Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Park, Neo-futuristic architectural complex in Dongdaemun district, South Korea.
The curved metallic structure features 45,000 aluminum panels forming an elongated shape with a walkable roof park and multiple exhibition spaces inside.
The building replaced the Dongdaemun Stadium in 2014, incorporating archaeological findings from the ancient Seoul fortress into its cultural park design.
The plaza functions as Seoul's primary design hub, hosting fashion shows, art exhibitions, and technology events throughout its eight interconnected levels.
Visitors can access the venue directly through Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station on subway lines 2, 4, and 5.
The structure incorporates digital construction methods with three-dimensional modeling, making it the first Korean public building using this technology.
Location: Seoul
Inception: November 2011
Architects: Zaha Hadid
Architectural style: neo-futurism
Part of: Dongdaemun History & Culture Park
Website: http://ddp.or.kr
GPS coordinates: 37.56690,127.00940
Latest update: November 28, 2025 11:48
Dame Zaha Hadid created buildings with curved forms and futuristic design. The structures include cultural centers, transport hubs, and corporate headquarters. From Baku to Miami, her concrete, glass, and metal constructions set new standards in modern architecture.
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