MOKYOUNG KIM
Selected Works
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ARCHEO DESIGN STUDIO
SCHEMATIC DESIGN • DESIGN DEVELOPMENT • CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT
As part of the two-tower residential project, Tower A at 410 N Elizabeth is a 33-story building featuring 384 units, including studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedrooms apartments. The building offers amenity spaces such as indoor swimming pool, fitness and yoga rooms, and shared offices.
HONORABLE MENTION • TEAM: MOKYOUNG KIM,
WENHAN ZHANG
The 2021 IIDA Design Competition required two design solutions for a primary care clinic in Chicago, Illinois: one for a partia renovation and another for a full renovation. The design aimed to enhance physician efficiency, create a seamless patient experience, and foster a sense of “homefulness” and well-being.
DESIGN CONCEPT 1 - FULL RENOVATION
The renovation of the primary clinic aims to enhance flexibility, comfort, and freshness by thoughtfully incorporating geometry, circulation, and color. The design optimizes physician efficiency and fosters a seamless patient experience through an open floor plan that promotes a bright, welcoming atmosphere. A carefully curated palette of white and blue evokes a sense of cleanliness, tranquility, and simplicity, reinforcing the clinic’s commitment to health and well-being.
CAREGIVER SPACES
- Design spaces that are easily adaptable to changing processes and priorities
- Effectively support clinicians‘ spectrum of work with a variety of interconnected settings
PUBLIC SPACES
- Create inviting, well hosted transition spaces that reduce stress and reflect organizational values
- Provide for productve transitions with a range of settings appropriate for varying activities and durations
PATIENT SPACES
- Optimize spatial efficiency and hygiene
- Provide for participants’ emotional needs and comfort
DESIGN CONCEPT 2 - PARTIAL RENOVATION
The concept for the partial renovation of the primary clinic is rooted in the principles of lightness and tranquility. Drawing inspiration from natural aesthetics and meditation, the design features a soft color palette and warm wood finishes to cultivate a sense of “homefulness” and well-being. Ample natural light and the use of ash wood work together to reduce patient stress, while glowing patterns along the hallway evoke the peaceful sensation of walking along a rural path.
CAREGIVER SPACES
- Design spaces that are easily adaptable to changing processes and priorities
- Effectively support clinicians’ spectrum of work with a variety of interconnected settings
PUBLIC SPACES
- Create inviting, well hosted transition spaces that reduce stress and reflect organizational values
- Provide for productve transitions with a range of settings appropriate for varying activities and durations
PATIENT SPACES
- Warm color that evokes a sense of strength and reliability
- Brings warmth, comfort, and security
STUDIO PROJECT
Surrounded by Lake Michigan and located near Chicago, Northerly Island provides a spatial opportunity that would benefit the communities with urban farming and public well-being. The Center for nutrition and wellness supports education, production, and preparation of food through growing/farming, workshops, lectures, and community engagement.
“Community farming enhances public wellbeing by providing fresh, locally sourced food and promoting sustainable living practices.
Urban food gardens not only address food insecurity but also strengthen community bonds, providing spaces for social interaction, mental wellness, and environmental stewardship.”
East/West Section
