# Repurposed Oil Tank Architecture Nooyoon Turns Used Oil Tanks into 'Hidden Gems' By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-11-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/used-oil-tanks References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/nooyoon-transform-oil-tanks-to-hidden-gems-in-sangam-korea-10-25-2013/) & [nooyoon](http://nooyoon.com/) Sangam, Korea is full of used oil tanks at the Mopo oil reserve, which used to be an [abandoned wasteland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expo-cultural-park-greenhouse) until 2002. Afterwards, it was turned into a "[ecological park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union-terrace-garden), digital media city, and world cup stadium." To transform the last piece of waste land into usable public space, this concept by Nooyoon proposes 'Hiddem Gems,' which will infuse the area with culture. There are five oil tanks in the area and Nooyoon has come up with ways for each to bring new meaning to the former wasteland. The proposal plans to introduce new programs, including: an "opera theater, museum, ferris wheel, climbing center, and a diving pool and spa." The four tanks are sprawled out on the land and unified by a central white ferris wheel, which also serves as a landmark for the site. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/nooyoon-transform-oil-tanks-to-hidden-gems-in-sangam-korea-10-25-2013/), [nooyoon](http://nooyoon.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Repurposed Architecture:** Opportunities for repurposing existing structures into novel structures designs that retain the original elements and add new value - **Eco-friendly Construction:** Innovative techniques for repurposing materials and incorporating green design can be applied in future urban development - **Experiential Landscapes:** Opportunities for creating immersive and culturally unique public spaces that inspire a feeling of community ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can explore the possibilities of incorporating novel and eco-friendly design elements in future projects - **Construction:** New techniques for repurposing existing structures can be adopted by construction firms in sustainable urban development - **Entertainment:** Experience-based projects, such as the repurposed oil tank designs, could be developed into innovative entertainment spaces for diverse audiences ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Renewed Urban Rooftops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heineken-seoul-rooftops.md) - [Reanimated Power Plant Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manresa-island.md) - [Converted Grain Silo Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albina-riverside.md) - [Park-Covered Structural Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ola-palermo.md) - [Landscape-Concealed Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaohu-natural-and-cultural-centre.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Eye-Catching Basketball Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-park.md) - [Graveyard-Transformed Public Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-of-memories.md) - [Transformed Mining Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mineless-heritage-restoration.md)