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Hong Yeol In

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Bio

Hong Yeol In (he/him) is an accomplished architectural designer and the principal of BYNOTABLE, an international design practice operating in the United States, Korea, and Japan. With a background spanning fine arts and architecture, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to design, integrating artistic expression with functional and innovative spatial solutions.

He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), where he developed a strong foundation in conceptual thinking and visual design. He later pursued a Master of Architecture at Cornell University, refining his architectural expertise with a focus on materiality, spatial storytelling, and contemporary design methodologies.

As the principal of BYNOTABLE, Hong Yeol In leads a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from residential and commercial spaces to cultural institutions and urban interventions. His work reflects a keen sensitivity to context, sustainability, and user experience, pushing the boundaries of traditional architectural practice.

In his teaching, he focuses on developing architectural concepts through both traditional and modern design tools. He encourages students to explore a range of design methods, from hand-drawing and physical modeling to digital techniques, fostering critical thinking, design experimentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration in architectural education.

Courses

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Description

Eco Design Chicago Riverworks is an interactive transient external partnership sound mapping and community engagement course that uses everyday technology in the field to eco sense and imagine human and non-human biodiversity and coexistence. The class deploys biophonic, geophonic, anthrophonic sound maps, soundwalks, workshops, installations and lectures, in, along, above, on and under Chicago's Waterways to actively engage the community in water politics and policy. Students spend time outdoors environmentally autopsying soundwalks, biking Northerly Island, recording quiets spaces with the EU Hush City App, kayaking around Goose Island, riverwalking, and learning about the history of freshwater and the impending water crisis on a floating classroom. Assignments include generating objects, sound maps, AR interactives, and activating sites that raise awareness through public installations that invite participation.

Students will access an environmental bibliography that includes environmental initiators-Leopold, Carson, Muir, and others; international organizations studying Global health like OXFAM Better Life INDEX, Water/FOOD/Energy Stockholm Accord NEXUS; contemporary practices, ecological innovators, current documentary films, institutional and international activist websites and EU and City of Chicago Ordinances.

Course work varies but includes weekly reading responses/discussions, Book Reviews, team Film Reviews, Data Maps, Sound Maps, AR ecological interventions, Riverbank greening, and student choice proposal of activation of public sites.

Class Number

1038

Credits

3

Description

This one-day 3cr core design studio focuses on an architecture and interior architecture capstone project leading to the full-scale installation and exhibition designed and built by students. Students design, prototype and mount their own installation and exhibition piece, in collaboration with an organization or enterprise who gives them a prompt and space requirements. This course is open to any senior student and requires a portfolio review to assess minimum design skills.

Class Number

1017

Credits

3

Description

Eco Design Chicago Riverworks is an interactive transient external partnership sound mapping and community engagement course that uses everyday technology in the field to eco sense and imagine human and non-human biodiversity and coexistence. The class deploys biophonic, geophonic, anthrophonic sound maps, soundwalks, workshops, installations and lectures, in, along, above, on and under Chicago's Waterways to actively engage the community in water politics and policy. Students spend time outdoors environmentally autopsying soundwalks, biking Northerly Island, recording quiets spaces with the EU Hush City App, kayaking around Goose Island, riverwalking, and learning about the history of freshwater and the impending water crisis on a floating classroom. Assignments include generating objects, sound maps, AR interactives, and activating sites that raise awareness through public installations that invite participation.

Students will access an environmental bibliography that includes environmental initiators-Leopold, Carson, Muir, and others; international organizations studying Global health like OXFAM Better Life INDEX, Water/FOOD/Energy Stockholm Accord NEXUS; contemporary practices, ecological innovators, current documentary films, institutional and international activist websites and EU and City of Chicago Ordinances.

Course work varies but includes weekly reading responses/discussions, Book Reviews, team Film Reviews, Data Maps, Sound Maps, AR ecological interventions, Riverbank greening, and student choice proposal of activation of public sites.

Class Number

1022

Credits

3