Dongdaemun Design Plaza | Seoul, South Korea

A unique perspective in architecture unlike any I've ever seen. The Dongdaemun Design Plaza, or DDP, was designed by architect Zaha Hadid. It's been described as futuristic in nature and features five separate halls: the Art Hall, Museum, Design Lab, Design Market, and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Attached is the Dongdaemun History and Culture Park subway station, so there is easy access to the subway. Getting here should not be a problem.

We visited DDP in the late afternoon and walked around inside the Design Lab and Design Market. Inside you'll find many different creations to look at and have the opportunity to purchase. If you're looking for a unique one-of-a-kind gift, this is the place to come. 

There are also exhibitions to see. Visit their website listed in The Details below for more info! English is available on the site. Click on the top right drop down menu to select your language.

The sculptures around the park are very neat to look at. This would be a great place to wander around with several cool photo opportunities. This sculpture was the most intriguing to me. Hanging on the "trees" are used makeup and body product containers. I thought it was pretty interesting and it certainly makes you stop to think about where all of your used bottles and containers go.

DDP neighbors several huge shopping centers. There certainly isn't a lack of things to do in this area. And if you get bored, simply hop on the subway.

On the left you'll see the Museum entrance, on the right is the Design Lab.

On our second visit here, we explored the back side of the park. I didn't bring my camera, but there are other things to see besides sculptures of the human form. I promise! Haha!

As a photographer, of course I had to stop for a shot with the camera snapped trailer! I wonder what it's used for?

Just in case you'd like to check it out, here are...

The Details

• What: Dongdaemun Design Plaza

• When: Daily 9AM-7PM

• Where: 04566  281 Euljiro, Jung-gu, Seoul (Euljiro 7-ga)
• Contact: +82-2-2153-0000

• Website: http://www.ddp.or.kr/main

• Cost: varies according to exhibition