Architectural Design Unit

SangHwi Kang earned his master’s degree from Yonsei University Graduate School in 1994 and joined SAMOO,
where he has been involved in extensive projects in general architecture and bio-health design for over 30 years.
His major works include the Seongsu Krafton Headquarters, INNOCEAN Headquarters, Busan Lotte Tower, The Hyundai Gwangju,
Munbong Data Center, Shinhwa Theme Park, SMC Cancer Center, Proton Therapy Center, Kangbuk SAMSUNG Hospital,
SAMSUNG Changwon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, SAMSUNG BIOLOGICS, and SK Bioscience R&PD Center.
In particular, he has gained a comprehensive perspective on the entire architectural business by working closely with clients’ planning and construction divisions for extended periods, overseeing all phases from initial planning to design and construction.
Building on this experience, he recognizes the importance of spatial planning and prioritizes delivering architectural design services based on differentiated spatial planning to ensure the success of architectural projects.

Architectural Design Unit

Mr. Jae-Young Cha has worked as an architect at SAMOO Architects & Engineers since 1994, and became a senior principal of the firm in 2014. As a man of various experience, Mr. Cha has been responsible for a wide range of program types and scales of projects including Office Buildings, Retail & Wholesale Stores, Education & Research Facilities, Performance Halls, Military Facilities.
Mr. Cha received B.A. from Yonsei University in 1988 and M.A. in 1990. His major works are National Tax Administration, Garden Five Tool, KBIZ Global Support Center, KLID Tower, Chungmu Art Center, Korea Rural Development Administration, Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, Human Resource Development Service of Korea, Korea Army Cadet Military school.

Advanced Technology Unit

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 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.

Engineering Division

Ji Taek Shim received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Architecture from Hongik University.
He has been working for SAMOO for 30 years and has been carrying out projects of cultural space, offices, commercial
and high-end residential facility. His representative works include Jeju Shilla Duty Free Shop, Seocho SAMSUNG Town,
and Leeum SAMSUNG Museum of Art and by collaborating with various experts such as traditional Korean housing experts, installation artists, etc., he has completed high-end residences and renovation projects.
With the experiences obtained through remodeling designing of various facilities, he has been providing consulting services in multiple areas to customers and aims to implement customers’ pursuits into accomplished designs.

Corporate Management Division

As the head of the Administration Division, KeeHan Park is in charge of assisting the general management of the company,
which includes planning, human resources, finance, RM, and compliance. Prior to joining SAMOO,
he worked for Samsung C&T Corporation in the construction sector,
where he gained balanced experience in planning, human resources, business management, and so on.
Based on his accumulated experience, he has been tasked with creating management performance
and finding new business opportunities for SAMOO’s sustainable management.

Studio1

As a licensed architect with more than 20 years of experience,
Simon S. Kim has been leading a wide range of corporate, institutional and mission critical projects.
He designed Woori-Bank Sang-Am Center, Hana Sqare & Centennial Hall of Korea University, Asiana IDT Research Center,
Korean Air T2 IOC etc. As a Principal of Design Studio 1,
he is leading a variety of design projects that satisfies the complex interests of the clients.
Mr. Kim was the Head of New York Studio in 2014 and successfully designed a couple of tricky projects - such as Qatar Hotel
and New York Korea Embassy to UN - while he is leading architects with diverse background.
Mr. Kim has extensive working experience with international clients.
His global clients include Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, University of Rwanda, Ministry of Information Technology of Pakistan & Myanmar, and Lam Research. As a LEED AP, he is also well knowledgeable about sustainable design.

Studio 3

Hyuk Soo Park received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Hanyang University. He is an expert in designing
bio healthcare facilities, and has spent 25 years at SAMOO designing numerous medical facilities and bio facilities.
Currently, he is leading the Bio Healthcare Design Studio.
His major performances in medical facility projects include Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, the Cancer Center at Seoul National University Hospital, Daejeon Eulji University Medical Center, Busan St. Mary’s Hospital, and Jeju National University Hospital. Since medical facilities need to take both practical functions and aesthetics into account, he strives to create a patient-centered healing environment.
His major performances in bio facility projects include Samsung Biologics, Samsung Bioepis, SK Bioscience, Korea Brain Research Institute, Daegu/Osong Medical Innovation Foundation, and National Institute of Ecology. He is putting a lot of effort into creating a space for creative communication within the research institute, reaching beyond the practical purposes of the research and production facilities.

Studio 4

SangDon Park graduated from Seoul National University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture. He then joined SAMOO where he worked on various tasks including architectural design and technology research.
He participated in various projects such as Korea National University of Arts, Samsung Hoam Hall renovation, Korea Job World, L&B Tower, KBS Jeonju Broadcasting Station, and Yonsei Business Building to gain design expertise and contribute to the competitiveness of design ENG by establishing design standardization and design guidelines.
He is passionate about creating futuristic smart living spaces that accommodate various lifestyles, while also focusing on urban regeneration projects that promote harmony among humans, cities, and nature.

Architectural Engineering

Myung Kyu Song is an expert in utility design for high-tech industrial facilities.
In 1996, he joined the Samsung Group and participated in the design and construction of domestic and overseas industrial plants.
Ever since he joined Samoo Architects & Engineers in 2005, he has been in charge of FAB utility processes,
such as semiconductors and batteries, and piping design.
In particular, when he was in charge of Samsung Semiconductor FAB, he consistently gained trust
from the client based on the know-how that he obtained from many design experiences of executing the entire process
from planning to completion. Major achievements include Samsung Semiconductor Lines 15, 16, and 17, Pyeongtaek Plant,
Samsung SDI Gachon Battery Plant, and ExxonMobil Gumi BSF Factory.

Advanced Technology Department 2

SeoungSu Lee is a high-tech design specialist who first joined a specialized industrial facility company in 2000,
where he learned the basics of design practice, and joined SAMOO in 2006,
where he has specialized in high-tech design for about 20 years. Especially in the case of semiconductor FAB,
he has the expertise and ability to provide high-quality designs and win the client’s trust based on the experience
of carrying out numerous designs from planning to construction completion. Major achievements include master planning,
FAB and subsidiary facility design for Samsung Semiconductor’s domestic
(Line 15, 16 and 17 in Hwaseong, Line P4 and P5 in Pyeongtaek, Line S in Cheonan)
and overseas (Line B and E in Suzhou, and Line X1 and X2 in Xi’an) complexes.

Off Site Construction Department

Kyoung Tae Kang is in charge of the Office for Modular Business, a new division promoted in SAMOO.
He directs tasks to ensure expertise in modular design. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in architecture
and a master’s degree in the field of the architectural environment from Seoul University.
In 1995, he joined Samsung C&T Corporation and gained extensive expertise in the field of construction,
both at domestic and international sites and the headquarters.
In particular, while working as a member of the technology team, he provided technical support for skyscrapers
and atypical curtain wall projects, including Burj Kalifa and DDP.
He was also in charge of the ENG team, the team responsible for the engineering of architectural design, structure, waterproofing, insulation, and finishing technology and establishing expertise in those sectors.
Based on his experience and knowledge in engineering, he contributed significantly to the development and commercialization of modular systems, such as the development of technology for joining modular systems and supplying office modular systems.

U.S. Business Development

YoungBum Yoo graduated from Inha University with a bachelor’s degree in architecture in 2000. Since joining SAMOO, he has primarily worked on semiconductor plants for Samsung Electronics, as well as a range of projects including data centers, research laboratories, and apartment-type factories. He has played a pivotal role in developing and completing new projects from master planning to final construction for semiconductor industrial complexes, including Xi’an in China, Pyeongtaek in Korea, and Taylor in the United States. Recognized as an expert in international collaborations with local design firms, he has contributed to projects, including Xi’an Line X1, Pyeongtaek Lines P1 to P3, and Taylor Line T1 . He is committed to advancing cleanroom facilities through innovative technologies that reduce costs and enhance production efficiency, avoiding conventional methods with each project.

Business Development 1

HyungJoon Lim has worked at Samsung C&T Corporation for 20 years,
gaining a wide range of experience including finance and business management.
Based on this experience,
he focuses on specifying and implementing management strategies in response to the changing business environment,
laying the foundation for development as a global architecture group.

Business Development 2

WooSung Choi is the Head of Business Development, leading initiatives in real estate development, spatial planning consultancy, and senior-focused business innovation.
He holds a Master’s in Architecture from Columbia University and an MBA from Korea University. Since joining SAMOO in 2005, he has developed extensive knowledge and a professional network through roles in architectural design, global marketing, and business management.
Leveraging his expertise and insights, he has successfully led key divisions such as Business Strategy and New Biz Acceleration. In 2024, he led the Seongsu PoC (Proof of Concept) project, driving SAMOO’s expansion into value-added real estate development.

Engineering Consulting

Hyoseung Nam served at Samsung C&T for 23 years, where he was responsible for designing the main span of the Incheon Bridge.
He developed a business model for the mining new business sector, identified new clients and projects, and successfully secured and executed the Roy Hill Project in Australia (AU$ 5.9 billion).
As a leader/Vice President in charge of overseas civil engineering sales, bidding, and estimation, he successfully bid for and won numerous projects across Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, UAE, and KSA.
Additionally, through two years of experience as CIO, he modernized the IT infrastructure using the latest cloud technologies and contributed to the successful establishment of the Samsung Group’s first cloud-based ERP system.
He earned his Master's and Ph.D. ABD from the Department of Civil Engineering at Seoul National University and currently lectures as a visiting professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
As the ENG Team Leader, he contributes to management innovation by digitally transforming the processes and data that form the core of SAMOO's technical capabilities.

Information Security Center

SeongWon Joo, currently serving as the Head of Information Security Center, received his bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from Yonsei University and a master’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from KAIST.
He has 25 years of diverse experience in security roles, including developing security products at a security startup, overseeing IT security at SDS during his assignment to the electronic headquarters, managing general security operations as an Expat Security Officer at a data center in New Jersey, USA, conducting IT infrastructure security inspections and consulting for Samsung affiliates at the Integrated Security Center, and handling privacy protection, among other duties.
Leveraging this extensive experience, he is now committed to protecting the assets of SAMOO Architects & Engineers, its clients, and employees, striving to enhance the company's global business competitiveness and establish it as a trusted enterprise.