About
Our work brings health and well-being to our global environment and local neighborhoods. As designers of restorative landscapes, we address some of the most pressing environmental and health related issues that face us today. We do this through our research-both in human cognition and in green storm water technologies. Our goal is to create bespoke experiences that improve civic health by drawing people outside and engaging the natural world. Twenty years ago, we began with a focus on human centered design, striving to make the city healthier and more inclusive. Today, our evidence based design work engages communities and landscapes across the spectrum. From waterfronts and workplaces to public gardens and healthcare centers, we are interested in bringing restoration and wonder to the everyday experience.
designations
WBE & MBE in MA, NY, PA, TN
Our Team

Mikyoung Kim
Founding Principal

Ian Downing
Associate Principal

Bryan Chou
Associate Principal

Jessica Hamilton
Associate

Eunjee Kim
Associate

Caitlin Swaim
Senior Associate

Yufan Gao
Associate

Mariya Lupandina
Design Associate

Conner Cunningham
Designer

Leah Pemberton
Admin Assistant

Rachel Greenhawk
Designer

Nam Jung Kim
Designer

Andi An
Designer

Paul Rudolph
Junior Designer

Natalie Brown
Designer

Hyosun Yoon
Design Associate

Pamela Riel
Accounts Manager

Chuxiong Feng
Designer

Lucy Hahn
Marketing + Admin Assistant

David Huang
Designer
Mikyoung Kim, Founding Principal
Mikyoung Kim is an award-winning international designer who brings innovative ideas to the urban landscape. She is known for culturally significant designs that serve as a powerful tool to celebrate the beauty of the collective human experience. Mikyoung’s diverse background in design and sculpture has shaped her body of work, blurring the boundaries between landscape architecture and environmental art. From children’s playgrounds to city parks and urban master plans, her work reflects a deep commitment to memorable place making that captures the public imagination. Her landscapes bring a richly layered civic experience to the public realm that engages the senses for a multi-generational audience.
As the founder and design director of Mikyoung Kim Design, she has crafted an exceptional body of work that has been highlighted in numerous publications, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, Landscape Architecture Magazine, Architectural Record, Dwell, Surface, Garden Design, and the Chicago Tribune. Mikyoung was named an AD innovator by Architectural Digest and recently received the ASLA National Design Medal. She is a fellow with the American Society of Landscape Architects and a recipient of the prestigious BSA’s Women in Design Award. Her work is featured in the Smithsonian Museum “American Voices” Collection.
A frequent international speaker, Mikyoung has lectured at academic institutions, professional organizations, botanic gardens, museums, and art institutes. She has taught at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and is a Professor Emerita at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Ian Downing, Associate Principal
Ian Downing is an associate principal and senior technical leader at Mikyoung Kim Design. Ian manages projects throughout their entirety, with a special focus on ensuring a smooth process from design development through final construction and implementation. With an eye towards sustainability, he implements environmentally responsible design strategies and has extensive experience with LEED projects.
Bryan Chou, Associate Principal
Bryan Chou is the associate principal and senior design leader at Mikyoung Kim Design. Bryan’s design leadership has resulted in numerous awards from the ASLA, AIA, and Architizer. He has extensive experience with custom fabrication and material innovation in landscape architecture and public art. Bryan is a registered Landscape Architect. He has taught at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and has been a guest critic at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Publications
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Summoning Nature for Healing
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Urban Parks
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Q&A with Mikyoung Kim
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On the Fence
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The Most Amazing Landscape Architects of Today - and Tomorrow
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The World's Most Innovative Companies 2019
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Performance Piece
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Designer Mikyoung Kim Says the Future of Boston's Urban Spaces Rests on Its Youth
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Here's One Industry Where Diversity is Thriving
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10 Questions with Landscape Architect Mikyoung Kim
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A Fence Wraps the Forest in the Sound of Music
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Waiting to Exhale
Jobs
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Project Manager
Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years experience in all phases of design and construction. Candidates will be responsible for the efficient development of multiple projects at various sizes and complexities with a focus on accuracy and completeness in construction documents and coordination. Candidates should have experience with overall production related efforts with proficiency in software such as AutoCad and Rhino, coordination experience as well as QA/QC protocols.
Send a digital portfolio (<3 MB), letter of interest, CV, and 3 references to jobs@myk-d.com.
No phone solicitations please.
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Senior Project Manager
Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in all phases of design and construction including construction administration and specifications. Candidates should be responsible for the efficient development of multiple projects at various sizes and complexities with experience in quality control in both design and construction. Candidates should understand how to define scope, manage budgets, coordinate schedules with complex teams, and oversee quality control. Portfolios should include experience with construction detailing and specifications at all stages of design. Candidates should have experience with overall production related efforts and coordination experience with subconsultants and clients. Experience with clear verbal. written and drawing communication is a requirement of this position.
Send a digital portfolio (<3 MB), letter of interest, CV, and 3 references to jobs@myk-d.com.
No phone solicitations please.
Contact
mikyoung kim design
119 braintree street, suite 103
boston, ma 02134
617-782-9130
office@myk-d.com
For general inquiries, contact: office@myk-d.com
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