Education
MS in Computational Design, Carnegie Mellon University (2023-Current)B. Arch, Yonsei University (2008-2014)
Recent Projects
- Exquisite Corpse,
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- Minimum Spanning Tree vs. Maximum Spanning Tree,
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- My Vectors in Last November,
- Antipode,
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- Material Degradation,
for Newcomers via P5.js
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- Shape of Time,
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- Audio Reactive Cube,
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- Rubik’s furniture layout generator,
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Research Experience
Computational Fabrication Research (Summer 2024)Architectural Robotics Research (Spring 2024)
Computational Design Web Master (Fall 2023 - Current)
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Building Information Group, Yonsei University (2012-2013)
Role: Testing assistant for
Professional Experience
Associate Architect, AWA Architects (2021-2022)Registered Architect, Korea Institute of Registered Architect (KIRA) (2019)
Project Manager at Ublo | Façade Designer, VS-A Korea (2018 - 2021)
Role:
: Smart Ublo; Ventilation Sensor Phase 1
Junior Architect, Designcamp Moonpark dmp (2015 - 2018)
Role:
Junior Architect, The System Lab (2014)
Role:
Building Engineer Qualification, Human Resources Development Service of Korea(2013)
Intern, Il Hoon Roh Studio (2014)
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)
Role: Leader, speaker team arrangement, design development, coordination.
First Place, “A Way to Han River “, B.Arch Graduation Thesis, Yonsei University (2013)
Honorable Mention, “Overhead Tensegrity”, Korean Structural Engineers Competition (2012)
Role: Design development, production.
Full Scholarship, National Engineering Scholarship, Korea Student Aid Foundation (KOSAF) (2008-2013)
Full Scholarship, Yonsei Eagle Scholarship, Yonsei University (2008)
Lectures and Conference Presentations
Guest Instructor, “Kinetic Architecture”, Soongsil University, Korea (Nov. 2021)Guest Instructor, “Introduction to Architecture Design Practice”, Soongsil University, Korea (April 2021)
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
, 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)
Assistant Instructor, “Architectural Education for Children with their Parents”, Department of Culture and Arts, Suwon City Hall, Korea (Mar-June 2019)
Publications
Sohyun Jin. “The Works of Rookies.” A&C Architecture Magazine vol.391, Dec. 2013, pp.191. of 2014
Sohyun Jin. “2013 Posco Steel Design Festa.” C3 KOREA vol.349 supplement, Sep. 2013, pp.16-17.
Courses and Workshops
Training program, Sustainable Architectural Design Experts (2018)Workshop: Digital Form Finding, “Virtual Actuality” (2012)
Yonsei University
Design Studio: “Incremental Bridges” (2011)
National University of Singapore
Exhibitions and Other Projects
Exhibition, “Urban Jungle Gym”, as a competition winner, Posco Center Building and Posco A&C Building, Seoul (2013)Exhibition, “Folding chair”, Mirae Asset Center1, Seoul (2013)
Skills
Prototyping: 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC milling, plastic injection molding, CRP weavingProgramming: Grasshopper, Java Script, HTML, CSS, Processing, p5.js
Software: Rhino 3D (Expert), Therm, Sketch Up, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Enscape, Auto Cad
Languages: English (Fluent), Korean (Native)
Here is my study work on product design
It shows a collection of mechanical, geometrical, chemical, and logical experiment documents and research about a window product system.
I had been in charge of a pilot project, developing Ublo, a circle window system composed of perforated glass and custom covers, in a facade design & engineering firm.
Due to the previous history of accumulated data in facade technology, and colleagues with different engineering backgrounds, it was a joyous challenge to conduct the design project. Since this pilot project started purely from motivation for the product’s implementation with practical knowledge, the business side of the development was not our priority. It helped me focus on the product’s quality and architectural design instead of market orientation.
Due to the previous history of accumulated data in facade technology, and colleagues with different engineering backgrounds, it was a joyous challenge to conduct the design project. Since this pilot project started purely from motivation for the product’s implementation with practical knowledge, the business side of the development was not our priority. It helped me focus on the product’s quality and architectural design instead of market orientation.
Although a circular window is not a new product, the concept of plugs on perforated glass is considered
unprecedented when considering thermal performance and better visibility. It was challenging to set the right questions with nothing to refer to. One question we tackled was researching and refining the material to serve the window’s purpose. Properties we considered include UV protection, chemical components, physical durability, thermal performance, air tightness, discoloration, buoyancy ventilation, etc.
This what-can-be-done-will-be-done way of thinking encouraged critical thinking towards whether it is technically correct, what the advantages over the conventional prototypes are, or which orientation is best for each application.
This what-can-be-done-will-be-done way of thinking encouraged critical thinking towards whether it is technically correct, what the advantages over the conventional prototypes are, or which orientation is best for each application.
Ublo application substitutes the traditional window styles.