Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Park, Neo-futuristic architectural complex in Dongdaemun district, South Korea.
Description
Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Park is a curved metal building in Dongdaemun district, Seoul, South Korea. The facade consists of thousands of aluminum panels stretched over a walkable rooftop terrace and multiple exhibition rooms inside.
History
The building replaced the old Dongdaemun Stadium from 2014 and integrated archaeological finds from the ancient Seoul fortress into its cultural park. It was designed by architect Zaha Hadid and stands as the first public building in Korea realized entirely with digital construction methods.
Culture
The hall lights up each evening from the outside, drawing locals who walk along the curved pathways, take selfies, or sit on the park steps. The interior serves as a meeting point for design students and as exhibition space where Korean and international works appear side by side.
Practical
You reach the site directly through Dongdaemun History & Culture Park subway station on lines 2, 4, and 5, which runs beneath the building. Access is barrier-free and opening hours vary by event, so checking ahead is worthwhile.
Did you know?
The roof can be walked on and offers a raised walkway over the entire length of the building, from which you overlook the surrounding district. At night the facade transforms through changing light projections into a kind of media screen.
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Zaha Hadid designed buildings with curved forms and futuristic aesthetics that stand apart from conventional structures. Her work appears worldwide, from Baku to Miami, and includes cultural centers, transport hubs, and corporate headquarters. The buildings use concrete, glass, and metal to...
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