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R&D Center

We develop world-changing materials with continuous R&D.

It All Starts with a
Bobbin

  • 모든 것의 시작은 실감개 Bobbin 모든 것의 시작은 실감개 Bobbin

    Hankuk Carbon Innovation Incubation Center is conceived as a show window of the company's activities; in this regard, it was very important to understand them well. So, I visited the factory of Hankuk Carbon to see how all the products are produced, not only carbon but glass fiber and other weaving material so that the design could express the identity of Hankuk Carbon. What I have noticed is that it all starts with a bobbin. Fibers from this bobbin will be woven to become a fabric. Then by mixing up this fabric or fiber with resin and pressing it a 'prepreg' is produced.

A Design Inspired by
Fabric Weaving Process

  • 실감개에서 출발한 건물의 상징 실감개에서 출발한 건물의 상징

    I decided to make the bobbin one of the core elements of the project. The symbolic bobbin will pass through all the building starting from the bottom and re-emerging at the top. And from this bobbin, fibers will get loose to dress up the elevation which starts at the top from a line and progressively becomes a pattern for designing the final fabric. It shows the fabric manufacturing process of Hankuk Carbon which mainly produces intermediate goods.

Landmark of Magok
with Unique Canopy Design

  • 화려한 외관과 안정적 디자인의 조화 화려한 외관과 안정적 디자인의 조화

    The building will be located in Magokdong, surrounded by other research centers, which are all designed with expressive façade. I thought our building, which is one of the highest among all should look more settled and be like a milestone in this chaotic environment. So I wanted to have something which would stabilize the design and become the reference for the neighborhood. In this regard, I did notice that nobody has really worked on a specific roof design. So I came up with a solution of a very large cantilever canopy made of composite parts covering a nice terrace to enjoy the view of the Han River and the botanic garden, which will become the highlight of the building.

    This canopy will not only be an iconic anchor and an elegant element in the Seoul sky but it will, as well, express the performance of the composite parts for the future of the construction industry: light, thin but at the same time very strong and resistant.

    David-Pierre JALICON, architect
    as featured in <Monthly Archiworld>
Exterior

Exterior

Branding through a Refined Metaphor
  • Hankuk Carbon Innovation Incubation Center's facade has a symbolic design that takes inspiration from the fabric weaving process, the central motif being the bobbin for winding fiber at the center of the building. The external panel of the building depicts the process of a white fiber being released from the bobbin, forming a firm fabric.
  • The GFRP exterior panel's primary color, white, has many positive meanings, such as "professionalism, trust, and honesty," while the champagne gold color of the canopy's anodizing is related to "success and perfection." This color scheme contributes to the premium brand image that values the consistent quality of its products and multifunctional solution.
  • The elegant canopy that covers the terrace at the top of the building serves as a landmark element within the Magok Industrial Complex.
    It symbolizes Hankuk Carbon's composites with excellent physical properties while being lightweight and thin. The lobby has a show window concept, with its walls made of glass to create a welcoming and transparent atmosphere. This open space is dedicated to making composite materials more accessible without compromising the building's original function as an R&D center.

Research Center

Auxiliary Entrance
Auxiliary Entrance
Laboratory
Laboratory
Terrace
Terrace
Façade Panel
Facade Panel

Interior

Communication & New Values

Hankuk Carbon seeks to create value through communication. Hankuk Carbon Innovation Incubation Center encourages open communication between researchers, customers, and business partners. The carefully chosen office furniture creates a healthy work environment, enhancing the exchange of ideas and collaboration. Communication efficiency was maximized through interaction spaces, such as speed meeting zones and a conference hall.

The building has a diverse interior design. The symbolic facade panels gradually become tighter as they get closer to the ground, resulting in varying window sizes on each floor. The internal structure is arranged differently on every floor to break away from the uniform office spaces, creating a unique atmosphere with a sense of vitality and rhythm.

It is an optimized environment for communication, ideas, and innovation to encourage the R&D of exceptional materials and parts.

Floor Information

Floor Information
  • Lobby
    An open lobby and a formulation lab with various research equipment adequate for research, design, and composite molding.
  • 2F
    A researcher lounge overlooks the formulation lab, encouraging free exchange of ideas between internal and external personnel.
  • 3F
    A collaborative research hub to conduct a thorough testing and surface analysis of composite materials.
  • DF
    A shared office that flexibly accommodates project teams with varying compositions.
  • 5, 6F
    A research office to provide an immersive R&D environment for Hankuk Carbon's researchers.
  • 7F
    A research support office area to assist the R&D department.
  • 8F
    A floor to create the brand's premium image. The head office is located, and the spacious boardroom serves as a hub for collaboration between diverse parties.
  • 9F
    A versatile space ideal for communication purposes, featuring a terrace with panoramic views of the Magok Industrial Complex.
  • Rooftop
    Cooling towers are located, with solar panels to produce eco-friendly energy.
Floor Information
L층
Lobby
An open lobby and a formulation lab with various research equipment adequate for research, design, and composite molding.
2층
2F
A researcher lounge overlooks the formulation lab, encouraging free exchange of ideas between internal and external personnel.
3층
3F
A collaborative research hub to conduct a thorough testing and surface analysis of composite materials.
5층
DF
A shared office that flexibly accommodates project teams with varying compositions.
>6 ~7층
5, 6F
A research office to provide an immersive R&D environment for Hankuk Carbon's researchers.
8층
7F
A research support office area to assist the R&D department.
9층
8F
A floor to create the brand's premium image. The head office is located, and the spacious boardroom serves as a hub for collaboration between diverse parties.
10층
9F
A versatile space ideal for communication purposes, featuring a terrace with panoramic views of the Magok Industrial Complex.
옥탑층, 지붕층
Rooftop
Cooling towers are located, with solar panels to produce eco-friendly energy.

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