Andy Kim
Assistant Professor Adjunct
Andy Kim operates Andy Kim Design and Research Office, an independent practice working across buildings, furniture, and objects. The studio investigates the design field as a cultural whole across multiple scales, treating construction, manufacturing, assembly and theory as interconnected disciplines. Alongside his practice, he teaches design studios and seminars. Selected works have been exhibited internationally, including at Collectible Brussels and New York, A83, and the Helms Design Center and his writing has been published by Pidgin Press. He holds a Post-Professional Master from Princeton University and a Bachelor from Pratt Institute, and previously worked in the offices of MOS, Hume Coover Studio, Op–al, and Grimshaw.
Kim's CV is available here.
Projects
Altadena Fire Rebuild, 3306 Tonia Ave
On a quiet street in Altadena, a compact home rises from a fire-affected landscape, designed for resilience, affordability, and ecological harmony. A gravel perimeter forms a low-maintenance, ignition-resistant buffer, while native, drought-tolerant plants bring beauty and regeneration to the site. Clad in fire-resistant standing seam metal with perforated rainscreens for shade and ventilation, the house combines durability with lightness. New but contextual, it adopts a pitched roof and modest scale, integrating into the neighborhood with quiet confidence.
Prattsville Art Residency Barn Rebuild
Design a flood-resilient artist studio addition to the Prattsville Art Center in Prattsville, NY—a Watershed Town shaped by environmental change and creative renewal. The studio will support flexible, multidisciplinary use, reflect the character of local architecture, and incorporate sustainable materials alongside stormwater management strategies. Rooted in place and ecology, the space will foster artistic exploration while strengthening the Art Center’s role in community and cultural resilience.
Warehouse for Preferred Pump
Designed a warehouse for Preferred Pump at Dry Creek Road and Claire Avenue in Sacramento, CA. The facility supports the storage of water pumps and pipe systems. Constructed with pre-engineered steel, it features high-clearance bays, integrated office space, and exterior yard storage. An overhang roof and efficient layout maximize functionality, while durable materials, daylighting, and optimized site circulation address industrial needs and anticipate future growth.
Furniture and Objects
Furniture and objects serve as a means to test architectural ideas at a smaller scale—exploring form, shape, proportion, and programmatic qualities, along with details that can scale up to inform architectural design. They also serve as a test for materiality, influencing my architectural practice from interior to exterior, and from small to large.
