Taejun Kim

Taejun (TJ) Kim is a Lecturer at the University of Maryland, College Park's School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. He previously served as former adjunct faculty at Morgan State University's School of Architecture & Planning. As an architect, he leads design projects at Lord Aeck Sargent's Washington, D.C. office, specializing in healthcare, higher education, and mixed-use developments. His design philosophy emphasizes interdisciplinary strategies that integrate user experience and practical considerations across all project phases.

Education:

• Master of Architecture, Washington University in St. Louis (2010)
• Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Hongik University (2006)

Research & Design Focus: Taejun Kim's expertise spans diverse building typologies including healthcare facilities, educational campuses, senior living communities, and affordable housing. He prioritizes user-centric design that balances aesthetic innovation with functional and technical requirements. His work emphasizes the integration of design details that translate conceptual ideas into built environments.

Professional Experience: Preceding his current role, he worked at Cannon Design, Hord Coplan Macht, and E4H. He actively contributes to architectural education through guest critiques at graduate and undergraduate programs.