Audeum in Seoul
Kengo Kuma- Typologies Culture / Leisure Museum
- Material Aluminum
- Date 2023
- City Seoul
- Country South Korea
- Photographer Namsun Lee Lee Yongbaek Taiki Fukao
The Audeum (Audio Museum) is located in Seoul’s Gangnam district. The exterior skin presents hanging aluminum louvers that overlap vertically to create a play of changing shadows. The random and sculptural cascade arrangement makes it possible to emphasize variations in light, incorporating the urban environment and nature into the architecture.
There is a gradual transition from the metallic exterior to the interior with its wood drape finish, which emphasizes the material’s smooth surface and natural look while optimizing acoustics. The Audeum is a space that, by combining visual elements with fragrances, among other features, gives visitors sensory experiences as they explore the displays of sound-reproduction equipment with all five senses.