F1963
About F1963
A wire factory becomes a cultural factory, multicultural complex F1963
A wire factory once full of machinery becomes a multicultural complex
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FACTORY
From a wire factory to a cultural factory
A place where creation and consumption take place ( Creating, Showing, Consuming )
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FINE ARTS
Coexistence of the mind, culture and art
Art (exhibitions) + Performance (plays, classic and popular music concerts) + Humanities (books and library) + Academy
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FAMILY
A place for people of all ages
A multicultural complex that offers various programs for all ages
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FOREST
A forest within a city for enjoying slow life
Outdoor bamboo forest and kitchen garden form a green eco-friendly zone
Established in 1963, the Suyeong factory, located at Mangmi-dong in Suyeong-gu, Busan, was Kiswire’s first factory manufacturing wires for 45 years until its closure in2008.
F1963, the letter “F” stands for factory while “1963” denotes the year that Kiswire built its first factory in Busan’s Suyeong District.
Reincarnation of a space from a floor with full of equipment to an exhibition and performance hall
On the space where a massive crane used to be stood a book tower of wisdom from classical literature of the East and West.
The old factory ceiling is torn down to create a square where the sky touched the earth.
The Moonlight Garden and Bamboo Sori Trail are forests within the city that offer visitors a peaceful and relaxing environment.
F1963 is a cultural space for people of all ages and generations, from young to old, to enjoy 365 days a year. This space provides visitors with various arts and culture contents through its exhibition hall, library, and bookstore.