I only knew my grandfather through his home; he passed before I was born.
Though filled with his absence, I felt as though I could understand him through what he left behind.
When his house was met with a sadly common fate in the rapidly changing Korean building culture, I found it particularly disheartening to face the news of its demolition. I felt robbed of my childhood memories. To reduce his home to a mere memory was in essence my grandfather's second and final death.
This particular incident allowed me to recognize the intangible role of architecture. While searching for some sort of reconciliation, I found my way to studying architecture and globalization. These days, I day dream about the future building opportunities of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea...
I split my time between Chicago, New York, and Seoul
Roula Associates Architects, CHTD, Chicago, IL, US, Architecture Intern
Architecture Intern with Architect Roula Alakiotou, FAIA
Project: Holocaust Museum (Thessaloniki, Greece)
1:16 Model/ Design/ Drawing/ Research
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, US, Student Ambassador
Undergraduate Campus Tour Guide
Student Ambassador Coordinator (September 2013- May 2014)
Helped facilitate and organize on-campus events
Studio LC Architects, LLC, Chicago, IL, US, Model Intern
Model Intern with Architect David Leary
Project: Church at Firminy, France (Le Corbusier + José Oubrerie)
Bass wood Model/ Drawing/ Research
M.I. Design, Seoul, KR, Design/ Research Intern
Design/ Research Intern with Designer Junki Moon
Conducted market research and participated in future product ideation under the guidance of CEO Junki Moon. Also aided the Service Design Department with Client Company branding and imaging.
C- Square Design, Murray Hill, NY, US, Architecture Intern
AutoCAD/ Site Visitation and Analysis/ Design
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, US, Bachelors, Architecture
School of the Art Institute BFA Fellowship, Grant
SAIC's Annual Fellowship Competition has a long-standing history dating back to 1901. The multiple cash awards enable recipients to continue their professional growth through advanced independent study, art making, research, and/or travel. The Fellowship Competition is held each spring for students who are scheduled to graduate in the current academic year.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Merit Scholarship, Scholarship
2010- 2014
SAIC annually awards a substantial number of undergraduate, merit-based scholarships to new students. Students are considered for these scholarships when they first apply to the school, and there is no separate application. Recipients are selected through a holistic review of each student's academic history, portfolio, and statement of intent.
John W. Kurtich Foundation Travel Scholarship, Scholarship
Berlin, Germany for Summer 2014
The John W. Kurtich Foundation Travel Scholarships have been created for the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) through a generous gift through the Kurtich Foundation. The purpose of the scholarships is to advance student opportunities to participate in international study programs. The John W. Kurtich Foundation Travel Scholarships offer $5,000 scholarships to up to 18 students each year to assist with tuition and travel expenses for approved international study trips.
Betsy Karp Merit Award, Scholarship
Awarded by the department of Architecture, Interior Architecture, Designed Objects (AIADO) at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago to a Student of Architecture for displaying excellence in studio.