Presidential Archives of Korea

Description

As the first Presidential Archives of South Korea located in the new administrative capital, it is composed of a research centre for researching the archives of past Heads of State and an exhibition hall that showcases the history of Korea. The symbolism highlighting the legacy of Korean presidents lies in the timeless nature of pure form. The first Presidential Archives of Korea has become a critical milestone in Korean political history through its significance of programme and timeless form.

Statement of the jury

This timeless cube (as it is called) constitutes a pure geometric form. The spectacular underlying design consists of an inner cube and a transparent glass shell, which symbolises political transparency. But the shell can also be seen as a symbol of the need to safeguard the nation’s cultural and historical heritage. This colossal structure is part of a building complex whose other elements are concealed on the complex’s grounds and from which the cube protrudes like a memorial.