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How Samsung C&T is Harnessing the Potential of Renewable Energy

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The continued rise of urbanization, industrialization and mass consumption, coupled with a steadily increasing population, has created an insatiable demand for energy. Unfortunately, many traditional energy production techniques are quite labor intensive and pose risks to the earth’s environment. Therefore, many countries are now following a new trend with their energy production policies – one that’s more …

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Why Are Vibrant Public Spaces Key to Cities’ Futures?

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In the 1990s, a dramatic transformation happened in New York City. For decades prior, Bryant Park in Manhattan was in disrepair, designated a “no-go” area rife with illicit activities. But after a decade-long restoration, it became the most densely populated urban park in the world. The revival of Bryant Park, which Time magazine at the …

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Project Director Andy Raine Explains Extensive Rail Project in Hong Kong

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To give Samsung C&T Newsroom readers an inside look at the Hong Kong Shatin to Central Link (SCL) 1109 project, one of its most important currently under construction, we sat down with Project Director Andy Raine to gain unique insights and perspectives about the project. SCL 1109 is a multifaceted, large-scale civil engineering project in …

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‘Queen of the Curve’ Zaha Hadid’s Legacy of Fluidity Lives on

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An outpour of tributes followed Zaha Hadid’s sudden passing last year, attempting to fill the void that the 65-year-old architect had left in the field. Many dubbed her fearless, visionary, iconic, larger than life, groundbreaking, and highly experimental. To others she was a diva, a caffeine-loving, chain-smoking ‘Queen of the Curve;’ a rock star; designer …

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Public Transportation in Seoul: A Miracle for 12 Million

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Earlier this year, Seoul city rolled out special buses for commuters in a few key locations across the city. Instead of covering a full route, they operate during busy morning hours in addition to existing buses, shuttling people back and forth between high-demand areas. This is a simple example of how the city responds to …

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Raemian: Twenty Consecutive Years of Unsurpassed Consumer Satisfaction

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Samsung C&T’s residential apartment brand, Raemian, once again, received the highest score in the apartment category of the latest National Consumer Satisfaction Index (NCSI) survey. This marks Raemian’s twentieth consecutive finish as the highest scoring brand in NCSI’s apartment category from 1998 to 2017. No other company in South Korea’s construction industry has even come …

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Your Ultimate Guide to Korea Part 2: Must-visit Destinations In and Around Seoul for Nature-loving City Folk

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If there’s one thing you can bank on in Seoul and the surrounding Gyeonggi Province this July to August, it’s the sunshine. With longer daylight hours, t-shirt weather and blue skies galore, if you’re in or around the Korean capital for summer 2017, it’s time to get out there and soak up some Vitamin D. …

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The Technology Behind Seoul’s Landmark Dongdaemun Design Plaza

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In downtown Seoul, few structures demand the respect and admiration that the Samsung C&T built Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) does. The groundbreaking design by famed architect Zaha Hadid – the first woman to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize – together with the imagination of Samsung C&T, helped transform an old baseball diamond into a modern fashion hub …

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Tanjong Pagar Centre Is a New Lifestyle Hub for Singapore

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Singapore residents are no strangers to high-rise buildings. Indeed, the city has a plethora of skyscrapers in its famous Marina Bay area, and in the greater Downtown Core district. So for older Singapore hands, it may come as a surprise to hear that the city’s newest super-high building is to be found due south of …

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Your Ultimate Guide to Korea Part 1: The Cool Kids’ Day Out in Seoul

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If you’re on the hunt for a genuinely hip experience, a day spent out and about in Seoul is just what the doctor ordered. The Korean capital was recently called the “cutting-edge of cool” by National Geographic magazine, who praised the city’s “red-hot energy.” But in a metropolis as big as Seoul, tracking down hotspots can …

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