Kitae Kim
Computational Designer, Architecture, Developer and Researcher
I create at the intersection of data and design, where algorithms meet human experience. My work explores how technology can enhance accessibility and bridge societal gaps through thoughtful computational solutions.
Recent Projects
The Grocery Link
Analysis Tool for Food Deserts and Delivery Gaps.
The Grocery Link is a data-driven tool that visualizes issues of food accessibility across the United States. By identifying areas where food deserts and the absence of delivery services overlap, it highlights the most vulnerable regions at a glance.
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The Grocery Link is a data-driven tool that visualizes issues of food accessibility across the United States. By identifying areas where food deserts and the absence of delivery services overlap, it highlights the most vulnerable regions at a glance.
Automated Fabrication
This project advances glue-free fabrication of interior insulation systems by developing self-supporting structures using automated computational tools like Grasshopper (.gh) and robotics.
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Curriculum Vitae
Education
May 2024 - May 2025
Master of Science in Computational Design Practices
Columbia University, GSAPP
Mar 2018 - Feb 2024
Bachelor of Architecture; School of Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Soongsil University
Experience
Jun 2024 - Sep 2024
Research Assistant
Center for Spatial Research, New York, United States
Contributed to the Cities of Bail project, which visualizes the practice of mortgaging property to secure bail across U.S.
Developed and designed the project page using GIS and JavaScript, including data analysis and visualization
Developed and designed the project page using GIS and JavaScript, including data analysis and visualization
Sep 2024 - Present
Making Studio Crew
Making Studio, New York, United states
Operated PLA and resin 3D printers for various design and fabrication tasks.
Assisted and guided projects using laser cutters and CNC machines
Assisted and guided projects using laser cutters and CNC machines
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
Research Assistant
City Place Lab (CPLAB), Seoul, South Korea
Conducted urban space analysis and data mapping related to autonomous vehicles, housing price prediction, and their impact on cities.
Developed data-driven models, simulations, and 3D modeling for urban projects and competitions.
Developed data-driven models, simulations, and 3D modeling for urban projects and competitions.
Mar 2020 - Mar 2022
Architecture supporter
Samsung C&T Corporation, Seoul, South Korea
Created and distributed architectural educational materials while organizing and managing events.
Taught architecture classes both online and offline for students and non-majors.
Taught architecture classes both online and offline for students and non-majors.
Mar 2021 - Jan 2022
President of Union
Union of Architecture University students (UAUS), Seoul, South Korea
Presented and facilitated the agenda through the meeting.
Prepared and progressed pavilion exhibition on Nodeul island in Seoul
Prepared and progressed pavilion exhibition on Nodeul island in Seoul
Academic Publications
2023
Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Urban Spatial Structure in Seoul Metropolitan Area: Focusing on Housing Price Distribution According to Changes in Travel Opportunity Cost
Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea, Vol.39, No.5
Collected residential environment data, wrote code for the analysis and conducted simulations.
2022
The Characteristics and Types of Roundabouts That Consider Multi-level Development of Autonomous Roads: Comparison and Cluster Analysis by Living Sphere in Seoul
Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea, Vol.38, No.11
Supported comparison and cluster analysis of road roundabouts.
Awards & Honors
2023
Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism Prize
Seoul 100-year Masterplan Exhibition Open Call for Proposals
Exhibition on Seoul Biennale at Seoul Urban Architecture Exhibition Hall, Aug 1 - Oct 29, 2023
Soongsil Engineering Award
Winning entry for Architecture Graduation Project
2022
Non Architecture Competition
Editorial Picks for Street of Tomorrow
Multi-level Development of Street Roundabouts
2021
National Science & Technology Scholarship
2 years Full-Ride Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement in the STEM field
UAUS Pavilion
Top 5 for Pavilion in disaster preparedness
Exhibition on Noduel Island, Seoul, South Korea, Sep 6 - Sep 26, 2021
Skills
Programming
Python
JavaScript
HTML/CSS
Qgis
ArchGis
Arduino
SQL
Leaflet
Pandas
Numpy
MApbox
Machine Learning
Modeling Software
Rhino 3D
Grasshopper
Revit
AutoDesk Auto CAD
Sketch Up
Envrionmental Analysis(Ladybut, Honeybee, Ecotect)
Visualization
Enscape
V-Ray
Rumion
Adube Creative Sutie(Phtoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro)
Figma
Fabrication
3D Printing
Laser Cutter
CNC Machine
Robotic Arm
Metal+Wood Tool