SIWA Arts & Culture: DDP Architecture Tour

Coffee & Curves: A Group Tour of Zaha Hadid’s DDP with SIWA & Friends

Step into the futuristic curves of an iconic Seoul landmark! Join SIWA & Friends for a group exploration of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), the neofuturistic masterpiece designed by the legendary Zaha Hadid. We’ll kick things off with a relaxed pre-tour coffee at Wagle Wagle Cafe, where you can catch up with the group before we head over to the Museum building for our guided journey through the history and design of this ‘Silver Spaceship.’ It’s the perfect way to experience the heart of Seoul’s design scene in great company!

Event date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026

1:00 PM – Optional Pre-Tour Coffee
Location: Wagle Wagle Bake Shop (Located at DDP near Exit 14 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station). This popular bakery is known for its “Crowagle” (croissant-bagel hybrid).
Details: Join us for a casual coffee and meet the group before the tour begins.

Wagle Wagle Bake Shop. 245 Eulji-ro Jung District, exit #14. 동대문역사문화공원역 14번 출구에서 도보3분 국립중앙의료원 후문내용 더보기. 와글와글베이크샵. 서울 중구 을지로 245 1층.  Waggle Waggle Cafe Naver Map Link.

2:15 PM – Group Gathering for the Tour
Location: Tour Desk, 1st Floor of the Museum Building (M3 Gate), DDP.
Details: Please arrive by this time to check in. The official English tour starts promptly at 2:30 PM.

DDP Tour Desk. 4281 Eulji-ro, Jung District, Seoul, 1F/ 서울시 중구 을지로 281
By subway: Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station (Line 2, 4, 5) Exit 1 (note: this is not the same as Dongdaemun Station (line 1, 4). DDP Tour Desk Naver Map link

Event coordinator: Sejung Jang (sejung@siwakorea.com)

Number of participants: 15 (SIWA members and their guests)

Tour Admission: 10,000₩ paid at the tour desk

Registration ends: May 17
Email contact@siwakorea.com with questions or to update your RSVP.

Additional Information:

• Finding the Tour Desk: DDP is a large complex. Make sure to head specifically to the Museum building’s 1st floor; the tour desk is located near the M3 entrance.
• Punctuality: DDP tours depart exactly on time. Late arrivals may have their reservations automatically canceled.

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