I'm Heejung Kim, a junior architect with a vision to design architecture that positively impacts people within urban environments.
Having graduated with a B.Arch from South Korea in 2021, I honed my practical skills in the designer pool of Heerim, a leading architectural firm, for nearly two years. Seeking a broader understanding of architecture and urbanism, I pursued my M.S. Architecture & Urban Design at Columbia University's GSAPP, graduating in May 2024.
Driven by a passion to create spaces that enhance lives, I'm dedicated to realizing innovative architectural solutions that resonate with communities. Let's build a better future together.
Columbia University, New York, NY, US, Associate II
- Teaching Associate at Columbia Universtiy GSAPP
- Supported a class (Reading New York Urbanism) with building grade system
- Led discussion sessions
- Commented on students' assignments
- Supported students by providing resources
Heerim Architects & Planners, Seoul, KR, Associate
- Collaborated within Designer Pool 2, a specialized department focused on architectural design competitions, contributing to a total of 8 projects.
- Developed and proposed alternative floor plans and mass designs for 3 architectural competition projects, meticulously crafting persuasive proposals to effectively communicate design concepts.
- Played a key role in the facade design for 7 projects, where I conceptualized and iterated on numerous facade design alternatives. Notably, my suggestions for facade designs were selected and implemented as the final designs in 3 of these projects, demonstrating my ability to translate conceptual ideas into successful real-world solutions.
SH Value Engineering Competition for Students, 3rd Place
Architectural Design Fair, Nomination
CAPSTONE DESIGN Competition, 1st Place
Science Prodigy Scholarship, Scholarship
