Mikyoung Kim

Mikyoung Kim
EducationOberlin College, Harvard Graduate School of Design
OccupationsLandscape architect, academic
TitleFounding principal of Mikyoung Kim Design

Mikyoung Kim, FASLA is an American landscape architect, urban designer, and founding principal of Mikyoung Kim Design. Her studio was named by Fast Company as one of the world's most innovative architecture firms.

Early life and education

Mikyoung Kim was born in Hartford, Connecticut[1] . She initially aimed for a career as a concert pianist until she developed tendinitis in her early 20s.[2]

While at Oberlin College, Kim also studied sculpture. She graduated with a BS in Sculpture/Art History with a minor in music.[3] She subsequently studied landscape architecture at Harvard Graduate School of Design.

Work

Mikyoung Kim Design

Kim's projects include the Chonggye Canal restoration in Seoul, Korea, Ford's Michigan Central Park, TMC Helix Park Houston, TX, the Crown Sky Garden in Chicago, IL and the Chicago Botanic Garden[4]. The firm pioneered the integration of neurodivergent science with biophilic design, with a focus on building social connections in the public realm. Their work with healthcare institutions includes the Crown Sky Garden at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Boston Children's Hospital,[5], Children's National in D.C., New York Presbyterian Cancer Hospital, Northwestern Cancer Center, and the Miami Healing Garden at the Jackson South Community Hospital.[6]

The Chonggye River in Seoul, South Korea opened in 2006. The Canal includes the conversion of one of the city's polluted waterways into a local amenity that attracts 90,000 pedestrians a day.[7]

Teaching

Mikyoung Kim was a full time faculty member at the Rhode Island School of Design for eighteen years. [8] and was the Department Head at RISD[9][8] for five years. Currently, Kim holds a Professor Emerita position. She has also taught at the Harvard Graduate School of Design in Landscape Architecture.[10] and was the Glimcher Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Knowlton School of Architecture at Ohio State University.[11]

Select awards

Cooper Hewitt Design Award. Landscape Architecture

American Society of Landscape Architects Design Medal

American Society of Landscape Architects Firm of the Year Award

Mikyoung Kim Design awarded Fast Company Worlds Most Innovative Companies - Architecture[6]

Veronica Rudge Green Prize in Urban Design, Harvard University for ChonGae Canal in Seoul, South Korea - Architecture[12]

References

  1. ^ "Mikyoung Kim". Landscape Architect + Designer Profiles. Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  2. ^ Julie, Lasky (6 February 2013). "Mikyoung Kim's Healing Gardens". New York Times. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
  3. ^ "2014 Fellows Profiles". American Society for Landscape Architects. Archived from the original on 11 October 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Mikyoung Kim's new Glencoe learning and discovery campus encourages children's sensory discovery of the natural world—minus the gaudiness of plastic playgrounds or an over prescription of experiences". Global Design News. 26 September 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  5. ^ "Mikyoung Kim Design's green master plan and gardens at Boston Children's Hospital are designed for healing". 20 December 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Most Innovative Companies: Mikyoung Kim Design". Fast Company. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  7. ^ Revkin, Andrew C. (2009-07-16). "Peeling Back Pavement to Expose Watery Havens". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  8. ^ a b Hilderbrand, Gary (14 March 2014). "You Must Engage: an Interview with Mikyoung Kim, FASLA". Landscape Architecture Magazine. Retrieved 2019-05-09.
  9. ^ Taylor, Lindsey (4 March 2014). "Landscape Architects Share Their Favorite Things". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2019-05-09.
  10. ^ "Mikyoung Kim MLA '92 Receives 2018 ASLA Design Medal". Harvard GSD Grounded Visionaries - Alumni & Friends. 6 July 2018. Archived from the original on 16 October 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  11. ^ "Mikyoung Kim is the 2018 Glimcher Distinguished Visiting Professor". Knowlton School. 9 August 2018. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  12. ^ Robinson, Alexander; Hopton, Myvonwynn (2011). "Cheonggyecheon Stream Restoration Project". doi:10.31353/cs0140. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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