Hello! I'm Rayoung (Ray) Kim, an innovative designer who oscillates between the realms of architecture and technology. With a strong foundation in sustainable design and a passion for digital fabrication, I strive to create environmentally friendly and innovative architecture that push the boundaries of traditional architecture.
🚀 My Journey:
🌿 My Vision: I am dedicated to integrating sustainable practices with cutting-edge technology to shape the future of architecture. My work is driven by a commitment to creating spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally responsible and socially impactful.
THE_SYSTEM LAB, Seoul, KR, Architectural Intern
Developed concept of stimulating multisensory experience through by-products in Korean traditional whisky production and created a new brand identity for ‘Hite-Jinro Distillery’, resulting in a winning outcome in the competition
Collaborated with an international landscape team to renovate Yeouido Park in designing the ‘Yeouido Sejong Center’ as a new riverside landmark
Robotic Fabrication Studio (RFS), Seoul, KR, Computational Designer
Designed and fabricated ‘Decomposition Farm’ and ‘Machum House’, making it possible to build it through a 6-axis robotic arm, and published project details in the architecture magazine ‘Space’
Conducted several workshops for undergraduate students on manipulating a 6-axis industrial robotic arm
YongjuLee Architecture, Seoul, KR, Architectural Intern
Designed a louvered wood facade for ‘Dokkaebi Traditional Market Visiting Center’, suggesting it as a medium aimed at recovering social connection during the Pandemic
SQ Engineering, Seoul, KR, Research Assistant
For drone inspection department, analyzed cracks by size and shape found in the Seoul Metro Tunnel
Documented findings in an easily understandable format to generate solutions according to requirements
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, US, MArch, Master of Advanced Architectural Design