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Residential development
Ho-Gyum KIM
Senior Project Designer, Registered Architect
Brooklyn, US.About
Highly accomplished and results-driven Senior Project Designer with over 9 years of experience in leading complex architectural projects from concept through completion. Proven expertise in guiding design ideation, developing compelling architectural solutions, and orchestrating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, on-budget, and on-time projects. Adept at fostering strong client relationships and championing innovative design cultures across diverse sectors including hospitality, residential, education, and mixed-use developments. Registered Architect in New York State with a comprehensive understanding of design, documentation, and project management tools.
Work
Carlos Zapata Studio
|Senior Project Designer
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Summary
Led design and project execution for a diverse portfolio of architectural projects, from initial concept through detailed design and construction oversight.
Highlights
Spearheaded design ideation sessions and developed compelling design resolutions, consistently meeting high design standards across all projects.
Orchestrated seamless coordination with consultants, designers, and regulatory authorities, ensuring design integrity and achieving on-time, on-budget project delivery.
Cultivated robust client relationships, effectively translating client aspirations into successful architectural visions and outcomes.
Championed an open-minded and collaborative design culture, fostering innovation and exploration within multidisciplinary project teams.
Robert A.M. Stern Architects
|Intern Designer
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Contributed to interior design development, custom detailing, documentation, and visualization for various architectural projects.
Highlights
Assisted in developing detailed interior designs and custom architectural elements for high-profile projects, including a luxury residential tower.
Produced comprehensive documentation and high-quality visualizations to support design presentations and project approvals.
Heerim Architects and Planners
|Lead Designer
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Led design efforts for numerous competition entries, overseeing various stages from conceptualization to team management.
Highlights
Spearheaded design for multiple award-winning and high-placing competition entries, demonstrating exceptional conceptual and technical design capabilities.
Managed and coordinated primary systems, massing, and facade design, ensuring comprehensive project integration and aesthetic coherence.
Directed visualization efforts and managed design teams, optimizing workflow and achieving successful project outcomes.
Education
Columbia University GSAPP
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Master of Architecture
Architecture
Hongik University
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Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Architecture
Awards
2018 Prix de Versailles: Continental Awards North America
Awarded By
Prix de Versailles
Recognized for outstanding design and architectural achievement for the Aventura Mall project.
2016 Chicago Athenaeum: International Architecture Award
Awarded By
The Chicago Athenaeum
Awarded for the High Tech Tower project, recognizing excellence in international architecture.
2015 Korean Architecture Awards - Prime Minister Award
Awarded By
Korean Architecture Awards (Prime Minister)
Received for the Korea Power Exchange project, acknowledging significant architectural contribution.
Certificates
New York State Registered Architect
Issued By
New York State
NCARB Certificate
Issued By
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Skills
CAD Software
Revit, AutoCAD, .rvt, .dwg.
3D Modeling & Parametric Design
Rhino (.3dm), Grasshopper (.gh), 3ds Max (.max), Maya (.ma), Blender, CATIA (.CAT).
Graphic Design & Post-Production
Adobe Illustrator (.ai), Adobe Photoshop (.psd), Adobe InDesign (.ind), Adobe After Effects (.aep), Adobe XD (.xmp).
Rendering
V-Ray (.vrscene), Twinmotion (.tm).
Project Management Tools
Bluebeam Revu, Procore.
Office Productivity Suite
Microsoft Excel (.xls), Microsoft Word (.doc), Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt).
Projects
High Tech Tower
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Mixed-Use development (Office, Hotel, Resi, Convention, Retail)
Aventura Mall
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Retail development
Pratt Institute School of Art
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Institutional facility
Dwight School Hanoi
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Education project (60 classrooms + STEAM labs, Gym, Pool, 800 seat Auditorium)
Blowing Rocks Condominium
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Residential development
Fontainbleau Resort and Casino
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Hospitality/Convention development
Gentor Monterrey
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Hospitality/Residential complex
Kigali Green Complex
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Mixed-Use development (Office, Bank, Mall, F&B)
555 River House
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Mixed-Use development (Office, Hotel, Resi, Convention, Parking)
30 Park Place
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Residential tower with Amenities Floor Interior (82F)
Rutgers Univ. Masterplan
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Higher Education Masterplan - Concept Design Phase
Cheongju University Arena
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Cultural facility (6,000-seat Arena, Swimming Pool)
YTN Media Center
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Corporate Broadcasting facility
Korea Power Exchange
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Corporate office building
Sejongro Four Seasons
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Hospitality project (322 keys)
National Daegu Science Center
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Cultural Science Museum
Kyungju Convention Center
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Convention/Exhibition center