Inside Spotify House Seoul — 3 floors built around the listener
A vending machine is stocked with snacks the performers picked themselves. A telephone receiver that plays back a message recorded by whichever artist's number you dial. A Jenga set that assembles a playlist as it comes apart. Spotify has crammed all of this into a three-story building in Seongsu-dong in Seongdong District, one of Seoul's most bustling, trendiest neighborhoods. Spotify House…
Spotify House Seoul, the streaming platform's largest Seoul edition to date, has just opened in Seongsu-dong, a bustling and trendy district of Seoul. The three-story building, constructed over Anderson C, offers six themed zones spread across its three floors. Live performances are scheduled for the first three nights, with concerts replacing the shows on the final day.
The building is designed to mimic the app experience, with each room representing a function that users can access through the Spotify app. For instance, the Mixes room allows visitors to listen to curated playlists, while the Blend room offers personalized recommendations. The Jam room is where users can join live performances, and the daylist room displays the day's top tracks.
A telephone receiver, when dialed, plays a message recorded by the artist associated with the number. A Jenga set, when taken apart, assembles a unique playlist. The Spotify Code, a scannable barcode, links nearly every stop back to the app, creating a seamless integration between the physical space and the digital platform.
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