National Asia Culture Center

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The space hidden underground seems to catch its breath as it listens to the greenery above. 'Forest of Light,' designed by architect Kyu Sung Woo, takes a form that flows like tree trunks, drawing visitors inward. Light descends slowly from the ceiling, flowing along the walls and floor, and within that flow of light the many cultures of Asia quietly unfold. Sounds of music and theater blending tradition and modernity seep through the building's crevices, carrying a voice that remains alive even as time passes. This is no mere exhibition space, but a space where culture flows as if in nature.