Seong Hyun Leem is a Master of Architecture Candidate ('25) at Columbia University, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation and holds a Bachelor of Interior Architecture from Hongik University, School of Architecture, Summa Cum Laude. Following the completion of his undergraduate studies, Seong Hyun was awarded 1st Prize for his thesis project, Alumni President Honors.
Academic Experience -
1. Columbia University - Architectural Drawing & Representation Graduate Teaching Assistant / New York / Sep 2024 - May 2025
2. Columbia University - Core II Studio Graduate Teaching Assistant / New York / Jan 2024 - May 2024
3. Columbia University - Core I Studio Graduate Teaching Assistant / New York / Sep 2023 - Dec 2023
4. Hongik University - Digital Design Class Part-Time Lecturer / Seoul / May 2022 - Jun 2022
5. Hongik University - Founder of ADD+ (Architecture & Digital Design) / Seoul / Feb 2021 - Present
Professional Experience -
1. OMA - Architectural Intern / New York / June 2024 - August 2024
2. TPL Architects - Architectural Intern / Seoul / Dec 2021 - May 2022
3. History Future Architecture Lab - Research Assistant / Seoul / Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
Education -
1. Columbia University - Master of Architecture / New York / Sep 2022 - May 2025
2. Hongik University - Bachelor of Interior Architecture / Seoul / Feb 2016 - Feb 2022
Awards -
1. Merit Scholarship - Columbia GSAPP / October 2024
2. Center for Architecture Allwork Scholarship - AIA New York, Center for Architecture / May 2024
3. Architizer A+ Vision Awards 2023 - 3 Special Mentions for Artistic Visualization + Model Making / Sep 2023
4. Graduation Exhibition 1st Prize Award - Hongik University / Jun 2021
5. AURI President Award - Hanok Competition / Oct 2021
6. Academic Excellence Dean's Award - Hongik University / 2020
Exhibitions -
1. ADD+ Overture - DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza), Seoul / Nov 2021
2. Next Generation Architects Exhibition - Seoul National University Museum / 2021
Within the Realm of Architecture Unfolds a Journey Committed to Transcending Conventional Boundaries and Embracing Openness as a Guiding Ethos. At it Essence, this Architecture Philosophy Seeks to Re-Think Public Spaces as Dynamic, Inclusive Environments that Breathe Life into the Communities they Serve. Motivated by a Deep-Seated Belief in Architecture’s Power to Foster Connections, Inspire Creativity, and Drive Social Change, this Portfolio Stands as a Testament to a Thoughtful Exploration of Existing Conditions.
Far From an Arbitrary Compilation of Structures, this Portfolio Represents a Deliberate Engagement with the Intricacies of the Existing Built Environment. The Approach to Architecture is not one of Discretion but a Thoughtful Intent to Re-Think the Potential of Public Spaces. Each Project is a Conscious Effort to Navigate the Nuances of the Existing Conditions, Posing Questions, Challenging Assumptions, and Ultimately Creating Spaces that Resonate with the Pulse of the Communities they Inhabit. This Architectural Odyssey Invites Exploration into Spaces where Openness Transcends Static Backgrounds, Evolving into Vibrant Stages for the Unfolding Narratives of our Communities.