
Greetings, earthlings —
Known for her futuristic, spaceship-like work, "starchitect" Zaha Hadid is behind the design of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul's newest landmark.

Night attraction —
The new cultural center will host events throughout the year and remain open 24 hours to accommodate nighttime tourists. The Dongdaemun district is famous for late-night shopping.

Mammoth undertaking —
The Dongdaemun Design Plaza cost $451 million and took five years to complete.

Space and design —
Covering 85,000 square meters, the building includes a design museum, library and educational facilities.

Seoul Fashion Week —
The plaza's first major event is Seoul Fashion Week, which will run until March 26.

Exhibition halls —
Admission is free during March.

Future events —
Upcoming shows include a Chanel fashion show in fall 2014 and a motor show later in the year.

Variety of concerts, conventions, shows —
DDP aims to be a cultural hub.


