Hello!
My name is Mook Lim.
I graduated from RISD with a B. Arch. and B.F.A in 2022 and have training and work experience in diverse fields including graphic design, ceramics, fashion, etc. Currently, I work as the sole junior designer and project manager at a small architecture studio in New York City.
studio ai architects, New York, Junior Designer/ Project Manager
Visited sites for field measurements, punch lists update, and communication with contractors and clients
Assisted AutoCAD drawings for plans, elevations, and set of documents
Produced simple Rhino 3D-model renderings for clients’ understanding of the spaces
Prepared client presentation slides
Dealt with office calls, office cleaning, and construction item orders
Making Works, New York, Millwork Assistant
Built Rhino 3D-models and AutoCAD 2D-drawings for millworks of pre-concept projects
Prepared hardware for millwork assembly
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI, US, Architecture CAD Lab
Assisted students with lab facilities and printing
Assisted office manager with setting up the lab facilities
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RISD AIAS - Secretary & Member
Organized schedules and spaces for weekly meetings and events
Took notes and comments down during meetings
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI, US, TA - Making of Design Principle
Assisted students with software related inquiries and feedback
Weekly skill-building office hours to support students
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI, US, RISD Student Alliance - Student Representative in Architecture
Attended meetings with student representatives to improve existing program
Planned, advertised, and held department events and shows
Root Studio, Oaxaca, MX, Winter Intern
Prepared and participated in the Rammed Earth Workshop
Research on Mexican art with the use of local materials
PRAUD, Seoul, KR, Summer Intern
Produced illustrations of land use, mapping mountains and parks in Seoul, Korea
Produced diagrams and drawings for JeungSan-dong Competition
Seoul Biennale of Architecture & Urbanism, Seoul, KR, Summer Assistant
Participated in the exhibition Collective City
Assisted setting up the exhibition at DongDaeMoon Design Plaza (DDP)
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI, US, RISD Orientation Leader
Planned the orientation program for incoming Freshmen
Led efforts to promote inclusivity and celebration of diversity on campus
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, US, Summer Program
Online course on Visual Communication
The Home for the Blind Competition [shortlisted], Nomination
The Home for the Blind competition is part of a Bee Breeders Competition series focused on accessible architecture. It seeks designs for a semi-detached house for a single-blind occupant, including basic amenities such, as a kitchen, bedroom, living room, and bathroom, as well as a small courtyard. The competition asked the questions: How can architecture influence the way a person moves through a home? How can it help people to feel safe, comfortable, and independent?
RISD Architecture Department Award, Honorable Mention
Selected as an impactful student on architecture studio culture at RISD
Oaxaca Travel Course, Other
Selected among applicants to the travel course
Studio Model Selection 2, Honorable Mention
Studio models were chosen for archival by the architecture department at RISD
Studio: Architectural Design
Unused Urban Space Innovation Project - Design Competition for JeungSan Public Housing Complex [3rd], 3rd Place
The competition is to design a proposal for a public housing complex in JeungSan-dong area in Seoul, South Korea.
Studio Model Selection 1, Honorable Mention
Studio models chosen for archival by architecture department at RISD
Studio: Making of Design Principle (MoDP)
