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J. Meejin Yoon is the Gale and Ira Drukier Dean of the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP) at Cornell University, where she is also a faculty member in the Department of Architecture. She is a co-founding partner of the design firm Höweler + Yoon and leads the Design Across Scales Lab at Cornell, focusing on the intersections of architecture, urbanism, technology, and public space.
Yoon’s research and design practice explore how architecture can respond to pressing environmental and social challenges. Her work spans cultural institutions, memorials, and public spaces, often integrating advanced technologies and community engagement. Notable projects include the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers at the University of Virginia and the MIT Museum. Her research interests include:
- Architectural Design and Urbanism
- Public Space and Civic Engagement
- Design Technology and Digital Fabrication
- Spatial Justice and Memorialization
- Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Practice
Her publications reflect a consistent exploration of design as a form of inquiry and public discourse. From Absence (2003) to Verify in Field (2021), her work emphasizes process, materiality, and the role of architecture in shaping collective memory and urban futures.
Yoon has received numerous accolades, including:
- Leonardo da Vinci World Award of Arts (2022)
- Election to the American Academy of Arts and Letters (2021)
- Rome Prize Fellowship in Design (2005)
- Fulbright Fellowship (1997)
She is actively involved in academic leadership, research, and professional practice, advising on major cultural and institutional projects and contributing to national conversations on design, equity, and climate resilience. Her work bridges scholarship, pedagogy, and built practice, positioning her as a leading figure in contemporary architecture.
