Eclectic, industrial Seongsu
If you carefully explore the area between Seongsu Station and Ttukseom Station, you might discover your new favorite hang out spot when you least expect to.
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Ever wanted to have a photo you took with your DSLR printed in professional quality, perfectly framed and hung on that empty wall of yours? Hidden in the factory district of Seongsu-dong, Lamina (from the word laminate) is best described as a private printing and framing workshop, and is actually providing services to many local photographers. Opening the large iron doors, you will be mesmerized by the sound and smell of a woodshop. It is recommended you take a quick walk to see the inner workings before heading up to the showroom on the third floor. The company first ventured out with their frameless picture frames which have now become their specialty. Customers can bring in their digital files, choose from a variety of paper and high-grade acrylic (both from domestic and foreign manufacturers) all available in the showroom, and have their frameless frame created in whichever size they desire. As Lamina mainly caters to large brands and photographers, they won’t be providing any photo editing services, so make sure you bring in the perfect shot. The showroom is also a space to purchase pre ‘frameless’ framed pictures with friendly prices starting from 50,000 won. Although this part of the company is different (named Arty Goodthing), they work under the same roof and is operated by the same director. As the director has worked with respected Korean photographers (including Kim Jung-man, An Woong-chul and fashion photographer Park Kyung-il among others), it will be a chance
SALONDEJU, launched in 2014, is a shoe brand for women led by designer Ahn Seong-ju. They sell their products online as well, but this showroom is the only place where you can actually try on their footwear. They are famous for reinterpreting classic styles in modern ways, such as red or teal shoes that are designed in a simple and feminine manner. As the products are made to order, it takes about two weeks for them to be ready.
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