National Polar Research Institute

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Back when Antarctic explorers first set foot on the cold, glittering ice, this building was a base on land that recorded and supported their arduous journeys. Now it has become a space filled with photographs bearing the traces of the ice, and genetic samples of creatures that survived Antarctica's extreme environment. The faint light seeping in through the windows creates a subtle chill, as if the aurora were glittering over snow. The ice core samples arranged along the walls hold the Earth's oldest memories, and even amid their scientific precision, a mysterious atmosphere seeps through. Visitors get the feeling of joining not merely an exhibition, but a journey of exploration and science that began in Earth's polar regions. This building is a space that commemorates the spirit of past exploration and offers clues for future exploration of the Earth.