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Translucent Centre Pompidou Hanwha set to open in Seoul

dezeen.com·May 21, 2026

The Centre Pompidou Hanwha, designed by Wilmotte & Associés, will open in Seoul on June 4, featuring two large galleries, a café, and an auditorium. Its inaugural exhibition, "The Cubists: Inventing Modern Vision," aims to establish the museum as a cultural landmark in Korea.

The Centre Pompidou Hanwha in Seoul, designed by Wilmotte & Associés, showcases a blend of traditional Korean elements with modern design, employing translucent panels to mimic traditional Korean tiles. This approach not only enhances the building's aesthetic by allowing natural light to illuminate the interior during the day but also transforms it into a striking "box of light" at night. For a professional in design, this illustrates the potential of integrating cultural elements with innovative architectural solutions to create iconic and functional urban landmarks.

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