We’re used to seeing transformed buildings in our cities – think hotels in town halls and bars in banks. But here are some of the more unusual proposals and projects – from a skate park in a church to a swimming pool in a metro station

The disused Osaka stadium was bought by a development company and turned into a model home show before being demolished in 1998
The disused Osaka stadium was bought by a development company and turned into a model home show before being demolished in 1998 © Naoya Hatakeyama

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