Parisians giving new life to vacant buildings

It was once a gynecology ward in a hospital in southern Paris. Now, it is 26-year-old Margot's art studio.

Peering from behind her welding mask, sparks fly as Margot gets to work with illustrators, graphic designers and artists in a space brought back to life from disuse by a group of Parisian urban planners.

She pays a "very reasonable" cost of 17 euros ($19) per square meter monthly for the studio, in an arrangement that sees occupants pay just enough to cover costs.