Advanced Technology Division / KIRA

Mr. Sohn has wide and diverse experiences through design, marketing and strategic planning. He graduated Yonsei University Graduate school of Architecture in 1989 with Master degree. In 1990, he started his professional career as a construction engineer. After 2 years, He joined SAMOO Architects & Engineers and has accumulated a lot of project experiences including Offices, R&D facilities, Training centers and Manufacturing facilities for over 20 years. Besides design works, he worked as a manager of International Business, Marketing & Consulting and promoted to Principal in 2010. Now he is working as head of Advanced Tehnology Division. Also, Mr. sohn is a member of Korean Institute of Architects and Gang-Dong Gu provincial architecture committee.

Architectural Design Division / KIRA

Mr. Seung-ho Yu is the design principle of SAMOO who is consistently applying his interest of environmental design theories in the public areas, which he started to take interest while studying at the Graduate School of Architecture at Korea University. His accumulated design experiences with cultural facilities promises successful execution of all projects including sustainable hi-tech facilities exemplified by the success of Opera House, National Science Museum, and the National Ecological Institute. And his passion for design can be easily recognizable in many of the design competition projects that he has been involved with. As a designer who pursues perfection, he takes great importance to three core values. Firstly a symbolic design which is not too excessive, secondly the efficient function of the building throughout its life-cycle, and lastly the economic feasibility of the project for the clients.

Interior Design

Ji-taek Shim pursued both bachelors and masters degrees at Hongik University's School of Architecture. After building a strong foundation, he became a designer at SAMOO A&E. His works range from cultural spaces, offices, to high-end residences. He frequently works with installation artists and "Korean traditional architecture" professionals. He collaborated with world renown architects, Jean Nouvel and Rem Koolhaas, on Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art. When designing, he consults with clients to translate their identities into an architectural language. With a passion for design exploration, he played a critical role in the planning of Samoo Design Workshop and several in-house educational courses in technological tools. He was also a chief designer in placing runner-up of the Bering Strait Project sponsored by Union Internationale des Architectes.

Studio 2 / KIRA

Mr. Kim studied architecture in Kookmin Univ, and under prof. Kim Swoo Geun, who was a prominent architect and patron of artists who had considerable influence on his design philosophy emphasizing the transculturation. In this light, he always tries to understand the relationship between his design and the environment where the building sits within by communicating clients and his design team. After graduating Graduate School of Hanyang Univ, Mr. Kim joined Samoo Architects & Engineers in 1991 participating in numerous representative projects. By designing Seoul Museum of Art, MOCA in Deoksugung Palace, and Asian Cultural Complex, Mr. Kim tried to regenerate urban space with the preserved historical values in urban context. Kumho Asiana Main Tower, Kyobo Life Insurance Headquarter remodeling and Hana Bank Headquarter project are the results of his design team’s efforts to realize the client's identity in the urban context while providing decent public space.

Incheon International Ariport Terminal 2

Jong Hee Shin graduated from Korea University's Department of Architecture and joined SAMOO in 1988. Having been involved in a variety of projects including offices, auto-industry facilities, mixed-use residential and cultural facilities, Mr Shin also concentrated his efforts in turn-key & design competition projects in Samoo's Strategic Design Team. With over 24 years of experiences in major projects including Samsung Insurance Building, Samsung-Renault Busan Factory, Tower Palace-II, National Science Museum, Seoul City Hall, Sung-Nam City Hall, Taekwondo Park, and Korea Coast Guard Academy, he is now in charge of Samoo's Incheon International Ariport Terminal 2.

Studio 1

Kim Byungsung, Senior Principal of SAMOO Architects and Engineers, is in charge of Residential Design Studio. He studied architecture at Hanyang University in Korea. He experienced construction field, going through the Air force Officer in Facility. Since he joined SAMOO in 1991, he had conducted various and remarkable residential projects design such like the Seocho Garden Suite near the Gangnam Station; Time-bridge at Bundang in suburb of Seoul; and D-cube City, a complex of residential towers, hotel ,office, retail and culture center, at the Shindolim Station, a south-west center of Seoul. Mr. Kim had also conducted a large scale residential redevelopment projects including Chamsil-3 block of about 4000 units and Kangdong city-run block of about 5000 units. Mr. Kim is served as an expert of urban regeneration, complex building design and furthermore is extending his concerns and performances to the masterplan and high-rise building design, adding to his experiences the masterplan of the Samsung Industrial complex at Tangjeong and participating in the research project of high rise building by the Government.

Project Administration

Ki Man Kim leads the Project Administration Team at Samoo Architects & Engineers and is responsible for business management, risk management, project resource & outsourcing managements. After joining Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group in 1989, Mr. Kim has over 25 years of on-site experience regarding construction and project managements. From 2001, Mr. Kim has lead many construction projects including the Kim Koo Museum & Library, High-tech R&D Center, and Sustainable Training Institutes. For the recent 3 years, Mr. Kim contributed his experience and expertise in leading business & risk managements of domestic construction site at the headquarters of Samsung C&T. With these proven expertise, Mr. Kim will continue his role in transforming Samoo into a truly global company with sustainable growth plans.

Administration Division

Sang Gyoo Lee is chief of Administration Division and is responsible for strategic planning, human resources, and finance of SAMOO Architects & Engineers. With many years of practice regarding business management and finance, Mr Lee has extensive knowledge and experience in project investments and risk management. Recently, he is focused on global design-build (EPC) project operation and management. Mr Lee's valuable specialty will enable SAMOO to combine design and engineering capabilities to become a Global Top Tier Company through the establishment of long-term strategies, solid financial structure, and advanced risk management systems.

Advenced Technology Department 1

Chan-Hun Jung, Senior Principal, is an expert and specialist for designing high-tech research and FAB facilities. While attending School of Architecture at Hanyang University, Mr. Jung enhanced his design capability through Korean Institute of Architects Convention and Exhibition as well as various other exhibitions. After graduation, Mr. Jung gained extensive and detailed hands-on experience in construction and building process. With these strong basis combined with more than 25 years experience at Samoo, his prominent design and creativity brought many high-tech projects that are not only highly functional but also ideally optimized. Mr. Jung continues to improve the competitiveness in designing high-tech projects by applying his extensive knowledges from various international projects in USA and China.

Marketing

Mr. Yun pursued both bachelors (1994) and masters (1996) degrees at Korea University's School of Architecture. Over 20 years working in SAMOO, he has wide and diverse experiences through public (National Tax Service Building, Yeosu Expo T/K) to private projects (Glass Tower, Centreville Asterium Seoul). Also he is specialize at urban redevelopment project that revitalize old commercial district and successfully carried out Gwanghwamun D-Tower project. With his extensive knowledge and ethical integrity, he is now in charge of Samoo's marketing team.

Advanced Technology Consulting

Seung Hwan Lee is the industrial plant design specialist. Since he joined Samsung Group in 1994, he had involved many oversea manufacturing projects that locate in America and Europe. After he joined SAMOO in 2004, he leads mechanical design for Advanced technology FAB facilities such as semi-conductor, display and carried out multi complex project management based on his ripe experience. Now he is working as head of Advanced Technology Consulting team.

Advenced Technology Department 2

Eui Suk Lee received bachelor of Architecture from Inha University. After he joined SAMOO, Mr. Lee has over 20 years of design experience regarding the industrial plant field. With his extensive knowledge and experience Mr. Lee provides optimized total solutions for all the industrial facilities such as FAB, Utilities, substation, lab, and logistic bldg.
Featured Works / Samsung Electronics Giheung Campus 14L, 15L, 16L, Samsung China Semiconductor Xian Project, Samsung Electronics Giheung Campus LSI Research Center, Samsung Techwin Pangyo R&D Center, KAI A-350 WING RIB Project, Exxon Mobile BSF Project, Shinsung Solar Energy 2L.