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SEOUL ROBOT AI MUSEUM

Special Recognition in Architectural design

The Seoul Robot & AI Museum (RAIM), international competition winning project in 2019 designed by MAA- Melike Altınışık Architects, is conceived as a cultural landmark and catalyst for the 4th Industrial Revolution. MAA envisioned RAIM not as a conventional museum, but as a living architectural organism—an immersive environment where design, technology, and human experience converge. Its spherical, non-directional form and fluid surfaces symbolize the evolving, adaptive nature of robotics and AI, while the building’s construction and spatial organization embody the very innovations it showcases. The project was realized in collaboration between MAA and WITHWORKS Architects & Engineers from 2019 to 2024, exemplifies cutting-edge architectural and construction methodologies. RAIM: A Landmark of the Future RAIM is more than a museum; it is a symbol of the future of architecture, science, and technology in Korea. It stands as a testament to the fusion of advanced architectural practices and cutting-edge technology, marking a new era in museum design and cultural engagement. Through its smart design and construction, RAIM not only showcases the future but actively participates in its creation, making it a pivotal institution in the ongoing evolution of architecture, science, and technology.

Participant category: Small company (< 10 employees)

Company name: MAA-MELIKE ALTINISIK ARCHITECTS

Country: Türkiye

Location: SEOUL / SOUTH KOREA

Client: SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT

Team: MAA-MELIKE ALTINISIK ARCHITECTS + WITHWORKS Architects & Engineers

Edition: 2026

Project status: Realised

Website: www.melikealtinisik.com

Photo credits: © Namsun Lee
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Photo credits: © Namsun Lee
Photo credits: © Namsun Lee