Sohyun (Pronunciation: Soh-yun) is a licensed architect and a PhD student at CMU, who approaches problems by using inductive logic, understanding specific details, and observing how they integrate into larger systems. Witheight years of experience in the ACE industry, she had participated in a wide spectrum of product R&D or geometry rationalizing projects. She is a dedicated learner with a firm belief that innovation thrives when technologies integrate our traditional values. She adeptly navigates through a diverse framework, harnessing technology such as digital fabrication and human-machine collaboration.
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

PhD in Computational Design, Carnegie Mellon University 2025-Current School of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, United States
Master of Science in Computational Design, Carnegie Mellon University 2023-2025School of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, United States
Bacheler of Architecture, Yonsei University 2014 Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, South Korea  

Publications & Articles Featuring Work

Sohyun Jin and Daniel Cardoso Llach (2025). “Design, material, and structural aspects of friction-based spatial structures: the case of a “minimal making grammar” IASS 2025.

URL

Sohyun Jin and Daniel Cardoso Llach (2025). “A Minimal Making Grammar for 3-D Structures” In: Proc. 30th Int. Conf. CAADRIA. Vol. 1, pp. 397–406.

DOI: 10.52842/conf.caadria.2025.1.397

Sohyun Jin. “Works of the Rookies.” A&C Architecture Magazine vol.391, Dec. 2013, pp.191.

One of six selected graduation theses of 2014

Sohyun Jin, Byung-chul Shin, Hyun-A Lee. “2013 Posco Steel Design Festa.” C3 KOREA vol.349 supplement, Sep. 2013, pp.16-17.

A winning design proposal

of the Posco steel design competition

Recent Projects

• A Minimal Making Grammar,
  MSCD Thesis
• Life of drawing,
  Drawing Effecter on Rhino 3D
• Exquisite Corpse,
  An One-man Drawing Game with a Machine
• Minimum Spanning Tree vs. Maximum Spanning Tree,
  Finding Algorithmic Efficiency
• My Vectors in Last November,
  Zine Making with Small Data
• Audio Reactive Cyberpunk City,
  Responsive Visuals to Realtime Guitar Play

Research Experience

Generative Fabrication Lab (Current)
Proceed with a project,” A minimal making grammar”, including a workshop and an exhibition under the supervision of Daniel Cardoso Llach. Design Research Collective Lab Researcher (2024-2025)
Role: Participating in lab meetings, gaining insight into ongoing design research projects, exploring research directions.
Computational Fabrication Research Pod (Summer 2024) Jin, S., & Cardoso Llach, D. (2025). “A Minimal Making Grammar”. CAADRIA 2025, Refereed publication.
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 Smart Exit Sign System  based on a wireless sensor network and IoT technology.

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: mold design, performance test, glass structure calculation, patent. website design, production management, façade design and consulting. Smart Ublo; Ventilation Sensor Phase 1
Junior Architect, Designcamp Moonpark dmp (2015 - 2018)
Role: shape optimization & rationalization, concept design, schematic design, design development, construction document

• 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: T-splines of Rhino plug-in, 3D printing with post-processing.
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, Fall 2024)
SoA Merit Scholarship, Carnegie Mellon University (2023 - 2025)
Grand Prize, “Urban Jungle Gym”, Posco Steel Design Festa, POSCO (2013)
, in collaboration with two members, a steel design competition
First Place, “A Way to Han River“, B.Arch Graduation Thesis, Yonsei University (2013)
, Solo work
Honorable Mention, “Overhead Tensegrity”, Korean Structural Engineers Competition (2012)
Overhead tensegrity, in collaboration with two members, A competition of structure design
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, rolling admission of 3% or less of the admission capacity of the admission unit

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

VS-A Group research project︎

, the customized design window Ublo and Ufo, named after Uf=0, meaning u-value for frame is Zero.
Conference Exhibitor, “Ublo and UF0, two innovative façade components” , Glass Performance Days(GPD), Tampere, Finland (June 2019)

Participated as a UBLO engineer at an expo booth︎,

 Introduced the system to visitors, built networks for future partnerships in related industries, and sought opportunities with distributors abroad.
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.

Exhibitions

"Urban Jungle Gym”, as a competition winner, Posco Center Building and Posco A&C Building, Seoul (2013)

Space frame configurations with reusable units

, A three-month exhibition. In collaboration with two members; Byungchul Shin and Hyun-a Lee
"Folding chairs”, Mirae Asset Center1, Seoul (2013)

Foldable cardboard chair

 A two-week exhibition, in collaboration with Joonhaeng Lee

Skills

Prototyping: Skilled in 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC, woodshop tools, injection molding, CRP weaving, Arduino, Particle
Programming: Python (Django, Numpy, OpenCV), JavaScript, HTML, CSS, P5.js, Processing, C, C++
Software: Rhino3D (with GhPython, RhinoPython), AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Adobe Suite, TouchDesigner, Solidworks, Unity
Languages: English (Fluent), Korean (Native)