time machine and imagining myself living in the 1960’s.
Gosh, MLK was alive when this was published. Did the reader realize then what profound impact he’d have on US history?
Remember cigarette ads being legal? Not I. I’m too young.
