Architect's Picks: Fifteen Inspiring Exhibition Spaces
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15 museums in South Korea featured in a instagram post by 공간교과서 | 세인, verified on Google Maps: National Museum of Korea, National Asian Culture Center, Whanki Museum, and 12 more.
National Museum of Korea
Museum
4.7
Massive stone structure inspired by a fortress. Light pours through the grid-shaped skylight, transforming the space throughout the day.
National Asian Culture Center
Cultural center
4.6
Ninety percent of the building is underground. The above-ground area is a park called 'Forest of Light'.
Whanki Museum
Art museum
4.4
Two semi-circular facades on Buam-dong hill. The concrete reflects Kim Whanki's world. A serene space for art appreciation.
Photography Museum Hanmi Samcheong
Art museum
4.1
Archive bookshelves under arched skylights. A haven for photography lovers with a unique atmosphere.
KISWIRE Museum
Museum
4.4
The DNA of a wire manufacturer translated into architecture. The material itself becomes the structure.
Audeum Audio Museum
Museum
4.9
20,000 aluminum pipes surround the building like a forest. The world's first audio museum built for sound.
Museum SAN
Art gallery
4.5
Landmark by Tadao Ando, harmonizing light, water, stone, and forest. His first mainland project in Korea.
FUTURA SEOUL
Art gallery
4.6
Exposed concrete with a rock garden. A new landmark in Bukchon. The 10.8m high exhibition hall is impressive.
Jeoldusan Korean Martyrs Museum
Museum
4.6
Built on a rock, stairs to the sky. The aerial corridors complete the story of martyrdom. A solemn and reflective space.
Platform-L Contemporary Art Center
Place
4.2
Wave-like facade made of stacked aluminum louvers. A striking object in the middle of Nonhyeon-dong.
Hyundai Motorstudio Busan
Place
4.9
Wire structure from Korea Iron and Steel is incorporated into the exterior. A space where industrial heritage and contemporary architecture overlap.
Chang Ukchin Museum of Art
Art museum
4.3
Motifs from Chang Ucchin's paintings. A small house-like art museum where courtyards and rooms are quietly connected.
Mimesis Art Museum
Art museum
4.4
White curved surfaces operated with natural light. A representative work of Alvaro Siza in Korea.
Tanheo Memorial Buddhist Museum
Museum
4.4
Walls engraved with the Diamond Sutra. Light filters through wooden lattice ceilings. Connects faith and architecture.
Bauzium Sculpture Museum
Art museum
4.1
Pond reflects Seoraksan peaks. Five gardens of stone, water, wind, sculptures. Nature and art blend seamlessly.