SK Hynix Transforms Semiconductor Factory into an Art Space

[Asia Economy Reporter Suyeon Woo] SK Hynix's M16 factory in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, which was completed last February, has been reborn as a new space embracing art. From the factory entrance to the corridor leading to the offices and the stairs, colorful murals have been painted, creating an 'Art Factory' that breaks away from the rigid image of a production plant.

According to SK Hynix Newsroom on the 28th, the company recently carried out the 'Art Factory Project' targeting the M16 factory to provide employees with a pleasant working environment.

First, the main entrance of the M16 factory is decorated with a space-themed mural. Entering through the main entrance while looking at the space-themed mural gives the impression of entering outer space.

Main entrance of SK Hynix Icheon M16 factory decorated with a space-themed mural / Photo by SK Hynix Newsroom

Additionally, the exterior wall on the 2nd floor continues the space-themed mural, and the corridor leading to the offices is decorated with cute animal murals set against a European backdrop. On the same floor corridor, there is an artwork titled 'Highgineer's MBTI,' created in collaboration with the agency Disabled, which supports artists with developmental disabilities.

Going up to the 7th floor, the theme 'Highgineer in the World' is depicted with murals of Egypt's pyramids, India's Taj Mahal, and more. Artist Woo Hyun-ah, who painted these works, portrayed SK Hynix engineers active worldwide through diverse and dynamic backgrounds and character depictions.

Corridor of SK Hynix Icheon M16 Factory Decorated with Murals / Photo by SK Hynix Newsroom

Corridor of SK Hynix Icheon M16 Factory Decorated with Murals / Photo by SK Hynix Newsroom

This Art Factory Project was a long-term project that took 2 to 3 months just for the painting work, with mural themes selected through an internal company contest. SK Hynix plans to carry out the Art Factory Project at the Cheongju factory by mid-April and is also considering replacing artworks seasonally.

Lee Junho, Team Leader of SK Hynix Workspace Design Team, said, "I thought the existing way of spreading SK Hynix culture was too rigid," adding, "We installed murals themed on corporate culture in the factory where employees spend a lot of time, hoping it would naturally blend into their daily lives," explaining the purpose of this project.

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