| Samsung
Central Research Headquarters Building |
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| Architect: |
Perkins & Will |
| Location: |
Taejon, Korea |
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completed, the 400,000sf building will be Taejon’s tallest and will serve
as a center for heavy industry and chemical research. The structural
system is a grid of 9mx9.3m bays of steel framing. The use of steel was
important for the architectural expression achieved through the use of the
exposed steel. The long span roof areas in the atria, dining room and
auditorium, the multi story curtain walls, the curved horizontal truss
supporting the office areas and the entry truss are all areas that
required the use of steel to achieve the desired look. |

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