Tommy, Ji Hyung Joo
Originally I’m a Practising Architect in my roots, over 13 years of Professional Work Experience Globally. It’s never been easy to define my career into one specific title because I am a Multiplayer. www.tommyjoo.com I 1
ABOUT
My career asset spans far beyond being a design architect. My international work experiences, forward-thinking with sharply honed skills refine who I have become Today. I’ve been appointed as a Chief Designer in Interdisciplinary Practice in Berlin, Germany, renounced for Placemaking, from Architecture to Artistic Direction. My work experiences in Australia stretch over a vast range of projects from small housing, skyscrapers to Masterplan leading me to be appointed as an Associate at Bates Smart at the age of 27. www.tommyjoo.com I 2
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Tommy, Ji Hyung Joo
EDUCATION Master of Architecture (Hons) The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Architecture (Hons)
The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Planning and Design The University of Melbourne
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Member Australian Institute of Architects LICENCES VIC ARBV Registration Number 17656
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EXPERTISE
Architect. Design Leader. Project Team Management. Creative Direction. Concept Making and Strategy. Placemaking. Capturing Initial Atmosphere. Creating Contents and Purposes. Understanding the Target Group. Programming and Market Research. Artistic Direction. Interior Design and Harmonisation. Landscape Design. www.tommyjoo.com I 5
KEY EMPLOYMENT
REALACE GERMANY: appointed as CHIEF DESIGNER IN 2017
the first half of my thirties
I moved to Europe in 2014. The only agenda was to broaden my knowledge and skills. I flew there and landed in an interdisciplinary studio called REALACE, renowned in Europe for Placemaking and Revitalisation of spaces. I was appointed as Chief Designer initiating and overseeing all projects across the practice. Later on, we established a unique ‘three-heads, concept-making team’ within the practice to pursue my ongoing interest in artistic direction. Working in a truly collaborative environment with expert teams from all other fields brought me fresh insight, knowledge and approach to my mindset. I have rapidly evolved and gained such unique skills in approaching design and architecture unlike elsewhere. My thinking process is also changed, In 5 to 6 years I’ve learnt expertise in Placemaking, Program Strategy and most notably, ‘Tailor-Made Workplace Designs’ for the world’s leading base offices and cooperatives. While architecture is the root of my professionalism, I have become open-minded.
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MILESTONES
Ullsteinhaus Masterplan One of his most successful projects is in Germany, a masterplan over 60,000 sqm of space as a campus for innovative technology companies. The projects for German’s leading companies, museum and art curation are still on media today. Involved in all stages from beginning, design direction, documentation, research analysis, interior design and more.
BOSCH IoT Campus of Berlin Bosch IoT Campus with Europe’s leading ideas and research was part of the masterplan. The unconventional approach in creating a workplace with a precise understanding of value, identity, and the need of every individual is one of his most remarkable assets. With an ongoing discussion with client BOSCH, we were able to establish their agenda and it is well published all around Europe.
Karl Marx Strasse 101 The revitalisation concept for the former department store and garage building on Karl-Marx-Straße collages the old with the new: Instead of tearing down the more than 50-year-old and now seemingly outdated store and car park, it is transformed into a modern market hall and more. The challenge of a 2.2m height carpark was easily feasible. The revitalisation plans and local contribution plays a big part in a community.
Sonneninsel This unique site embedded in close proximity to the city centre has enormous potential for highly attractive, landscaped creative workspaces at a lower cost. Some of the inventory can continue to be used. The demands in the property market for Office spaces are high, thus we brought a ‘New Working Landscape” - working environments need physical space and interaction.
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KEY EMPLOYMENT
BATES SMART AUSTRALIA: APPOINTED AS ASSOCIATE IN 2012
the second half of my twenties
I first started working at Bates Smart as a design architect in 2010, I was actively involved and contributed to a broad range of projects including the initial design and planning stages. The highest standard in the initiation of design concepts establishing the methodology and systems were highly appreciated. “With a strong sense of conceptualisation and expression together with a honed ability to translate design ideas into physicality.” I have worked solely with Design Directors on large scale proposals combining an understanding of context, the development of a design narrative, rendering of 3-dimensional form, and commercial feasibility analysis. By 2013, I was appointed as an Associate of the Practice, I was at the age of 27. Even after a year of teaching at the university, we collaborated in a number of international competitions.
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MILESTONES
Queensbridge Tower 276m residential tower located above a dynamic showroom with major planning permit on South Bank, Melbourne. I was involved in all parts of the project right from the beginning from blank butter paper to fully drafted, 3-D Designs, to a fully packaged final planning submission. After a long haul, we obtained the planning permit for the skyscraper.
Queensbridge Mixed-Use 276 m residential tower located above a dynamic showroom with major planning permit on South Bank, Melbourne. I was involved in all parts of the project right from the beginning from blank butter paper to fully drafted, 3-D Designs, then wrapping up packaged final planning submission. The MixedUse includes High Residential, Commercial, Hotel, Hospitality and Hotel.
447 Collins Street 447 Collins Street was an International Partnership Competition over 2 months time. We collaborated with Snøhetta on two tower schemes for one site. The essential qualities of 447 Collins Street need to be born out of the connected dynamic and creative spirit that courses through Melbourne’s streets and laneways It should extend, celebrate and symbolise the noble and rich personality of Melbourne’s culture which is revered throughout the world.
250 Spencer Street A Masterplan for 3000 apartments in six towers on the Site of the Age newspaper in CBD, involving complex negotiations with State City authorities. I was involved in the project from the very beginning, speaking directly to Senior Clients, Investors and all other relevant Authorities involved to get the project moving forward. Planning Application Achieved.
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Tommy, Ji Hyung Joo www.tommyjoo.com www.issuu.com/tmyjoo
www.linkedin.com/in/tommyjoo E: tmyjoo@gmail.com
P: (+61) 0409 900 266
H: 4/18-30 Grey St. East Melb 3002
WORK EXPERIENCE
REALACE Chief Designer, Director of Concept Design Team, Artistic Direction 2015 - 2019 / Berlin, Germany It involved providing ideas and concept, vision as a design consultant, programming strategy in line with overall atmosphere approach in parallel with artistic direction and set up of Design Guide Manual, Templates and more. Collaborated with branding, marketing, Analytics and Communication teams in what I call “Interdisciplinary Practice”.
BATES SMART Associate, Project Leader, Design Architect 2010 - 2013, 2019 - 2020 / Melbourne, Australia Undertaking design role, actively involved in and contributed to a broad range of projects including the early design and planning stages. Dedicated commitment to the highest standard in the initiation of design concepts establishing the design methodology and systems for others to assist in developing at later stages.
Studio Kristen Whittle Architect 2020 - 2021 / Melbourne, Australia It started with a simple approach. Having learnt and gained my knowledge from Europe, I joined the international practice of SKW, who was my previous director from the early age of my career.
LAVA Architect, Team Manager 2014-2015 / Berlin, Germany Full-time employment working on international projects including Skyscrappers, Masterplan, Mixed-Use Development in China. Handling and Managing The Team from Initial Stage to Successful Design Development.
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Tommy, Ji Hyung Joo www.tommyjoo.com www.issuu.com/tmyjoo
www.linkedin.com/in/tommyjoo E: tmyjoo@gmail.com
P: (+61) 0409 900 266
H: 4/18-30 Grey St. East Melb 3002
WORK EXPERIENCE
Andrew Maynard Architects Project Architect, Graduate Architect 2008 - 2010 / Melbourne, Australia Full-time employment in a small size studio environment. Involved in every stage of the architectural building process from feasibility through to the completion of the building contract. Responsible for a great deal at an executive experience capacity. Dynamic interaction with clients and contractors throughout the building process.
Teaching and Freelance Senior Tutor, Lecturer 2009 - 2014 / Melbourne, Australia I have lead 3 Postgraduate Classes, an Individual Supervisor and a total of 28 Classes ranging from History to Contemporary Theory at The University of Melbourne. -Studio 505, Student Architect / Internship COX Architects, Student Architect / Internship Edmond and Corrigan, Student Architect / Internship
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Tommy, Ji Hyung Joo www.tommyjoo.com www.issuu.com/tmyjoo
www.linkedin.com/in/tommyjoo E: tmyjoo@gmail.com
P: (+61) 0409 900 266
H: 4/18-30 Grey St. East Melb 3002
SELECTED WORKS
REALACE Ullsteinhaus Masterplan Chief Designer Programming, Masterplan Strategy, Vision Making, Brand Identity, Design of All Required Elements from Canopy, Urban Furniture, Pedestrian Connection, Circulation Study, Presentation Coordination BOSCH IoT Campus of Berlin Chief Designer Early Initiation of Concept Design, Vision Making, Client Presentation, Tailor Made Workplace Karl Marx Strasse 101 Chief Designer Early Initiation of Concept Design, Vision Making, Facade Design, Client Presentation, Tailor Made Workplace, Programming on Overall Site Maisel, Bayreuth Chief Designer Programming, Masterplan Strategy, Vision Making, Art Direction, Brand Identity, Research Materials, Atmosphere Making, Design of All Required Elements from Facade to Landscape Features Sonneninsel Chief Designer Early Initiation of Concept Design, Vision Making, Facade Design, Client Presentation, Facade, Tailor Made Workplace, Programming on Overall Site Ku’damm - in collaboration with UN Studio Chief Designer Vision Making, Programming of Complex Retail, Planning, Client Presentation
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Tommy, Ji Hyung Joo www.tommyjoo.com www.issuu.com/tmyjoo
www.linkedin.com/in/tommyjoo E: tmyjoo@gmail.com
P: (+61) 0409 900 266
H: 4/18-30 Grey St. East Melb 3002
SELECTED WORKS
BATES SMART 447 Collins Street - in collaboration with Snøhetta Designer and Project Leader Design Competition, Design Concept, Collaboration Communication, Presentation Queensbridge Mixed Use Development Project Leader and Design Architect Design Concept, Client Management, Presentation, Planning Stage 250 Spencer Street Project Leader and Design Architect Design Concept, Client Management, Presentation, Planning Stage Queensland Mixed Use Development Project Leader and Design Architect Design Concept, Client Management, Presentation, Planning Stage
ANDREW MAYNARD ARCHITECTS Butler Residence Project Architect Concept to Completion, Documentation to Site Administration Hill House Graduate Architect Concept to Completion, Documentation THAT House Graduate Architect Concept to Documentation
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Tommy, Ji Hyung Joo www.tommyjoo.com www.issuu.com/tmyjoo
www.linkedin.com/in/tommyjoo E: tmyjoo@gmail.com
P: (+61) 0409 900 266
H: 4/18-30 Grey St. East Melb 3002
TEACHING WORKS , PUBLICATION AND EXHIBITIONS Design Thesis Studio - ‘Archipélago’ Design Tutor, Studio Leader, Coordinator: Prof. Phillip Goad Compositional Analysis Tutor, Seminar Leader, Coordinator: Associate Prof. Andrew Hutson 21st Century Architecture Architectural Theory Tutor, Coordinator: Dr Annmarie Brennan Asia Pacific Modernities History Tutor, Coordinator: Associate Prof. Anoma Pieris Master Design Studio Tutor - ‘Game Over’ Design Tutor, Studio Leader, Coordinator: Chair Donald Bates Master Design Studio Tutor - ‘Video Game’ Design Tutor, Studio Leader, Coordinator: Chair Donald Bates Design Thesis Studio - ‘Head Trip’ Design Tutor, Studio Leader, Coordinator: Prof. Phillip Goad Master Design Studio - ‘Hotel for Inhabitants’ Design Tutor, Studio Leader, Coordinator: Dr Alex Selenitsch Design Thesis Exhibition - ‘Archipélago’ Dear Patti Smith Gallery, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia Design Studio Exhibition - ‘Video Game’ & ‘Game Over’ Architecture Faculty, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Design Thesis Exhibition - ‘Head Trip’ Atrium, Architecture Faculty, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
REFERRES Daniel Bormann / Co-Frounder, REALACE bormann@realace.de Edzard Brahms / Co-Frounder, REALACE brahms@realace.de Roger Poole / Chairman, Bates Smart rpoole@batessmart.com Kristen Whittle / Studio Kristen Whittle kristen@studiokristenwhittle.com Andrew Maynard / Frounder, AMA andrew@maynardarchitects.com www.tommyjoo.com I 14
What People Are Saying About You
Daniel Bormann Co-Founder of REALACE, 2019
“You’ve done a great work. We wouldn’t be where we are now without you. You should always stay as a part of our family!”
Roger Poole Chairman of BATES SMART, 2013
“His evident skills lead to his appointment as an Associate of the practice in 2012. This testifies wellrounded mature abilities”
Andrew Maynard Founder of AMA Architects, 2010
“He has wonderful attitude towards architecture with excellent design skills, mature and methodical set of management skills.”
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INTUITIVE
Communication Working Style
1. Discovery (identify)
2. Dream (imagine)
‧ Research ‧ Solitude
‧ Research Driven Factors
‧ Focus
‧ Realistic Project Agenda
‧ Crystallise thoughts
‧ vs Own Agenda
‧ Wander
‧ Imagining the Atmosphere
‧ Analyse
‧ Translate the Atmosphere
‧ Data Research
‧ Mood Boards
‧ Idea Stimulants
‧ Collages and Tones
‧ Browse
‧ Further Analysis of Research
‧ Collect
‧ Actually, Dream it!
‧ Read
‧ Pops in the Shower
‧ Snap Shots ‧ Location and Time
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COLLABORATIVE
Methodology Skills
3. Design (system)
4. Destiny (implement)
‧ Excellent communication and organisational skills.
‧ Proficient in all Applications by
‧ Able to work independently as
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
well as in a team.
‧ Presentation Making, Content
‧ Able to coordinate the design
Developing, Concept Design.
team during the planning process.
‧ Allocate work task to each team
‧ Confident working in a complex
members.
working environment.
‧ Openly discuss workload,
‧ Self-disciplined with great
Mentorship, Teaching, Sharing
management skills.
Knowledge.
‧ Able to handle multiple
‧ Excellent in 2D drafting:
assignments simultaneously.
AutoCAD and VectorWorks.
‧ Great knowledge of design
‧ Excellent in 3D modelling: Sketch
processes and scope of works.
Up and Rhinoceros. Revit in
Training.
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MINDSET
My Motive is deeply driven by a True Connection to my Surroundings. It is the most Authentic and Genuine Interaction from the Core of myself to another Heart-Being. Whether you are Communicating to Nature, Sunset, Sunrise, Wind that passes by, Air you inhale, In the Workplace, With your Colleagues, Clients or at Home with loved ones. The mutual, compassionate and understanding embrace our souls. It does not only fulfil but becomes motivation to live, raise and move on. For you and all of us, I will continue to pursue and to create environments where people can fully open up their minds in socalled “Meaningful Places” to “Be Harmonised With-In” www.tommyjoo.com I 19
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feel, Good Nature Environment