JAEWON KIM
Designing Architecture That Speaks at First Sight
Jaewon Kim is an M.Arch candidate at Columbia GSAPP, graduating in 2026. Jaewon Kim holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Hongik University, awarded the grand prize for the graduation project. Jaewon Kim's work explores the intersection of design representation and architectural legibility, emphasizing how spatial concepts communicate intent at first sight.
Education
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Columbia GSAPP New York, United States Master of Architecture - Sep 2023 - May 2026
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Hongik University Seoul, South Korea Bachelor of Architecture - Mar 2016–Feb 2022
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Architectural Association Visiting School Stuttgart, Germany - Sep 2018
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Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Kunst Stuttgart Stuttgart, Germany - Sep 2018
Awards & Honors
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Columbia GSAPP Merit Based Scholarship New York, United States - Oct 2024
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Hongik School Of Architecture Collection 2021 Best Project Seoul, South Korea - Dec 2021
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Architectural Institute of Korea Student Architectural Conference Excellence Award Seoul, South Korea - Oct 2021
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Hongik University Graduation Project Grand Prize Seoul, South Korea - June 2021
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Hongik University Academic Excellence Scholarship Seoul, Korea - Mar 2017–Dec 2018​
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NO Architecture, New York, United States - May 2024 - Aug 2024​
Professional Experience
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Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) Design Fair Seoul, South Korea - April 2022
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Urban Regeneration Studies Along Seoul Subway Line2-Bongcheon Station, Subeditor Seoul, South Korea - Aug 2019