The Korea Institute of Architects Gwangju Chapter, CNU, other local colleges, Gwangju city and sponsors established an association with the aim of renovating the dilapidated facilities for the handicapped. The project includes the selection of buildings to be subject to renovation, studio-based design work, special lectures, drawing work, construction work, evaluation, exhibition and promotion to the citizens. Through this process, students acquire in-depth knowledge on universal design and renovation and obtain hands-on experience of the social roles of architecture.