PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet. By now, this particular combination of words and digits may look surprisingly familiar to many. Following global color authority Pantone Color Institute’s announcement of the color of the year for 2018, Ultra Violet and a collage of images with the magical hue have dotted no shortage of fashion blogs and social …
From 124 floors up on the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, it feels like you can see for eternity. The desert city of Dubai sprawls below and the Persian Gulf fades into the horizon. But while marveling at the scenery, rarely do we think to marvel at the technology that makes such a view …
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In just a few weeks, thousands of visitors will flock to South Korea for the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. In addition to watching top athletes compete in high-caliber sporting events, many will also take the opportunity to explore the country during one of its coldest months. On the surface, winter seems to be the least …
Keeping track of all the trends in this fast-paced world can be dizzying at times, especially in the fashion industry where change is the only constant. For the South Korean fashion industry, 2017 brought novel challenges and opportunities, as new cultures, values and technologies emerge. To help brands and retailers succeed in the market, Samsung …
K-Fashion Trends: A Snapshot of Korean High Streets Read More »
How was the past year? That’s the question many of us will ask ourselves as 2017 comes to a close. Samsung C&T has brought meaningful changes to hundreds of thousands of people around the world over the past 12 months. From innovative construction projects to cutting-edge entertainment, our business network around the world has brought …
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As 2017 inches towards its finale, one question will certainly crop up in conversations with friends, family and loved ones: where’s the best New Year’s Eve countdown? In just a few days, hundreds and thousands of people will gather around the world’s most remarkable buildings and landmarks to make the most of 2017’s final moments …
Samsung C&T was awarded a $421 million reclamation contract by the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) in Hong Kong. This contract is to be issued to a joint venture between Samsung C&T and local construction company ‘Build King’ and is part of CEDD’s initiative to alleviate Hong Kong’s housing shortage through the development of …
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Connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), and the “internet of things (IoT)” are concepts no longer considered novelties. A growing number of people use smart speakers in their living rooms or intelligent voice assistants on their phones. But what if you had a number of assistants around the house, ready to provide some of the most essential …
“Hi, Raemian” Brings Smart Home Essentials to Life Read More »
The tall buildings that we see towering over the skyline of many major cities are built to withstand vertical loads generated from the many floors of furniture, equipment, and people inside. That’s typically the primary concern when building such structures. You think less about resilience against horizontal forces – unless you’re worried about earthquakes. Temblors …
Strong and Steady: Building Quake-resistant Structures Read More »
For millions of homes around the world, putting up a Christmas Tree signals the start of the holiday season. And in many cities, towering evergreen fir trees take center stage as the holiday season rolls around each year. The Christmas tree owes a great deal of its popularity to Queen Victoria. In 1846, the Illustrated …
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