Janette Kim

Janette Kim is an Associate Professor in the Architecture Program at California College of the Arts, where she co-directs the Urban Works Agency. She is also the founding principal of the design practice All of the Above. Her work integrates architecture, urban design, and social equity, with a strong focus on ecological systems and community engagement.

• California College of the Arts – Associate Professor, Architecture Program
• Urban Works Agency – Co-Director
• All of the Above – Founding Principal
• Prior Faculty – Syracuse University, Columbia University

Her educational background includes a Master of Architecture from Princeton University and a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University.

• BA, Columbia University
• M'Arch, Princeton University

Janette Kim's research centers on the intersection of ecology, social justice, and the built environment. She explores how design can address urban resilience, energy reform, and equitable development through participatory practices. Her work often involves collaboration with municipal agencies and nonprofit organizations, using design as a tool for civic engagement and policy influence. Projects such as the Win-Win board game series and Safari audio tours exemplify her innovative approach to public discourse in urbanism.

Her recent publications and projects reflect a consistent focus on resilient urban futures, energy systems, and participatory design. Themes across her work include climate adaptation, democratic decision-making in planning, and the role of architects as public intellectuals. Her interdisciplinary output spans books, exhibitions, installations, and digital platforms.

Janette has received notable recognition for her contributions to architecture and urbanism.

• Graham Foundation Grant
• AIA San Francisco Award
• Van Alen Institute New York Prize Fellowship

She has advised research initiatives and led academic programs, including directing the Applied Research Practices in Architecture initiative and the Urban Landscape Lab at Columbia University. She founded ARPA Journal, a digital publication on applied research in architecture. Her collaborative projects involve grants and partnerships with agencies like the Bay Conservation and Development Commission, Metropolitan Transit Authority, and nonprofits such as the East Oakland Collective and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater.

Janette Kim leads the Urban Works Agency at CCA, a research and design lab focused on urban equity and ecological innovation. Through All of the Above, she engages in design practice that bridges academia and public impact, working on projects ranging from memorials to corporate headquarters and ecological master plans.