With the introduction of unmanned lighthouses, which have played an important role in marking sea routes, due to the development of technology, crisis of existence and abolition of existing lighthouses and auxiliary buildings has been arisen. The purpose of this study is to transform the lighthouse into a new cultural space rather than to close it due to unmannedness, to revive the historical value of the lighthouse and to develop it into a cultural space that the people can relate with.
This study aims to investigate Sanji lighthouses in Jeju Island among the cases of unmanned lighthouses. Jeju Sanji lighthouse is a place with 100 years of history and has cultural value only when it is with the sea view. As a method of this study, a literature survey was conducted priorly on the historical background of Sanji lighthouses and how to utilize unused facilities abroad. In addition, we visited the Sanji Lighthouse in person to investigate the current status, and also visited the Jeju Regional Maritime Management Office to conduct interviews. Various opinions were also collected by conducting a survey on managers, local residents, and visitors of the Sanju lighthouse to study specific applications. Through this process, this study proposes a plan for a cultural space that can be therapeutic for residents and visitors by transforming the Sanji lighthouse into a new cultural space due to unmannedness, First, an exhibition hall, which that functions as a historical education and exhibition, can be planned so that the historical value of the Sanji lighthouse is sympathized with. Second, the area can be a marine cultural space where you can see the sea and have a time for healing. Third, exhibitions related to high-tech and art and culture spaces for local artists can be created with the introduction of cutting-edge technology. Therefore, it aims to contribute to the formation of a new cultural space where lighthouses can be activated as a cultural space beyond just marking sea routes by introducing new functions such as exhibitions, museums, and cafes so that everyone can enjoy the old space.