Over 100 days at APCC's New Building on South Tacoma Way

The countdown to Asia Pacific Cultural Center's new state-of-the-art building is well underway, and we’re thrilled to share the progress with you. Thanks to the incredible dedication and efficiency of Korsmo Construction, things are moving at lightning speed!

From the groundbreaking ceremony on Day 1 to the remarkable developments captured on Day 113, every milestone brings us closer to APCC's vision. The foundations are solidly in place, walls are framed, and various stages of construction are progressing seamlessly. The energy and precision on-site are nothing short of inspiring.

We’re proud to announce that our timeline for completion in 2025 remains firmly on track. This building represents not just a physical space but the future of APCC—a space designed to empower growth, innovation, and community.

Stay tuned as we continue to document this exciting journey. Thank you for being part of this monumental chapter in APC’s history!

From APCC:

“This blessing of a building for APCC is made possible through a great partnership with the Metro Parks Tacoma, and contributions from Foundations, Government, Corporations and the Community,” APCC Executive Director Faaluaina Pritchard exclaimed when announcing the groundbreaking during the center’s annual Luau last Saturday. “Thanks to the generous gifts from so many supporters we will be able to continue sharing the traditions and heritage of 47 nations within our community.”

This is a much-anticipated moment in APCC’s 27 years of service to the community. After 27 years of renting and leasing various building spaces, APCC has outgrown their current center. They are thrilled that they will soon have a new, multi-use cultural center — designed and built specifically to better meet programming needs and provide space to embrace more members of the community.

The new 18,500 square-foot, 2-story building has an impressive floor plan that includes more classrooms, offices, a commercial kitchen, a library, the Hall of Nations, an art gallery, and a large-capacity performing arts center for cultural celebrations and large festivals and events. It will have all the beautiful Asian and Pacific Islander elements and influences represented throughout this space for the community to be proud of and to feel welcomed to gather and meet. APCC will be able to expand their culture and arts programming for the community such as and Asia Pacific Culinary School and Entrepreneurship Program. Based in Tacoma, Washington, APCC serves a statewide audience through an array of programs, events, and services.

For more details, please visit https://www.asiapacificculturalcenter.org/newbuilding

APCC is a cultural destination, a center for cultural exchange, providing programs and services that promote greater awareness, understanding, equity, safety and wellness, and inclusion of the Asian and Pacific Islander people. They are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that represents, teaches about, and showcases 47 countries and cultures with the mission to “bridge communities and generations through arts, culture, education, and business”.