Architecture Portfolio | Brian Youn | 2021-2025 by brianyoun11

Brian Youn

B.S Architecture at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga

Experience

Education + Affiliation

Proficiencies + Skills

https://www.linkedin.com/in/byoun/ | brianyoun11@gmail.com | 470-437-5172

Sen Engineering Group — Assistant Technical Engineer

May 2023 - Aug 2023 | Singapore, S. Korea, Malaysia

Contributed to the construction phase of the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) project.

Assisted the Quantity Surveryor

• Clarified quantities from construction drawings, prepared cost estimates and bills of quantities, and organized project documentations, including contracts, submissions, and procurement schedules.

Assisted the Construction Manager

• Conducted site visits to observe construction progress, documented site activities, assisted in preparing daily reports, and tracked project timelines while coordinating between subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams.

General Task

• Developed a business proposal for establishing a new department in Indonesia.

• Translated product information, documents, contracts, etc between Korean and English, ensuring clear communication across stakeholders.

• Created a Company Profile containing key products.

Georgia Institute of Technology — B.S. Architecture

June 2021 - May 2025 | Atlanta, GA

Chi Psi Fraternity - Public Relations / Event Coordinator

June 2021 - Present | Atlanta, GA

• Kept in touch with the Interfraternity Council (IFC).

• Attended Greek Leadership Summits provided for PR and Event Coordinators by IFC in regards to safety, social media advertising, community outreach, etc.

• Handled the social media page of Alpha Iota Delta.

Vertically Integrated Projects Program - VR Heritage (In Progress)

January 2025 - May 2025 | Atlanta, GA

• Currently in the process of transcribing 3D scanned point cloud datas into Rhinoceros to create accurate and accessible floorplans, 3D models, etc which serves as a virtual library under the supervision of Dr. Myrsini Mamoli and Dr. Danielle Wilkins.

Real Estate Development Certificate (In Progress)

Expected May 2025 | Atlanta, GA

• Performed a market analysis, BOTE analysis, provided a development program, etc for a hypothetical mixed-use project taking place at Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA.

• Currently in the process of learning the financial aspects of commercial real estate development.

Mount Carmel School — Highschool Diploma

May 2021 | Saipan, MP (Northern Mariana Islands)

• Selected and spoke for the

- Northern Marianas Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

- Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors

- Mount Carmel School Stress Buster Mental Health Seminar

• Production Floor Manager of the Mount Carmel School Theatre Club

• Treasurer of the National Honor Society (Mount Carmel School)

Rhinoceros

Sketchup

Climate Studio Grasshopper

Model Making Basic Wood Work Lumion Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign)

Microsoft Office (Word, PPT, Excel) Matterport Scan (3d)

Photography/Social Media Management

Content

Learning Sanctuary

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Live Oak Studio | FALL 2024 | ARCH 4016

Location: Penn Center, St. Helena Island, SC

Collaborators: Carlo Fernandez & Austin Britt

New School for Film & Media Arts

Collaborators: Nathan Faircloth, Jarrett Ely pg 13-22 pg 23-34 pg 35-46 pg 47-58 pg 59-68 02 03 04 05 06

Vertical Undergraduate Design Studio

Summer 2024 | ARCH 4017

Location: 100 Ted Turner Dr NW, Atlanta, GA

Howard University Student Housing

Bolton Prize Studio | Spring 2024 | ARCH 3017

Location: Howard Univ. Washington, D.C.

Collaborators: Joshua Rivera

Iceland Beer Spa Experience Hub

Architecture Design Studio IV

Fall 2023 | ARCH 3016

Location: Skútustaðir 2, 660 Mývatn, Iceland

Tower of Experience

Architectural Design Studio Spring 2023 | ARCH 2017

Location: 52 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia

House of the People

Figuration & Deep Decoration

Fall 2022 | ARCH 2016

Location: Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Learning Sanctuary

Live Oak Studio | FALL 2024 | ARCH 4016

Location: Penn Center, St. Helena Island, SC

Collaborators: Carlo Fernandez & Austin Britt

Founded during the Port Royal Experiment in 1862, the Penn School was one of the first institutions dedicated to educating newly emancipated African Americans on the Sea Islands. Adopting the Hampton-Tuskegee model in 1901, students helped build the 50-acre campus, including industrial buildings, dormitories, and agricultural facilities. The school operated until 1948, when South Carolina granted African American students access to public high school education. It then transitioned into the Penn Center, offering educational programs ranging from early childhood to lifelong learning. Built to be a center for education, the Learning Sanctuary offers classrooms, flexible workshops, exhibition space, and open outdoor space to be able to adapt to of the learning needs of the Penn Center. The Learning Sanctuary also houses a cafe and private offices for the Penn Center.

Activity + Exhibition Perspective by Author

Site Map

Penn center, st. Helena island, SC

1”= 64’

Main Road

Existing Bldgs

Wind Analysis

Proposed Site + Road

Floorplan

1”= 32’

Process

1. Set exhibition space in an orientation to allow for natural ventilation

1 2 2 3 3 4

2. Create a large central gathering space that each program opens up to

3. Add amenities like a cafe in a central location

4. Raise up on plinth to protect the buildings from future water level rise

Process by Carlo F.

Wind / Sun Strategy

Based on the wind path, the building allows for a breezeway in the workshop and exhibition spaces with movable walls and garage doors to create natural air circulation and ventilation for the space.

Utilized sun path to achieve best indirect light into the sawtooth roof.

Elevation

Wind / Sun Strategy by Austin B.

Programmatic Axon

Light

Classroom

Circulation

Total:

Programmatic Axon by Author

Event vs Daily Courtyard Usage

Daily

- Foot traffic increase in classrooms/workshops/office

- Workshop walls closed providing privacy

- Less occupants in exhibition space/courtyard

Event day

- Foot traffic increase in exhibition space/courtyard/cafe

- Workshop walls open up allowing space to be flexible

- Less occupants in Classroom/Office

Event vs Daily / Collage by Author

Model Photograph

New School for Film & Media Arts

Vertical Undergraduate Design Studio

Summer 2024 | ARCH 4017

Location: 100 Ted Turner Dr NW, Atlanta, GA

The New School for Film and Media Arts is designed to address the growing needs of Atlanta's film industry by providing a state-of-the-art training facility for aspiring filmmakers, directors, cinematographers, and media technicians. Located near Centennial Park on Marietta Street, the building shares a city block with the Tabernacle Music Club and the Ferris Wheel, creating a vibrant cultural hub. Accommodating 150 students and 15 faculty and staff, the school features advanced classrooms, studios, production and post-production facilities, sound stages, editing suites, and screening rooms. It also includes housing for five Visiting Fellows who will teach and develop special projects during their one-year terms. The design emphasizes a strong connection between the film industry and the public, with spaces dedicated to showcasing experimental student work through exhibits and film series, fostering an environment of creativity and collaboration.

1”= 100’ 100 Ted Turner

Floorplan

Floor III

Screenining Room

Director’s Suite

Exterior Space

Apartment Unit (Floor 2-4)

Elevation

1”= 32’

Floor II

Screenining Room

Black Box Theater

Film Archive

Exterior Space

Film Archive

Apartment Unit (Floor 2-4)

Section

View from Floor I | Exterior space

View from Floor I | Apartment Entrance

Howard University Student Housing

Bolton Prize Studio | Spring 2024 | ARCH 3017

Location: Howard Univ. Washington, D.C.

Collaborators: Joshua Rivera

Howard University, located in Washington D.C, is currently experiencing a shortage of student housing on campus. With this motive, a piece of property which was being used as a parking lot, is planned to be transformed into a student housing apartment. The intent of this apartment was to create its own community with “fun” spaces for the residents and visitors. Housing up to 400 students, unique programs such as a zipline station, indoor soccer facility, rooftop garden / gathering space, etc are accompanied with cafes and restaurants located on the ground floor.

Rendering by Author

Site Context

Howard University, Washington, DC

Process

Site / Howard Univ. / Main Roads Indicated Main Roads extracted & Reflected

Immediate Site Context / Surrounding Buildings

Site Context by Author

Progression from extracted main roads & Site Boundary to form

Gathering Spaces

Brief Overview

Public V Private

Floorplan

Residential Floorplan

Elevation

1. 1-room apts.

2. 2-room apts.

3. 4-room apts.

4. Public study spaces

5. Private study spaces

6. Terrace 7. Zipline 8. Trash chute

Onlook Lobby

Mexican Restuarant

11. Buffalo Wild Wings

Starbucks

Howard Print Center

Amazon 15. UBreakIFix

16. Mini Mart

17. Dumpsters 18. Parking 19. Soccer Fields 20. Event Space

Section

Floor I

Floorplan by Joshua R.

View from rooftop garden

View

Model Photograph

Model + Photography by Author

Iceland Beer Spa Experience Hub

Architecture Design Studio IV

Fall 2023 | ARCH 3016

Location: Skútustaðir 2, 660 Mývatn, Iceland

The structure, inspired by the distinctive shape of Iceland’s craters, offers a unique experience for visitors as it allows people to fully immerse themselves in the natural attractions that Iceland has to offer. Iceland is known to be a popular tourist destination due to its captivating features such as craters, northern lights, waterfalls, and hot springs. Given the prevalence of craters, lakes, and the natural landscape in the project’s region, the structure acts as a central hub. Visitors are able to view the most distinctive features of the region, creating an immersive experience in itself. As visitors explore the structure, they are not just passive observers; they become active participants in a journey through Iceland’s unique geography. The design naturally blends in with the environment following the geometry of the craters, offering panoramic views of the surrounding craters, lakes, and the northern lights. It serves not only as a viewing platform but also as a gateway for a deeper understanding of the geological wonders that define this part of Iceland. To add on to the experience, a beer spa, brewery, and a cafe has been implemented to support visitors enjoy the unique experience.

Site Map

Skútustaðir 2, 660 Mývatn, Iceland

1. Site

2. Sel Hotel

3. Crater

4. Lake Myavatn

5. Skutustaoagigar Parking

6. Skutustaoakirkja (Lutheran Church)

7. Pathway

8. Skutustaoir Farmers

9. Guest House

10. Lake Stakholstjorn

11. Myavatn Visitor Center

Surrounding Site Viewshed

Experiment

This experiment focuses on exploring the interplay of natural elements (fire, ice, water, and steam) through scientific experiments to stimulate design thinking and strategies. We were tasked with observing, documenting, and creatively representing the dynamic interactions of primary elements in their variable states, using Iceland's unique geological context as inspiration. The goal is to integrate scientific observation and artistic expression to deepen understanding of the Anthropocene and the role of design in shaping the world.

I focused on analyzing the initial reaction of the experiment, choosing Variation 4 for its visually interesting and prolonged bubble patterns. By color-coding and studying the movement, I visualized the reaction’s flow and overlapping areas effectively. With this experiment, I was able to guide my thoughts toward blending in with the surrounding environment, which Iceland holds a lot of nature related aspects (craters, landscape, waterfalls, northern lights, etc)

Geology (Volcanoes / Craters)

Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Parti Statement / Process Matrix

Creating a structure that integrates with its natural surroundings, drawing inspiration from the distinctive geological features, such as craters and waterfalls, to create a unique and experiential building.

Active Volcanoes Crater Site

Structural Study Model + Circulation

1”= 16’

Floor I - Lobby / Cafe / Shop

Basement I - Beer Spa

View from Brewery (Floor II)

Exploded Axon

Private Beer Spa

Public Brewery

Public Lookout

Tower of Experience

Architectural Design Studio

Spring 2023 | ARCH 2017

Location: 52 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia

The Tower of Experience provides a unique experience for the people by providing a space to view, interact, and experience the beauty of natural light with different types of light components. Accompanied by the existence of natural light art, artwork created by artists and visitors are displayed throughout the space created through the art activities provided. As natural light is the main focus of this structure, people are guided towards the top of the building which would provide a lookout to experience both West and East downtown. The thought process of creating a tower of experience is to allow people to gather in one designated area to experience the unique value of downtown Atlanta. Downtown Atlanta holds a lot of values in terms of graffiti and street art which holds various artistic, political, and social messages that people want to portray through creative ways. In order to support this approach for the people of the downtown community, the tower of experience would provide an area for the people to learn, perform, and view the beauty of art and feel the downtown as a whole by providing a lookout as we are guided towards the top of the building.

Experience Concept Collage

The Tower of Experience provides a unique experience to the people by providing a space to view, interact, and experience the beauty of natural light with different types of light components. Accompanied by the existence of natural light art, artwork created by artists and visitors are displayed throughout the space created by individuals or through the art activities provided. As natural light is the main focus of this structure, people are guided towards the top of the building which would provide a lookout to experience both West and East downtown.

Site Concept Collage

Process

Light iteration within the structure

Process of floor placement natural light to reach floor I through light interaction and reflection

Light interaction / Light shelf Form

1”= 32’

Floor IV - Art Activity

Floor II - Art Display

Floor I - Lobby / Art Display

Basement I - Theater / Art Display

Section Collage

16’

Program

Exploded Axon

View from Theater (Floor BI)

House of the People

Figuration & Deep Decoration

Fall 2022 | ARCH 2016

Location: Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Collaborators: Nathan Faircloth, Jarrett Ely

Islamic tessellations are a form of art consisting of repeating geometric patterns creating a unique design, filling a space by interlacing and without having to overlap. As the Islamic tessellation was first found around 4000 BCE, the three main types of patterns are calligraphy, arabesques, and geometric patterns. Our research consisted of geometric patterns, which allowed us to dive deep into its unique charm. The Girih tiles consisted of five main shapes (decagons, hexagons, bowties, rhombuses, and pentagons) forming diverse types of interesting patterns, which allowed us to create our own variations. Rotating and scaling these five patterns became an essential process as we dove deeper into the process. As the Islamic tessellations were used in a decorative way to create unique structures, we were able to create multiple variations and concluded our investigation by constructing a structure implementing the Girih tiles, which was our main focus.

Render by Nathan F.

Precedent Analysis

Precedent Geometric Analysis

Strapwork Splines

This field examines multiple layers of radiality, each at different scales. It touches on the repeatable nature of Girih tiling and its ability to nest within itself.

Sub-Fields

These extracted fields each focus on a different quality of the

This composition explores the relationships between radiality, scaling, texture, and seriality within the 5-fold Girih system. Intentional use of negative space allows the opportunity to explore the idea of framing.

Field 1 | 5-fold

For these fields, we tried to explore different ways of blending between larger and smaller girih shapes to form larger, more abstarct forms.

larger parent field. The first demonstrates texturality, the second focuses on the use of negative space, and the third shows both scaling and radiality.

OPERATION II: FRACTALIZING

OPERATION III: ROTATING

OPERATION IV: EXTRUSION

Site Analysis

Program + Form

Our site lies on a sort of corridor, bordered on two sides by a dense forest. A singular street serves as the only circulation route for the site, so the building’s relationship to the street is vital. The connection route between the building and the public should reflect the building’s purpose, encouraging interaction with the community. By acting as an extension of pre-existing circulation routes, rather than a separate entity, it is able to weave itself into the fabric of the community it aims to serve.

In line with favela construction’s flexible and expandable nature, our design aims to leave most of the building’s spaces open, with movable partitions, dividers, and furniture, allowing for a variety configuration for different purposes. Rather than built spaces that define their functions, we aimed to instead design an infrastructure that the community can use to support and enrich itself.