Engineering & Construction

Upcycled Accessories Made from Construction Waste Win iF Design Award 2025

March 18, 2025

Samsung C&T Global PR Manager

Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction (E&C) Group has won its fourth consecutive iF Design Award, securing a win in the Product category with its Raemian upcycled accessories collection. Discover the innovative product range and explore Samsung C&T’s previous award-winning designs from 2022, 2023, and 2024.

The Samsung C&T E&C Group has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovative design, winning its fourth consecutive iF Design Award with a collection of bags, wallets, and pouches made using upcycled waste from construction sites. This award affirms Samsung C&T E&C Group’s design leadership and commitment to sustainability and minimizing waste at its construction sites.

What is the iF Design Award?

The iF Design Award, established in 1953 by Germany’s International Forum Design, is one of the top three prestigious global design awards, alongside the Red Dot Design Award (Germany) and IDEA (U.S.).

This year’s awards attracted approximately 10,000 entries from 66 countries, with winners selected across nine categories, including Product, Interior, Architecture, and User Experience, based on design innovation, aesthetics, and sustainability criteria.

Turning Vital Construction Waste into Everyday Essentials

The award-winning Raemian upcycled collection consists of a bag, pouch, and card wallet made from discarded vertical safety netting used on Raemian apartment construction sites. Vertical safety nets are crucial materials used on construction sites to prevent debris from falling onto surrounding areas.

The beauty of upcycling materials that would otherwise be discarded gives the material a new purpose. What was once a vital part of a construction site can now become an essential daily item in a person’s life.

A collection of upcycled accessories from Samsung C&T E&C Group’s Raemian upcycled collection, including tote bags, pouches, and wallets. The items are turquoise with orange and black accents, made from repurposed vertical safety netting used on Raemian apartment construction sites. — The full range of Raemian upcycled bags, pouches, and wallets

A small turquoise pouch bag with white and yellow straps, made from upcycled construction waste. The pouch, part of Samsung C&T E&C Group’s award-winning Raemian upcycled collection, sits on a wooden surface, showcasing its sustainable design and high-quality craftsmanship — Turning waste into daily treasures like this pouch bag made from upcycled construction waste

A close-up of the upcycled materials used in Samsung C&T E&C Group’s Raemian accessory collection. The detailed shot highlights the turquoise safety netting fabric, originally used on construction sites, repurposed into a stylish and sustainable product. — A close-up of the upcycled materials used to create accessories from construction waste

A construction site at the Raemian One Bailey apartment complex in Seoul, featuring green vertical safety netting on the building exterior. This netting, designed to prevent debris from falling, is later upcycled into accessories like bags and pouches as part of Samsung C&T E&C Group’s sustainability efforts. — Vertical safety netting used on-site of the Raemian One Bailey apartment complex in Seoul

The collection integrates sustainability with the brand’s identity and is designed in Raemian’s signature green and gray color scheme. This gives customers a strong connection to the brand’s values and the origins of the upcycled materials.

Judges of the iF Design Award rated the collection’s creativity and environmental impact highly, helping the Samsung C&T E&C Group secure its place among this year’s iF Design Award winners in the Product category.

A set of upcycled tote bags made from repurposed construction waste materials. The bags are turquoise with orange and black straps, part of Samsung C&T E&C Group’s Raemian upcycling collection, designed to promote sustainability and reduce waste. — Tote bags upcycled from waste construction materials

Two upcycled card wallets from Samsung C&T E&C Group’s Raemian upcycling collection, made from turquoise construction safety netting. The wallets feature black and white fabric accents, showcasing the creative reuse of materials from construction sites. — Card wallets in the Raemian upcycling collection

A compact upcycled pouch made from turquoise construction safety netting, part of Samsung C&T E&C Group’s award-winning Raemian upcycling collection. The pouch has a white zipper and beige fabric accents, demonstrating a stylish and functional design. — An upcycled pouch, part of the award-winning design collection from Samsung C&T

Samsung C&T's Design and Innovation Leadership

Samsung C&T’s iF Design Award for its innovative upcycled accessories marks Samsung C&T’s fourth consecutive win, having won previously in 2024, 2023, and 2022. Jung Soo-yeon, Director of Raemian Gallery, stated, “This award reaffirms Raemian’s design excellence on the global stage. We will continue to pursue innovative and distinctive brand experiences that add value for our customers.”

Samsung C&T is committed to finding creative ways to solve design challenges that enhance the everyday lives of apartment residents. Explore more innovative solutions to unique challenges with past iF Design Award-winning projects from 2024, 2023, and 2022 across the Product, Architecture, and Interior Architecture categories:

High-End ONE PARK: Residential Parking Space and Underground Walkway

Award: iF Design Award 2024
Category: Architecture, Residential Architecture

High-End One Park redefines underground spaces with practicality, safety, and luxurious aesthetics. The residential parking space at Samsung C&T’s Raemian One Bailey apartment complex includes a hotel-style drop-off zone for easy access and convenience, and crossways illuminated with expansive ceiling lights, ensuring enhanced visibility.

The residential complex connects to a public pedestrian Street Art Gallery. The walkway is a cultural and artistic space reflecting the theme “24 Hours in the Life of Seoul Citizens.” The walkway’s creative and collaborative design was recognized as a Featured Finalist in the 2024 IDEA Design Awards in the “Environments” category.

A sleek and modern residential parking space at High-End ONE PARK, designed with a hotel-inspired aesthetic. The ceiling features a geometric grid pattern with warm lighting, creating a sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere. — The hotel-inspired residential parking space at High-End ONE PARK

A well-lit residential parking space at High-End ONE PARK with bold yellow-striped crosswalks. The structured ceiling and reflective floor enhance visibility, ensuring safety and ease of navigation for residents. — The highly visible crossways at the High-End ONE PARK Residential Parking Space

A colorful street art mural in South Korea’s longest street art gallery, depicting 6:00 AM in Seoul. The artwork features cartoon-style characters, a clock, and various lively elements illustrating early morning life in the city — 6:00 am in Seoul depicted by an artist in South Korea's longest street art gallery

A black-and-white mural at the Raemian One Bailey Street Art Gallery, illustrating 6:00 PM in Seoul. The artwork portrays city life with expressive characters against a bold orange background, capturing the evening atmosphere in an urban setting. — 6:00 pm in Seoul—Raemian One Bailey Street Art Gallery

RAEMIAN ONE BAILEY THE Brillia Community Facilities for Residents Interior

Award: iF Design Award 2024
Category: Interior Architecture, Residential Interiors

Winning in the Interior Architecture category, RAEMIAN ONE BAILEY THE Brillia’s facilities for residents are designed under the concept of “The Grand Tour.” The interiors incorporate luxury elements and travel-inspired themes, providing residents with an everyday escape into a lavish retreat.

The community facilities include a swimming pool reminiscent of Antalya, Turkiye, and a sauna space designed to evoke the famous saunas of Finland.

A luxurious indoor sauna and pool area at Raemian One Bailey The Brillia, inspired by Finnish sauna culture. The space features a sleek, modern design with a long rectangular pool, warm ambient lighting, and stone and wood accents that create a relaxing retreat for residents. — Finnish-inspired saunas, Raemian One Bailey The Brillia

A spacious and well-lit gym at Raemian One Bailey The Brillia, equipped with state-of-the-art fitness machines and free weights. The interior design incorporates neutral tones, high ceilings, and modern lighting, providing residents with a premium exercise environment. — Luxurious facilities for residents at RAEMIAN ONE BAILEY THE Brillia

Raemian Universe

Award: iF Design Award 2023
Category: Interior Architecture

Raemian Universe is a speculative design experience that demonstrates ideal residential spaces for the future. Raemian Universe won the iF Design Award 2023 in the Interior Architecture category and incorporates a vibrant color palette and unique materials, creating a distinctive and innovative residential environment.

The project was designed with globally renowned designer Patricia Urquiola and Heejin Lee, CEO of Sonolee, a design studio based in Seoul and Milan.

A futuristic apartment lobby designed as part of Raemian Universe by Samsung C&T. The space features a modern aesthetic with soft neutral tones, minimalist furniture, floor-to-ceiling glass panels, and geometric green lattice structures that add a dynamic and open feel. — An apartment lobby of the future, imagined by Samsung C&T through the Raemian Universe

A contemporary living room envisioned in Raemian Universe, blending modern and futuristic elements. The space includes a large pink-toned sofa, sleek wooden furniture, ambient lighting, and decorative hanging rods from the ceiling, creating a warm yet cutting-edge residential atmosphere. — A vibrant living room of the future—Raemian Universe

A modern and spacious living room concept from Raemian Universe, designed by Samsung C&T. The room features an open layout with a neutral color palette, a long pink area rug, contemporary furniture, and floor-to-ceiling windows allowing natural light to flow in. Decorative wooden slats on the right side add texture and depth to the space, enhancing the futuristic yet inviting aesthetic. — Samsung C&T reimagines future living through Raemian Universe, iF Design Awards 2023

Green Oasis Pergola

Award: iF Design Award 2022
Category: Product, Garden

Winning in the Garden category, the Green Oasis Pergola at Raemian La Classe redefines outdoor relaxation areas. The pergola features a vertical greenery wall designed to remain lush and green throughout all seasons.

To ensure year-round greenery, the structure incorporates IoT technology, heating elements, and an air purification system, providing a comfortable and eco-friendly environment.

The Green Oasis Pergola, an urban relaxation space at Raemian La Classe, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings. The pergola features a wooden structure with open-air seating, lush greenery, and a paved walkway leading through the area, creating a tranquil nature escape within the city. — The Green Oasis Pergola is an inner-city nature escape

A shaded outdoor seating area under the Green Oasis Pergola at Raemian La Classe. The wooden pergola with slatted roofing provides a cozy retreat with cushioned lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by lush greenery and landscaped gardens, offering residents a relaxing escape in an eco-friendly environment. — Raemian La Classe residents can find relaxation and solitude in the Green Oasis Pergola

LESS ENERGY SWITCH SYSTEM

Award: iF Design Award 2022
Category: Product, Building Technology

Samsung C&T’s LESS ENERGY SWITCH SYSTEM is an energy-saving system that controls apartment lights and power outlets. Its user-friendly design integrates lighting switches, thermostats, ventilation, and air purifiers into an intuitive interface.

This system was recognized for its minimalist design, user-friendly user interface, the use of sustainable materials, and improved energy efficiency.

A close-up of a person’s hand interacting with Samsung C&T’s LESS ENERGY SWITCH SYSTEM. The sleek, minimalist energy-saving switches are mounted on a wall, featuring a dark gray and burgundy panel with an intuitive touch interface designed to control apartment lighting and power outlets efficiently. — A person interacts with Samsung C&T's award-winning energy-saving switch system

A set of three Samsung C&T LESS ENERGY SWITCH SYSTEM panels displayed on a neutral-colored surface. The switches feature a modern, minimalist design with a user-friendly interface, recognized for their energy-saving capabilities and sustainable materials. — Samsung C&T's LESS ENERGY SWITCH SYSTEM, iF Design Award 2022

Setting the Standard for Innovative Design

Samsung C&T’s consistent recognition at the iF Design Awards underscores its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and design leadership. By reimagining residential living spaces, upcycling waste from its construction sites, and making more user-friendly products for its customers, a new standard for design innovation and sustainability is set in the construction industry.