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This study aims to examine how the characteristics of ‘Jagal Madang’ brothel, located at 3 Dowon-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, are manifested in its architectural space by reappearing a specific building in the brothel. To achieve this, various data sources including photographs, blueprints, newspaper articles, oral histories from sex workers, and in-depth interviews with relevant experts were cross-verified to reconstruct the architectural and spatial elements of the building. The Conclusion is as follows; First, the brothel was characterized by an extremely closed structure, with very low accessibility, primarily limited to internal individuals and law enforcement officials. Second, the spatial layout displayed a lack of planning, driven by the goal of maximizing the number of individual rooms for prostitution. Third, the interior space was organized around the needs of visitors, which weakened the livability for sex workers and reinforced their psychological isolation. Fourth, the presence of gender-biased items and interior decorations reflected a distorted portrayal of femininity. Additionally, the study identified differences in room composition and business operations based on the district’s location and whether illegal extensions or renovations had been made. This research is significant as it represents the first study of the architectural space of a brothel in Korea, offering alternative approaches for data networking and data set construction that could aid in the reconstruction and restoration of lost architectural spaces.