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NEWS
250,000 ‘Eco-Friendly Boilers’ to Be Supplied by 2022
Seoul Metropolitan Government, 6 boiler manufacturers, and BC Card sign MOU
Expanded supply of ‘eco-friendly condensing boilers,’ a fine-dust solution
Gimpo Airport Reopens After Renovation
Approx. KRW 250 billion invested · large-scale, full-scale remodeling
Korea Forest Service Holds 2nd Wood Culture Festival
“Enjoying autumn with wood in the heart of the city”
Part of the ‘I LOVE WOOD’ campaign
EAGON Windows & EAGON Flooring Join Exhibition
Busan Living & Lifestyle · ‘Design Chair + Lighting Exhibition’
COMMAX Launches LH Smart Home Demonstration Project
IoT systems to be applied first to 5,000 households from 2019
Smart home services tailored to housing types
ArchiRoad Renews Its Website
Construction project management system · 4-stage management system provided
49th & 50th MBC Architecture Fair
Royal & Company Now Running Autumn Classes
Royal Lounge offers a variety of classes on art, humanities, living, and more
‘Humanities with Wine’ and other programs led by renowned instructors
‘KOREA BUILD’ Now Recruiting Participating Companies
Integrated expansion of the Kyunghyang Housing Fair · opens February 20 next year
Industry-First Environmental Product Declaration ‘Water Footprint’
4 LG Hausys Z:IN wallpapers earn full-lifecycle assessment certification
Quantifying the environmental impact on water resources across the entire production process
Smart Remote-Control Boiler Integration
KYUNGDONG NAVIEN + NAVER Clova · delivering a convenient living environment
Dong-A Expo – 2nd Busan Architecture Fair
Baekjo Sink Joins Egypt Architecture Fair
Participating in Egypt’s architecture fair to strengthen its push into the Middle East market
Targeting new markets in Europe, Africa, and beyond
Dongwha Enterprise Opens Store on Himart Shopping Mall
Eco-friendly ‘Natus Series’ · promotions including interest-free installments
Noroo International Color Trend
Hyundai Elevator Wins U.S. IDEA Design Award
‘Universal Multi Bar’ is the first elevator product to win a main prize
Following last year’s iF Design Award, its design competitiveness is recognized
2019 Housing Brand Fair
February 14 next year at COEX · early-bird discount through November 23
Product
Hankuk Glass Launches German VEKA System Windows
‘Hankuk Glass Window’ signs business partnership with Europe’s No.1, VEKA
Sliding system window ISS 190, system window MD 82, and more
Innovative High-Density Surface Material
Spain’s Cosentino ‘Dekton’ · supplied by AAM Company
DEWALT Launches 9 New Premium Products
Rechargeable fan, metal cutter, laser distance meter, and more
3 power tools and 6 hand tools arriving in the domestic market in Q4
Italian Premium Tile ‘Brit Stone’
Carefully selected and supplied by Sangah Tile · dynamic stripes and tonal harmony
BIS ‘Motorized Pop-Up Outlet’
New-concept auto-retracting multi-outlet, with a lineup of some 20 products
Outlet, USB, smartphone charging, and Bluetooth functions all in one
U.S. ‘Dura-Deck’ Waterproof Sheet
Supplied domestically by Samik Industries · ready to use immediately after a single installation
Cost-Saving ‘Miga Deco Wall’
Color-finished edges · no grouting work required
‘Samsung Cube’ Launched in Metal Brown
Metal Brown added to the existing Metal Silver and White colors
Fine-dust and allergen-blocking performance verified by UK and US institutions
Philips Lighting LED Stand ‘Jabiru’
Earns the highest grade in photobiological safety assessment
Design that considers user experience, with flexible light-direction adjustment
Christmas ‘Star Fluted’
Royal Copenhagen Korea · a total of 22 new products launched
‘Ultima Thule,’ Shaped Like Glaciers, in New Colors
Iittala unveils new color ‘Rain’ to mark its 50th anniversary
A collection by Finnish genius designer Tapio Wirkkala
Focus
Housing and Interior/Building-Materials Market Trends
Fewer new offerings and lower housing transaction volumes expected to intensify industry competition
Trend
An Era of Change and Flux: Human Creativity and Sensibility ‘F-R-ISM’
Samhwa Paint Industrial holds Color Talk seminar, proposing 4 CMF trends
Hot Place
Build Mania Opens 2nd Location of Café ‘La Santa’ in Sangju, North Gyeongsang
A space to draw motifs and inspiration for envisioning your own interior and furniture
Model House
Slab-Type-Focused Floor Plans Enhance Living Convenience
‘Dongducheon Centreville’ offers excellent views and the convenient living environment of an established downtown area
Event
‘Power Tools’ Win Over Consumers with a Variety of Events
Bosch, Milwaukee, Festool, DEWALT, and others run various consumer events through year-end
Hot Issue
Hanwha L&C: Diverse Window Systems That Catch Consumers’ Eyes
Ventilate with NO worries about fine dust or harmful substances — plus insulation and energy savings~
Brand
Nature & Hyejong: Italian Hardwood Flooring ‘Itlas’
Popular in the Gangnam redevelopment market for its rich colors and distinctive pattern designs
Wood
Versatile ‘Japanese Cedar’ with a Subtle Fragrance
Its wide range of uses — columns, beams, wall panels, ceiling materials, flooring, and more — makes it perfect as a building material
Trade Show
‘Maison&Objet September’ Presents the Latest Design Trends
3,112 exhibiting brands from 72 countries take part, with some 76,000 visitors from 171 countries
SPOT
ALLOSO Launches ‘Den Of’ Sofa
Adjustable backrest angle · showcasing the natural texture of leather
Japan’s ‘Cado’ New Humidifier Launched in Korea
Adopts a design evocative of futuristic, cutting-edge appliances
Perfectly counters white residue, equipped with a special antibacterial plate
iloom Starfield Specializes in Kids & Study Spaces
Providing children’s-room solutions tailored to customers’ diverse needs
See furniture and space solutions by concept firsthand
Sweeping Wins at Japan Design Award
SeMA Artist Guild: Man-Lab (萬Lab)
Seoul Museum of Art supports artists’ ongoing creative activities
Direct sales of items created by 7 artist collectives (32 members)
Support for Venue and Facilities
Clayarch Gimhae Museum · ‘Buncheong Ceramics Festival Commemorative Special Exhibition’