Sohyun (Pronunciation: Soh-yun. 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

Master of Science in Computational Design, Carnegie Mellon University (2023-2025)
School of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, United States

Bacheler of Architecture, 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

• A Minimal Making Grammar,
  Ongoing MS 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
• Antipode,
  IoT design
• Material Degradation,
  Visual Web Molecular Simulator
  for Newcomers via P5.js
• Audio Reactive Cyberpunk City,
  Responsive Visuals to Realtime Guitar Play
• Gallery Matcher,
  Web application development
• Rubik’s furniture layout generator,
  Unity Game Design

Research Experience

Design Research Collective Lab Researcher (Current)
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, accepted abstract.
Summary: This research explores an innovative bottom-up design approach using Shape Grammars, aimed at creating flexible and reusable 3D lattice structures with minimal fabrication requirements. By developing a system centered on a single, simple unit referred to as the "seed shape," the research demonstrates how modular, interlocking assemblies can be achieved without fasteners, adhesives, or curing time. The fabrication approach highlights the potential for scalability and resource efficiency in computational design. The abstract has been accepted for presentation at CAADRIA 2025 in Tokyo.

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: mainly with 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)

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
Role: Leader, speaker team arrangement, design development, coordination.

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)
, in collaboration with two members, a competition of structure design
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, 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.

Publications: Articles Featuring Work

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

Courses and Workshops

Training program, Sustainable Architectural Design Experts (2018)
Korea Association of Architects

Workshop: Digital Form Finding, “Virtual Actuality” (2012)
workshop via Processing
Yonsei University

Design Studio: “Incremental Bridges” (2011)
in Batam, Indonesia
National University of Singapore

Exhibitions

Exhibition, “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

Exhibition, “Folding chair”, Mirae Asset Center1, Seoul (2013)
with elastic, 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
Software: Rhino3D (with GhPython, RhinoPython), AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Adobe Suite, TouchDesigner, Solidworks, Unity
Languages: English (Fluent), Korean (Native)