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SAIC faculty member Hong Yeol In.

Hong Yeol In

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Bio

Hong Yeol In is an accomplished architectural designer and the principal of BYNOTABLE, an international design practice operating in the United States, Korea, and Japan. With a background spanning fine arts and architecture, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to design, integrating artistic expression with functional and innovative spatial solutions.

He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), where he developed a strong foundation in conceptual thinking and visual design. He later pursued a Master of Architecture at Cornell University, refining his architectural expertise with a focus on materiality, spatial storytelling, and contemporary design methodologies.

As the principal of BYNOTABLE, Hong Yeol In leads a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from residential and commercial spaces to cultural institutions and urban interventions. His work reflects a keen sensitivity to context, sustainability, and user experience, pushing the boundaries of traditional architectural practice.

In his teaching, he focuses on developing architectural concepts through both traditional and modern design tools. He encourages students to explore a range of design methods, from hand-drawing and physical modeling to digital techniques, fostering critical thinking, design experimentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration in architectural education.

Courses

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Description

This course teaches the fundamental concepts and applications of architectural structures, with an emphasis on the math and science necessary to analyze and design structural elements and systems.

The course focuses on the properties of materials, the appropriateness of different structural systems to various architectural applications, and on how architects communicate their intentions with engineers and other professionals involved in the design and construction of building structures.

Class work includes lectures; readings and discussions; and exercises to perform structural calculations and produce construction drawings and details at varying levels of complexity. This course requires students to have a laptop that meets SAIC's minimum hardware specifications and runs the department software template including Rhino and Revit.

Class Number

2281

Credits

3