Background

• Each building represents a distinct architectural style and function, reflecting the museum's dedication to traditional Korean art and contemporary international works.

• Mario Botta:

  • The cylindrical brick-clad structure references Korean fortress walls and pagodas, with a meticulously ordered façade that evokes stability and timelessness.

  • Red brick façade with rhythmic geometric perforations, drawing inspiration from Korean architectural motifs.

• Jean Nouvel:

  • Glass, steel, and concrete were employed to create an open, fluid, and abstract form.

  • Prioritizes lightness and adaptability, with a minimalist aesthetic that allows the artwork to be the focal point.

• Rem Koolhaas:

  • The design is emblematic of Koolhaas’s deconstructivist philosophy, embracing asymmetry, fragmentation, and unexpected spatial connections.

  • The structure includes a black, cantilevered mass with an open atrium, symbolizing innovation and the intersection of education and artistic engagement.

  • Bold cantilevers and a stacked, offset form that disrupts the conventional museum typology.

  • Open, non-linear circulation that fosters interaction and engagement among visitors.