# Culture-Accommodating Quarries DnA_Design and Architecture Create Cultural Spaces in Quarries By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-05-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultural-space References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/04/24/dna-design-and-architecture-jinyun-quarries/) & [designandarchitecture.net](http://www.designandarchitecture.net/)  A quarry denotes a location where rocks, sand, and/or minerals are extracted from the surface of the Earth and a Chinese studio is turning such places in the Zhejiang Province into cultural spaces. The professionals involved in this interesting project is DnA_Design and Architecture. According to [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-factory-plugin-revival), there are thousands of [abandoned quarries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongdan-grassland-sea-ruins-station) in the Jinyun county. Three of these quarries have already been converted into cultural spaces so far, providing a library, a performance venue, and an area for gathering. As part of this particular project, DnA_Design and Architecture needs to update six more abandoned excavation sites. This project is a great example of how abandoned sites can be revitalized and harnessed to provide cultural spaces that are accessible to both locals and tourists. Image Credit: Wang Ziling, courtesy of DnA_Design and Architecture ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Quarry Revitalization:** The trend shows the opportunities of transforming abandoned quarries into new cultural spaces for locals and tourists. - **Cultural Unused Space:** The trend offers potential for repurposing unused space, creating new cultural spaces from industrial sites. - **Sustainable Heritage:** The trend leverages abandoned extraction sites for the restoration of heritage, turning the area into sustainable cultural spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architecture professionals can explore designing new cultural spaces from abandoned quarries, preserving and adding value to industrial sites. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can benefit from offering new cultural spaces, providing new sustainable attractions for visitors. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry has an opportunity to convert abandoned quarries into sustainable cultural spaces, in line with the global trend towards sustainable development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Cultural Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aydc-public-art-centre.md) - [Transformed Mining Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mineless-heritage-restoration.md) - [Landscape-Concealed Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaohu-natural-and-cultural-centre.md) - [Old Mine Tunnel-Integrated Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-xk.md) - [Arched Garden-Topped Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hengqin-culture-and-art-complex.md) - [Upcoming Architectural Floating Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centroparco.md) - [Stone-Like Discreet Glass Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones.md) - [Heritage-Preserving Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wuyang-cultural-station.md) - [Cave-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-bureau.md)