DDP Architecture Tour
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281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul (Euljiro 7-ga)
Festival Highlights
- Designed by Zaha Hadid
- Free program
- Accompanied by a guide
The 'DDP Architecture Tour' is conducted at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), focusing on spaces where people dream, design, and play. It is a free program where visitors explore the history and significance of the Dongdaemun area, where DDP is located, with a guide, focusing on the architecture designed by Zaha Hadid.
The tour operates regularly from Tuesday to Sunday and is closed every Monday, New Year's Day, Lunar New Year's Day, and Chuseok Day. Operating hours are: 1st session 10:30 (Korean), 2nd session 13:30 (English), 3rd session 15:30 (Korean). The tour duration is approximately 60 minutes.
The tour location is Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), starting at the DDP Museum 1F Tour Desk.
The DDP Architecture Tour is a free program. Participants must be 13 years old (middle school student) or older; for those under 13, guardian accompaniment is required. Participation methods include online reservation and on-site registration. Online reservations can be made through the DDP website (https://ddp.or.kr/?menuno=797), and on-site registration is available for remaining seats starting 10 minutes before the tour.
The DDP Architecture Tour is conducted based on a regular 60-minute course. It starts at the Tour Desk, introducing the history of the DDP site and architect Zaha Hadid, then proceeds through Oullim Plaza, Palgeori, Igan-sumun Water Gate, Hanyangdoseong Fortress Wall/Lighting Tower, Exterior Panels, Grass Hill, Design Lab, Sculptural Stairs, Design Dulle-gil, Mirae-ro, and finally returns to the Tour Desk.
The "DDP Architecture Tour" is conducted at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), focusing on spaces where people dream, design, and play. It is a free program where visitors explore the history and significance of the Dongdaemun area, where DDP is located, with a guide, focusing on the architecture designed by Zaha Hadid. The tour operates regularly from Tuesday to Sunday and is closed every Monday, New Year's Day, Lunar New Year's Day, and Chuseok Day. Operating hours are: 1st session 10:30 (Korean), 2nd session 13:30 (English), 3rd session 15:30 (Korean). The tour location is the DDP Museum 1F Tour Desk, and the duration is approximately 60 minutes. Participants must be 13 years old (middle school student) or older; for those under 13, guardian accompaniment is required. Participation methods include online reservation and on-site registration. Online reservations can be made through the DDP website (https://ddp.or.kr/?menuno=797), and on-site registration is available for remaining seats starting 10 minutes before the tour.
▼ DDP Architecture Tour Route (Based on regular 60-minute course) 1. Tour Desk: Introduces the history of the DDP site and architect Zaha Hadid. 2. Oullim Plaza: Explains the historical background, including the exhibition of relics, and the unique floating architectural structure and space frame structure. 3. Palgeori: Explains the connection between Dongdaemun and surrounding areas, and the utilization of space. 4. Igan-sumun Water Gate: Explains the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon water gate during the Joseon Dynasty. 5. Hanyangdoseong Fortress Wall/Lighting Tower: Explains the history and role of the fortress wall, and the historical lighting tower and memorial hall of Dongdaemun Stadium. 6. Exterior Panels: Explains the aluminum panels on the DDP exterior and their manufacturing process. 7. Grass Hill: Explains succulents and eco-friendly elements. 8. Design Lab: Explains the children's space design playground and internal structure. 9. Sculptural Stairs: Explains the design and technology of the spiral sculptural staircase. 10. Design Dulle-gil: Explains the structure and utilization of the Dulle-gil (circular path). 11. Mirae-ro: Explains that it is a bridge connecting the past and the present. 12. Tour Desk: Tour concludes and guidance is provided.
▼ DDP Architecture Tour Route (Based on regular 60-minute course) 1. Tour Desk: Introduces the history of the DDP site and architect Zaha Hadid. 2. Oullim Plaza: Explains the historical background, including the exhibition of relics, and the unique floating architectural structure and space frame structure. 3. Palgeori: Explains the connection between Dongdaemun and surrounding areas, and the utilization of space. 4. Igan-sumun Water Gate: Explains the restoration of the Cheonggyecheon water gate during the Joseon Dynasty. 5. Hanyangdoseong Fortress Wall/Lighting Tower: Explains the history and role of the fortress wall, and the historical lighting tower and memorial hall of Dongdaemun Stadium. 6. Exterior Panels: Explains the aluminum panels on the DDP exterior and their manufacturing process. 7. Grass Hill: Explains succulents and eco-friendly elements. 8. Design Lab: Explains the children's space design playground and internal structure. 9. Sculptural Stairs: Explains the design and technology of the spiral sculptural staircase. 10. Design Dulle-gil: Explains the structure and utilization of the Dulle-gil (circular path). 11. Mirae-ro: Explains that it is a bridge connecting the past and the present. 12. Tour Desk: Tour concludes and guidance is provided.
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