The Pulitzer Prize is a prestigious award presented to individuals who have made outstanding achievements in the fields of journalism, literature, and music. Established in 1917, it continues to this day, with winners announced every spring. The awarded works reflect the social and political climate of their respective eras, especially in the photography category, where emotions and atmosphere are captured.

This exhibition explores the meaning of "continuity" from various perspectives, embedding the historical and social significance of the Pulitzer Prize into the spatial design.

First, it highlights the Pulitzer Prize’s history, which has endured from 1917 to the present.

Second, the events captured in photographs are not just remnants of the past but continue to resonate in the present and influence the future. Every day, we witness history unfold, and photographers document these moments. Photography serves as a mirror reflecting history, allowing us to look back on ourselves within the cycle of recurring and ongoing events.

Third, the concept of "sustainability" is expanded through the use of eco-friendly materials, emphasizing the importance of a sustainable future.

Wood was chosen as the primary material for the exhibition space, symbolizing the passage of time. The natural grain of the wood was left exposed, revealing traces of time. Additionally, a horizontally elongated band structure was designed to allow visitors to visually experience the flow of time as they engage with the works. Beneath these banded walls, the feet of other visitors are visible as they walk beyond the structure—walking, in this context, represents time and history. Rusted steel plates were used to mark different years, further reinforcing the concept of time’s passage.

The Pulitzer Prize photography exhibition space was also designed with climate crisis awareness in mind. Recycled plywood from dismantled buildings was used in the entrance and exit areas to create a natural and healthy environment. These repurposed materials carry layers of history, visually representing the accumulation of time. Additionally, steel pipes, another repurposed material, will be reused after the exhibition concludes.

Exhibition design often involves significant material use and waste generation once an exhibition ends. As spatial designers, practicing sustainability feels like an ongoing challenge. Nevertheless, we minimized waste while achieving a high level of creativity and functionality. The banded walls, for instance, were constructed without additional finishing, cutting, or modifications. By maintaining the materials in their original form and size, these walls can be disassembled and repurposed after the exhibition, offering another approach to sustainability. Reducing materials, time, and energy in every stage of production is an act of environmental responsibility and a key motivation for sustainable design.