DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza)
A design platform where everyone can “dream, design, and play.”
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Mission and Action Plan
Five Conditions to Achieve the DDP’s Vision
DDP Attractions
★First encounter with the DDP:
A space just outside the subway station with mystical and majestic sound. Once you emerge from Exit 1 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Subway Line 2 or 4), you enter one of the DDP’s outside spaces, which presents visitors with a mystical and majestic sound.
| Classification | Creative Resources |
|---|---|
| Title | First encounter with the DDP:A space just outside the subway station with mystical and majestic sound |
| Description | The DDP entryway connects visitors to a mysterious world through sound and media – Exit 1, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park |
| Criteria | Auditory effect, practical value, accessibility |
| Type | Design Resource |
| Location | Exit 1, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park |
| Time | Weekdays, evening |
★Citizen participation: A place for design promotion, a place to enjoy performances and relax
The DDP has many large spaces that citizens may use freely. Through these spaces, which promote natural and free-flowing communication, networks are created that connect the DDP with the local community. The spaces of the DDP have the potential to become meeting places for “real” in-depth communication.
| Classification | Creative Resources |
|---|---|
| Title | Citizen participation: A place for design promotion |
| Description | Provides a venue for artist street performances, and may also be used as a meeting place for free and open communication |
| Criteria | Auditory effect, practical value, accessibility |
| Type | Design Resource |
| Location | Eight Junction – a place of integration and harmony, Oullim Square – a DDP meeting place, Grass Hill – a place for concerts and performances, Grass Square |
| Time | Weekdays, evening |
★ A spiral-shaped staircase that extends from the second basement level to the fourth floor, the Staircase, together with the Design Pathway, serves as an incredibly beautiful exhibition space.
| Classification | Spatial Resources |
|---|---|
| Title | Staircase (B2-4F) |
| Description | A representative DDP feature with a uniquely curved structure on each floor |
| Criteria | Visual effect, practical value |
| Type | Spatial resource |
| Location | Art Hall |
| Time | Weekdays |
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Art Hall
Overview of Art Hall 1
More photo & other info on http://www.ddp.or.kr/DI010031/getInitPage.do?MENULEVEL=10_4_1
· Area: 2,992㎡ (906 pyeong)
· Uses: Multipurpose venue for product launching shows and events, conference hall
Overview of Art Hall 2
· Area: 1,547m2 (468 pyeong)
· Uses: Multipurpose venue for shows and events, conference hall
Design Exhibition Hall
Overview
· Area: 1,216m2 (368 pyeong)
· Uses: Art fairs and exhibitions
Oullim Square
Overview
Phone: 02-2153-0065
Email: ddprent@seouldesign.or.kr
How to go:
Subway:
For the second floor basement entrance to Oullim Square, the Design Market, the Design Lab, and the Museum
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station (Lines 2, 4, and 5) Exit 1
- For entrance to the first floor of the Design Lab and the Dongdaemun History and Culture Park (near Gallery and basement parking lot)
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station (Lines 2, 4, and 5) Exit 2
Buses:
Other ways >> DDP Access <<
PR Team Contacts:
Tel: 02-2153-0408 General questions about the DDP
Tel: 02-2153-0410 DDP tour
※ Services are available in Korean and English only.
Source: www.ddp.or.kr
See our previous blog about DDP at Lets Visit Dongdaemun DDP!
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