Yunhee Choe is an urban planner and urban designer whose work focuses on healthy urbanism, with particular emphasis on the relationship between the built environment and human health. Her practice encompasses urban planning and design, community development for LEED Certification, art, and film.

She has reached a broad public audience through hosting several architectural television programs and has expanded her professional practice beyond Tokyo and Seoul to New York, where she currently leads a company named after her.

She is the author of Vorstellung and Croissant, two books that present new perspectives on the built environment and her philosophy. As part of her ongoing commitment to sustainability, she exhibited furniture and lighting made from kenaf, a rapidly renewable natural fiber in New York and Chicago. Her work has also received international recognition and has been presented as a best-practice example at a government-led sustainability conference in Malaysia.

Drawing on her independent research in healthy urbanism, she applies evidence-based approaches to urban planning and design projects currently underway in Ecuador and Colombia. In 2026, she further disseminated this research and practice through an exhibition in Chicago featuring photographs and drawings from these projects.

Founded and led by Yunhee Choe, our urban planning and urban design practice is based in New York, with a focus on advancing human health and contributing to positive societal change through the built environment.

Healthy Built Environment

We believe the built environment encompasses everything, including aspects of medicine. Just as the human body and man-made structures share the need for well-designed forms that counteract gravity, we see that the environment directly influences human health. Through our approach, we create environments that encourage correct physical activity and redefine the concept of well-being.

Environmental Philosophy

We view the built environment as a profound language that shapes the narrative of life. We believe that the environment serves as a medium through which individuals can craft their own narratives, while also offering a context that accommodates a broad spectrum of meanings. Our practice is committed to creating environments that enhance the unique narratives of humanity.

Community Development

We recognize the fundamental significance of the built environment, spanning from individual structures to entire neighborhoods and cities. By engaging in collaborative design processes with communities and stakeholders, we create environments that align with local values, address community needs, and promote social equity and the economic development.

We have a diverse team of talented international urban planners, 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 passionate about creative problem-solving, eager to make the world better, and committed to thinking beyond the norm. Join us on our journey to build the future with us.