"A humanistic architect who explores the profound relationship between human psychology, urban spaces, and social structures."

Hyunjoon Yoo is a renowned architect, author, and Professor at the Hongik University Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design. He serves as the Principal of Hyunjoon Yoo Architects and CEO of Space Consulting Group.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Yonsei University, followed by a Master of Architecture from MIT and a Master of Architecture with Distinction from Harvard University. Before establishing his own practice, he gained professional experience at Richard Meier & Partners Architects in New York.

Yoo is widely recognized for his philosophy that "Architecture is to Design Relationships," emphasizing the creation of harmony between people and nature. He has received over 30 prestigious awards, including the Chicago Athenaeum Architecture Award, the German Design Award, and the Korean President Award for Architecture Space. Beyond his architectural practice, he is a prominent public intellectual, reaching a global audience through his YouTube channel, Sherlock Hyunjoon, and various television programs.

Publications :

• Spatial Human (2025)
• Architectural Journey Through Humanities (2023)
• The Future of Space (2021)
• Space Created by Space (2020)