Hae-Won Shin

Hae-Won Shin is a Senior Lecturer in Professional Practice at the Department of Architecture, Monash University. She is a Korean architect specializing in architecture and urban infrastructure projects across various scales. Her professional practice includes founding LokalDesign in Seoul (2005) and curating the Korean Pavilion at the 17th Venice Architecture Biennale (2021) with the project 'Future School.' She has been recognized with the Young Architect Award from the Korean Architects Institute in 2013.

Her research interests span architecture, urban planning, and sustainable design, with a focus on integrating cultural heritage and community engagement into infrastructure projects. Her work bridges professional practice and academic contributions, emphasizing scalable architectural solutions.

Awards:

• Young Architect Award from the Korean Architects Institute (2013)

Practice & Projects:

• Founder of LokalDesign, Seoul (2005–present)
• Curator of Korean Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale (2021)