Gwacheon National Science Museum In the design of Gwacheon National Science Museum, the design team was inspired by the theme ‘touch the universe’. The spirit of endless challenge and exploration is symbolically realized, while the moment of a high-tech aircraft flying up to the universe is expressed into the vision.

Space Information

49,582Square meters
floor areas
+3 / -1Three stories and
one basement level
2009Project
Completion

The science museum daringly expresses a dynamic image of scientific development by combining the facade learnt forward with the streamlined building. The astronomical observatory symbolizing eyes of the science museum is placed at the center of the building to create a symbolic axis. Instead of artificial north-south orientation, the building is laid out conforming to the site in harmony with the surrounding mountains and urban environments. Active and energetic science plaza is followed after a simple and compact entrance route, and outdoor exhibition spaces surrounded by the buildings and hills ease connections between other facilities.

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Gwacheon National Science Museum

Location Gwacheon, Korea
Program Cultural
Area 49,582m²
Floors 3 Stories and 1 Basements
Year 2009
Collaboration Space Group Co.,Ltd., Terry Farrell & Partners Ltd.
Awards Winner, Design Competition, 2004
Bronze Medal, Gyeonggi-do Architectural Culture Award, 2009