The ARC — Attraction in Daegu

The architecture of the River Culture Pavilion ( ARC ) is an powerful formal statement that combines nature, technology and space. The bold curved form of the ARC is perched on a peninsula that juts into the river and surrounded by an awe inspiring natural environment. The building is a strong focal point set against a stunning panoramic landscape. The architecture is comprised of a vessel shaped form that is clad in silver fritted ETFE pillows that through a play of transparency and geometry creates an ephemeral effect.

This atmospheric quality of the building enclosure is heightened by light reflections from shallow pool of water that surrounds the base. While the visible portion of the building sits atop an artificially formed landscape, the exhibition gallery concealed below is the space through which the visitors enter. While the exterior of the ETFE clad structure captures the quality of the changing light with the open sky and river landscape as backdrop, the darkened and hermetic interior of the main structure houses an immersive multimedia environment illuminated only by projections of the abstracted and re-conceptualized qualities of the surrounding site. The architecture enables the visitor's experience to be an alternating play between a 'real' experience of the water, sky and landscape that surrounds the building, and a virtual experience as presented through multimedia. This experience culminates on the roof where a large reflecting pond reflects the sky and an observation terrace enables the visitor to overlook the site and its natural surroundings from yet another...

The ARC — Where Steel Meets Stillness

Hey, let me whisper something most folks overlook—a quiet little spot where the breeze knows your name. It’s called The ARC. The kind of place you wander into after dinner with family, where the evening air feels like a gentle pat on the back.

On weekends, especially Sundays, you’ll see cyclists drifting by like scenes in a slow-motion reel. Parking? Free. No meter, no app. Just space. That alone feels rare these days.

That silver skin catches light in all the right ways, like it belongs on the cover of a design magazine. But step inside, and… well, things change. Cheap lighting. Materials that look tired even though they’re not that old. I expected something with the grace of a gallery, or the hush of a sanctuary. Instead, it felt like a half-finished thought.

Still, not all is lost. On the first floor, you’ll find restrooms. Head up to the third, and there’s a café waiting to give your feet a break and your eyes a view. And what a view it is—lush green grass, the slow curve of the river, blue skies meeting still water. It’s not showy. It just is.

So no, it’s not perfect. But it doesn’t have to be. Some places shine in silence—and The ARC, for all its quirks, knows how to...

Last week I went to visit this place. I was amazed by the design of the building, which is amazing. Surrounded by a river, it boasts the harmony between the river and the building. I did a short tour inside the building and it shows an exhibitions about the arts. Don’t worry about the Korean language, because there is a brochure that can guide you to do a tour inside the building. On the top of the building, there is a cafe that you can enjoy some deserts and coffees. Also on the terrace, you can relax while enjoying the beautiful view surrounding. There are many people doing exercises around the building. It’s a nice place to enjoy sunset in the afternoon. The park in front of the building is so green and fresh. It is a must visit place...