Still about my journey in Seoul last
year. Yes, It is 2017 right now baby! HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS! And this will be my
first post on 2017. I will share about Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Dongdaemun
Design Plaza or DDP is a landmark or complex with intercultural concept that you
have to visit while in Seoul, South Korea. This building has a very cool architecture
style so it attracts a lot of tourists’ attention. Dongdaemun Design Plaza was
designed by an Iraqi British designer named Zaha Hadid and officially opened
since March 21st, 2014.
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| Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul |
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| Zaha Hadid, portrait by Simone Cecchetti || Source : wikipedia.com |
From its name, you can guess where
it is located right? YUP, Dongdaemun Design Plaza is located in the centre of
Dongdaemun area. This area is very popular as a shopping spree location. There
are so many shopping building around it like Migliore. I wrote about shopping
places in Seoul before, you can check it here. To visit Dongdaemun Design Plaza
is very easy because this building is directly connected with Dongdaemun
History and Cultural Park Station.
This urban landmark has a cool
cutting-edge architectural style. Dongdaemun Design Plaza has so many
attraction points such as exhibition hall, museum, and design shop, Oullim
Square and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Usually, cultural exhibition
from domestic or international is held here such as Seoul Fashion Week. You can
also find many exhibitions from international company. Dongdaemun History and
Culture Park, an eco-friendly park that famous for its LED flowers.
The exhibitions that held in
Dongdaemun Design Plaza usually charged an admission fee. Its price vary
depends on what kind of exhibitions. You can check the details on DDP official
website, here. However, if you just want to walk around and taking photos outside
the building area, it is FREE. Dongdaemun Design Plaza has an operational time
from Tuesday – Sunday, 10.00 – 19.00. On Wednesday and Friday, DDP extends its
closing time to 21.00.
As I said before, you can visit any
cultural exhibitions that are being held in Dongdaemun Design Plaza. For those
who interested in design world, DDP has some museums with different concept or
theme like cutting-edge style design, fashion trends, and traditional Korean
culture and design. There is also a museum that combined with café and gallery
so you could admire a creative side of Korean designers.
And for those who love photography,
you can also have a photo hunting day here in DDP. Dongdaemun Design Plaza
integrates a traditional and futuristic concept with its cutting-edge style. It
will be fascinating to be captured. There are so many unique spots in DDP
buildings. Nowadays, who doesn’t use social media? DDP has many “instagramable”
spots too. When the night comes, you can go to Dongdaemun History and Culture
Park to see how cool their famous LED flowers. Make sure to take a photo there.
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| LED Flowers |
When I went to DDP, my first
impression was WOW. It was really cool to be there, as I only looked DDP in
photos all this time. I immediately searched a cool spots around the building
area to take photos. After took some nice photos, I went to DDP’s design store.
They sell many unique things; I always love this kind of store although at the
end I’m not buying anything. You know that kind of designer’s product is a little
pricey. So, if you want to see some traditional and futuristic concept fusion,
Dongdaemun Design Plaza is a must visit!
Address
281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu,
Seoul
How to go
By Subway
Nearest Subway : Dongdaemun History
& Culture Park Station, Exit 1.
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