Sohyun (Pronunciation: So-heon. Pronouns: she/her) is a registered architect in Korea. With 8 years of experience in the ACE industry, she is participated in a wide spectrum of product R&D or shape rationalizing projects. She is a dedicated learner with a firm belief that innovation thrives when technologies integrate our traditional values. With the background in the AEC industry, she adeptly navigates through a diverse framework, harnessing technology such as digital fabrication and responsive design. Sohyun is committed to implementing computational solutions that optimize efficiency. She excels in time management as well as handling intricate challenges within dynamic team structures.
Education
MS in Computational Design, Carnegie Mellon University (2023-Current)School of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, United States
B. Arch, Yonsei University (2008-2014)
Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, South Korea
Exchange Student , National University of Singapore (Fall 2011)
Department of Architecture, Singapore
Recent Projects
- Exquisite Corpse,
- Minimum Spanning Tree vs. Maximum Spanning Tree,
- My Vectors in Last November,
- Antipode,
- Material Degradation,
for Newcomers via P5.js
- Shape of Time,
- Audio Reactive Cube,
- Rubik’s furniture layout generator,
Research Experience
Computational Fabrication Research (Summer 2024)Role: Set up a computational fabrication research pod includinig CNC, X-tool laser cutter and resin printer. Research and develop a curriculum for a mini course regarding generative fabrication.
Architectural Robotics Research (Spring 2024)
Role: Research on material characterization of construction & demolition fines for binder jet printing.
Computational Design Web Master (Fall 2023 - Current)
Role: Organized and Hosted Regular Social Events for the Lab.
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Building Information Group, Yonsei University (2012-2013)
Role: Testing assistant for
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Professional Experience
Associate Architect, AWA Architects (2021-2022)Role: Project coordinator, façade design of commercials, building materials research & analysis.
Registered Architect, Korea Institute of Registered Architect (KIRA) (2019)
Project Manager at Ublo | Façade Designer, VS-A Korea (2018 - 2021)
Role:
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Junior Architect, Designcamp Moonpark dmp (2015 - 2018)
Role:
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- Rehabilitating Danginri Power Plant, Seoul
- Sejong Art Center, Sejong, South Korea
- Seoul National Theatre, South Korea
- Ewha Kindergarten, South Korea
Junior Architect, The System Lab (2014)
Role:
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Building Engineer Qualification, Human Resources Development Service of Korea(2013)
Intern, Il Hoon Roh Studio (2014)
Role: Participated in the production of benches and armchairs, made of woven carbon-reinforced plastic.
Awards and Scholarships
Outstanding Performance Commendation, Carnegie Mellon University (Spring 2024)SoA Merit Scholarship, Carnegie Mellon University (2023 - 2025)
Grand Prize, “Urban Jungle Gym”, Posco Steel Design Festa, POSCO (2013)
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Role: Leader, speaker team arrangement, design development, coordination.
First Place, “A Way to Han River “, B.Arch Graduation Thesis, Yonsei University (2013)
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Honorable Mention, “Overhead Tensegrity”, Korean Structural Engineers Competition (2012)
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Role: Design development, production.
Full Scholarship, National Engineering Scholarship, Korea Student Aid Foundation (KOSAF) (2008-2013)
A full scholarship recognizing excellence in mathematics and science
Full Scholarship, Yonsei Eagle Scholarship, Yonsei University (2008)
A full admission scholarship recognizing high distinction
Lectures and Conference Presentations
Guest Instructor, “Kinetic Architecture”, Soongsil University, Korea (Nov. 2021)Introduced architecture case studies regarding Kinetic Media and Mobile Façade and demonstrating the software Processing
Guest Instructor, “Introduction to Architecture Design Practice”, Soongsil University, Korea (April 2021)
Introduced academic and professional works related to architectural and connected industries
Webinar Speaker, “Personalized Ventilation Windows R&D”, Zak World of Façades, Virtual Conference (Aug 2020)
On behalf of VS-A Korea, Delievering a presentation of
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Conference Exhibitor, “Ublo and UF0, two innovative façade components” , Glass Performance Days(GPD), Tampere, Finland (June 2019)
Assistant Instructor, “Architectural Education for Children with their Parents”, Department of Culture and Arts, Suwon City Hall, Korea (Mar-June 2019)
Role: Provided guidance to students on various activities, such as making a paper craft building with a template and a three-dimensional card.
Publications: Articles Featuring Work
Sohyun Jin. “The Works of Rookies.” A&C Architecture Magazine vol.391, Dec. 2013, pp.191.![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9ee2bd2455cdc57d7c73d292439ad1d0ef6e87a2767ad9c35bc4fc1451d2d44b/AC.jpg)
Sohyun Jin, Byung-chul Shin, Hyun-A Lee. “2013 Posco Steel Design Festa.” C3 KOREA vol.349 supplement, Sep. 2013, pp.16-17.
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Courses and Workshops
Training program, Sustainable Architectural Design Experts (2018)Korea Association of Architects
Workshop: Digital Form Finding, “Virtual Actuality” (2012)
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Yonsei University
Design Studio: “Incremental Bridges” (2011)
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National University of Singapore
Exhibitions
Exhibition, “Urban Jungle Gym”, as a competition winner, Posco Center Building and Posco A&C Building, Seoul (2013)![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1bf408aa45369932cab7422a6acde6d7093b630cefe546264ccb0f0ba2469417/posco.gif)
Exhibition, “Folding chair”, Mirae Asset Center1, Seoul (2013)
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Skills
Prototyping: 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC milling, plastic injection molding, CRP weavingProgramming: Grasshopper, Python3, Java Script, HTML, CSS, Processing, p5.js, Java
Software: Rhino 3D (Expert), Auto Cad, Solidworks, Sketch Up, Photoshop, Touchdesigner Illustrator, InDesign, Enscape
Languages: English (Fluent), Korean (Native)