Abandoned quarries in China are revitalized and attract visitors

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DNA Design and Architecture has brought nine (out of more than 3,000) abandoned quarries to life, scattered across the mountainous landscape of Jinyun County, China.

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With the aim of forming meeting spaces that could accommodate cultural and social activities , the space will host the exhibition “Jinyun Quarries - the quarry as stage”.

A series of models, photos, plans and films will animate the structures carved into the rocks and provide visitors with unique spatial experiences accompanied by dramatic natural lighting and acoustics .

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Some of these spots are up to 38 meters high , creating good acoustics that can successfully accommodate opera performances or serve as performance spaces.

Climbing the stairs, visitors can find another station and enjoy a sunset peeking through a hole between the rocks.

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Wooden furniture accompanies the spaces, inviting visitors to rest, explore and interact.

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