Founded and led by Yunhee Choe, our architecture and urban design practice is based in New York City, Japan, and Korea, significantly impacting human health and well-being, and contributing to positive societal change.

Healthy Built Environments: We believe architecture encompasses everything, including aspects of medicine. Just as the human body and architecture share the need for well-designed structures that counteract gravity, we see architecture plays a crucial role in supporting and correcting the body. Through our approach, we create spaces that promote physical health by encouraging active living, ensuring access to clean air and water, and facilitating exercise and rehabilitation.

Architecture as Philosophy: We view architecture as a profound language that shapes the narrative of life. Similar to filmmaking, we believe architecture serves as a medium through which individuals can craft their own stories, with space providing the backdrop. Our practice is dedicated to crafting spaces that resonate with and enrich the distinctive narratives of every individual.

Community Development: We acknowledge the crucial role of architecture in shaping the built environment, ranging from individual structures to entire neighborhoods and cities. Through collaboration with communities and stakeholders in the design process, we craft spaces that align with local values, address community needs, and foster social equity and economic development.

Yunhee Choe
Intl. Assoc. AIA, LEED Green Associate

Yunhee Choe is renowned for infusing her architectural creations with a blend of philosophical and medical perspectives. With over 20 years of experience, she excels at creating designs that uniquely engage users and has demonstrated success leading diverse teams through large, rigorous, and complex international projects. Her work includes architecture, furniture, painting, as well as writing and film. 
Embarking on art and music at age 4, she had a vivid imagination focused on space – beyond Earth and the universe. By 6, her drawings gained national fame, and in an interview, she expressed her ambition to become an architect dedicated to creating a better world.

After working for GS Group, she founded YC in 2007, garnering acclaim for her residential architecture specifically tailored for celebrities. Quickly rising to prominence, she secured her own TV series, magazine features, and a multitude of collaborations. In 2019, she expanded her firm from Tokyo and Seoul to New York, where she continues to lead her eponymous firm.

In 2023, she released Vorstellung, a book encapsulating a fresh interpretation of space and her philosophy. Moreover, she showcased her Hiut furniture and lighting creations in New York and Chicago, utilizing sustainable material Kenaf. She founded the non-profit organization IAAH, embodying a positive movement to promote health and contribute to changing the world for the better through architecture.

We have a diverse team of talented international architects, designers, and partners, all committed to creating healthier spaces, fostering human development, and contributing to a better world. Our journey entails continuous learning, research, experimentation, and innovation.

We are actively seeking interns, designers, and experienced project leaders to join our team and collaborate closely on innovative projects spanning various scales and typologies. Candidates for these positions are deeply passionate about creative problem-solving, effective design communication, and possess a worldwide perspective. Join us on our journey in architecture and urban design.