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Our new 2025 edition ABG [ARCHIVE BEFORE GRADUTE] HAS BEEN RELEASED!

Yejin Joe @joy._.archi @joy._.zin

PREVIEW - 13/15
Book excerpt (released date: 7/26)
What defines the essence of space? I believe architecture is shaped not only by visible forms but by the hidden flows that determine how spaces function and evolve. Systems such as mechanical infrastructure and programmatic shifts drive transformation. When these forces are ignored, architecture risks becoming static, unresponsive, and detached from its social and environmental context. My design approach reveals and amplifies these systems, allowing space to adapt and grow.

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Yejin Joe @joy._.archi @joy._.zin

PREVIEW - 13/15
Book excerpt (released date: 7/26)
What defines the essence of space? I believe architecture is shaped not only by visible forms but by the hidden flows that determine how spaces function and evolve. Systems such as mechanical infrastructure and programmatic shifts drive transformation. When these forces are ignored, architecture risks becoming static, unresponsive, and detached from its social and environmental context. My design approach reveals and amplifies these systems, allowing space to adapt and grow.

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PREVIEW -12/15 Seong Hyun Leem @seonghyun_arch @lee22m_

Book excerpt (released date: 7/26)

Reconciling past and present through architecture that listens to the land and builds with meaning, resilience, and care. Rooted in existing conditions, my work transforms overlooked contexts into spaces that hold memory, foster belonging, and resist erasure.

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PREVIEW -12/15 Seong Hyun Leem @seonghyun_arch @lee22m_

Book excerpt (released date: 7/26)

Reconciling past and present through architecture that listens to the land and builds with meaning, resilience, and care. Rooted in existing conditions, my work transforms overlooked contexts into spaces that hold memory, foster belonging, and resist erasure.

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #gsappportfolio

PREVIEW -11/15 Jae Sung Lee @jaxxung

Book excerpt (released date: 7/26)
When working on a portfolio, there often comes a time when you need to take an existing project to the next level. What’s crucial in these moments is the ability to ask yourself questions and critique your own work—even without external feedback. Through this process of iteration, you gain a deeper understanding of the kind of architecture you aspire to create, and ultimately, you move toward a better direction.

It’s also important to raise your own standards by looking at a wide range of works. Rather than simply mimicking a design, try to understand why others made certain decisions, and reflect on how those ideas could inform your own work. That kind of reflection can be incredibly valuable.

Of course, this process can be painful at times, but I believe the act of questioning yourself brings just as much growth as studying abroad itself.

포트폴리오를 작업하다 보면 기존 작업을 한 단계 더 발전시켜야 할 때가 있습니다. 이때 중요한 건, 외부의 크리틱 없이도 스스로 질문하고 비판하며 다음 단계로 밀고 나가는 태도입니다. 이런 반복 속에서 내가
지향하는 건축이 무엇인지 더 깊이 성찰하게 되고, 결국 더 나은 방향으로 나아갈 수 있다고 믿습니다. 다양한 작업을 보며 스스로의 기준을 높이는 것도 중요합니다. 단순히 디자인을 따라 하기보다는, 그들이 왜 그렇게 생각했는지 이해하고, 내 작업에 어떻게 적용할지를 고민해보는 경험이 큰 도움이 됩니다.

물론 고통스러운 시간도 있겠지만, 그 질문의 과정이 유학만큼이나 큰 성장을 만들어줄 것이라 믿습니다.

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PREVIEW -11/15 Jae Sung Lee @jaxxung

Book excerpt (released date: 7/26)
When working on a portfolio, there often comes a time when you need to take an existing project to the next level. What’s crucial in these moments is the ability to ask yourself questions and critique your own work—even without external feedback. Through this process of iteration, you gain a deeper understanding of the kind of architecture you aspire to create, and ultimately, you move toward a better direction.

It’s also important to raise your own standards by looking at a wide range of works. Rather than simply mimicking a design, try to understand why others made certain decisions, and reflect on how those ideas could inform your own work. That kind of reflection can be incredibly valuable.

Of course, this process can be painful at times, but I believe the act of questioning yourself brings just as much growth as studying abroad itself.

포트폴리오를 작업하다 보면 기존 작업을 한 단계 더 발전시켜야 할 때가 있습니다. 이때 중요한 건, 외부의 크리틱 없이도 스스로 질문하고 비판하며 다음 단계로 밀고 나가는 태도입니다. 이런 반복 속에서 내가
지향하는 건축이 무엇인지 더 깊이 성찰하게 되고, 결국 더 나은 방향으로 나아갈 수 있다고 믿습니다. 다양한 작업을 보며 스스로의 기준을 높이는 것도 중요합니다. 단순히 디자인을 따라 하기보다는, 그들이 왜 그렇게 생각했는지 이해하고, 내 작업에 어떻게 적용할지를 고민해보는 경험이 큰 도움이 됩니다.

물론 고통스러운 시간도 있겠지만, 그 질문의 과정이 유학만큼이나 큰 성장을 만들어줄 것이라 믿습니다.

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #gsappportfolio

So Jung Lee @sj_so_jung_lee

PREVIEW -10/15

Book excerpt (released date: 7/26) : Preparing for graduate school is an exhausting
process. I, as well , prepared with constant anxiety, wondering if I would fail without following the “formula” of successful portfolios. I hope access
to admissions information becomes less of a barrier. In the long term, I hope efforts like this will encourage reflection on architectural education and lead to a healthier culture of open
discussion.

유학 준비는 매우 힘든 여정입니다. 저 역시 몇 개의 합격포트폴리오를 반복해 보며 ‘이렇게 안 하면 합격할 수 없을까?’ 하는 불안 속에서 준비했습니다. 그래서 입시
정보에 대한 접근 장벽이 낮아지길 바랍니다. 장기적으로 이러한 시도가 건축 교육 전반을 돌아보고, 열린 토론이 가능한 건강한 문화로 이어지길 희망합니다.

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #mitadmittedportfolio #mitarchitecture #mitportfolio

So Jung Lee @sj_so_jung_lee

PREVIEW -10/15

Book excerpt (released date: 7/26) : Preparing for graduate school is an exhausting
process. I, as well , prepared with constant anxiety, wondering if I would fail without following the “formula” of successful portfolios. I hope access
to admissions information becomes less of a barrier. In the long term, I hope efforts like this will encourage reflection on architectural education and lead to a healthier culture of open
discussion.

유학 준비는 매우 힘든 여정입니다. 저 역시 몇 개의 합격포트폴리오를 반복해 보며 ‘이렇게 안 하면 합격할 수 없을까?’ 하는 불안 속에서 준비했습니다. 그래서 입시
정보에 대한 접근 장벽이 낮아지길 바랍니다. 장기적으로 이러한 시도가 건축 교육 전반을 돌아보고, 열린 토론이 가능한 건강한 문화로 이어지길 희망합니다.

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #mitadmittedportfolio #mitarchitecture #mitportfolio

Jungyeon Yang @yang_ah.cheee

PREVIEW -9/15

Book excerpt (released date: 7/26) :Looking back, the time I spent preparing for graduate school was when I felt at my smallest. It was a period full of uncertainty, where it was
easy to feel discouraged. I hope this collection can offer even a small sense of comfort or encouragement to someone — a reminder that
there is no single way to make a portfolio. It is with that hope, albeit a little self-consciously, that I took part in this project. I sincerely wish this book can be of help to many of you who read it.

돌이켜 보면 유학을 준비하던 시기가 제게는 가장 자신이 작게 느껴졌던 때였습니다. 모든 게 불확실하고 위축되기 쉬운 시간 속에서, 이렇게 다양한 포트폴리오도 가능하다는 점이 누군가에게는 작은 위안이자 용기가 될 수 있기를 바랍니다. 이 책이 그 시작점이 되었으면 하는 마음으로 부끄럽지만 이 프로젝트에 함께하게 되었습니다. 이 글을 읽는 많은 후배님들께 조금이나마
도움이 되기를 진심으로 바랍니다.

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #gsappportfolio

Jungyeon Yang @yang_ah.cheee

PREVIEW -9/15

Book excerpt (released date: 7/26) :Looking back, the time I spent preparing for graduate school was when I felt at my smallest. It was a period full of uncertainty, where it was
easy to feel discouraged. I hope this collection can offer even a small sense of comfort or encouragement to someone — a reminder that
there is no single way to make a portfolio. It is with that hope, albeit a little self-consciously, that I took part in this project. I sincerely wish this book can be of help to many of you who read it.

돌이켜 보면 유학을 준비하던 시기가 제게는 가장 자신이 작게 느껴졌던 때였습니다. 모든 게 불확실하고 위축되기 쉬운 시간 속에서, 이렇게 다양한 포트폴리오도 가능하다는 점이 누군가에게는 작은 위안이자 용기가 될 수 있기를 바랍니다. 이 책이 그 시작점이 되었으면 하는 마음으로 부끄럽지만 이 프로젝트에 함께하게 되었습니다. 이 글을 읽는 많은 후배님들께 조금이나마
도움이 되기를 진심으로 바랍니다.

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #gsappportfolio

Jinho Shin @jino_at_
PREVIEW -8/15

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Jinho Shin @jino_at_
PREVIEW -8/15

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Gwanghyeon Park @park_gggwang
PREVIEW -7/15

While there is no singular ‘correct’ answer for a portfolio, I believe it must contain a clear personal narrative, and that the Statement of Purpose (SOP) should support this story. My competition entries, professional work, and other projects differ in nature and attitude from my academic work, making it difficult to present them within a single, unified narrative. However, I see these varied experiences as records that together portray a multi-dimensional view of who I am today.

포트폴리오에 정답은 없지만 본인의 이야기는 분명히 있어야 한다고 믿었고, SOP는 그 이야기를 뒷받침하는 글이어야 한다고 생각했다. 공모전이나 실무 프로젝트 및 기타 작업들은 학부 프로젝트와 성격이나 태도 면에서 달랐기에 일관된 흐름으로 설명하긴 어렵다. 하지만 서로 다른 역할과 환경 속에서 쌓아온 경험들은 지금의 나를 입체적으로 보여주는 기록이 되었다고 생각한다.

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #gsdportfolio #gsdadmittedportfolio

Gwanghyeon Park @park_gggwang
PREVIEW -7/15

While there is no singular ‘correct’ answer for a portfolio, I believe it must contain a clear personal narrative, and that the Statement of Purpose (SOP) should support this story. My competition entries, professional work, and other projects differ in nature and attitude from my academic work, making it difficult to present them within a single, unified narrative. However, I see these varied experiences as records that together portray a multi-dimensional view of who I am today.

포트폴리오에 정답은 없지만 본인의 이야기는 분명히 있어야 한다고 믿었고, SOP는 그 이야기를 뒷받침하는 글이어야 한다고 생각했다. 공모전이나 실무 프로젝트 및 기타 작업들은 학부 프로젝트와 성격이나 태도 면에서 달랐기에 일관된 흐름으로 설명하긴 어렵다. 하지만 서로 다른 역할과 환경 속에서 쌓아온 경험들은 지금의 나를 입체적으로 보여주는 기록이 되었다고 생각한다.

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #gsdportfolio #gsdadmittedportfolio

Hoemin Kim @min_kim49
PREVIEW -6/15

Book excerpt (Estimated release date: 7/26) :
Reinterpreting existing elements to imbue them with new meanings lies at the core of my architectural interests. I believe that architecture attains a unique identity when a space is created, reconceptualized, modified, and woven into a narrative. Through my undergraduate
projects, I have focused on how architecture can leverage the physical potential of a site or existing building to create new place identities through tectonic experimentations.
These projects have driven my interest in the possibility of architecture becoming a medium through which new meanings and stories are revealed.

기존 환경을 새롭게 해석하는 일은 저의 가장 큰 건축적 관심이었습니다. 저는 디자인을 통해 문제를 특정하고 해결하기보다는 공간과 컨텍스트의 특성을 섬세하게 파악하고 그 안에 어떻게 새로운 서사를 개입시키거나 새로운 관계성을 만들 수 있을지를 꾸준히 고민해왔습니다. 이 포트폴리오는 학부 과정 동안 다양한 스케일과 프로그램을 통해 이러한 관심을 실험하고 탐구한 과정과 결과물들을 담고 있습니다.

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #gsappportfolio

Hoemin Kim @min_kim49
PREVIEW -6/15

Book excerpt (Estimated release date: 7/26) :
Reinterpreting existing elements to imbue them with new meanings lies at the core of my architectural interests. I believe that architecture attains a unique identity when a space is created, reconceptualized, modified, and woven into a narrative. Through my undergraduate
projects, I have focused on how architecture can leverage the physical potential of a site or existing building to create new place identities through tectonic experimentations.
These projects have driven my interest in the possibility of architecture becoming a medium through which new meanings and stories are revealed.

기존 환경을 새롭게 해석하는 일은 저의 가장 큰 건축적 관심이었습니다. 저는 디자인을 통해 문제를 특정하고 해결하기보다는 공간과 컨텍스트의 특성을 섬세하게 파악하고 그 안에 어떻게 새로운 서사를 개입시키거나 새로운 관계성을 만들 수 있을지를 꾸준히 고민해왔습니다. 이 포트폴리오는 학부 과정 동안 다양한 스케일과 프로그램을 통해 이러한 관심을 실험하고 탐구한 과정과 결과물들을 담고 있습니다.

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #gsappportfolio

Hyung Joon Kim @hyk802_
PREVIEW -5/15

Book excerpt (Estimated release date: 7/26) :

If I could go back and prepare again, I would try to show my work to more people and seek more feedback than I did back then. Through the process, I realized that designing a portfolio page begins with finding the most suitable references for my project and setting them as clear goals. I now regret how ashamed and hesitant I used to feel about showing my portfolio to others.

At one point, I mustered up the courage to ask a senior colleague for advice. I learned how reassuring and empowering it can be to speak with someone who has faced similar struggles. Most importantly, it gave me a fresh, more objective perspective on my own work.

예전으로 돌아가 다시 준비를 한다면, 그때보다 더 많은 사람들에게 보여주고 더 많은 피드백을 받으려 노력했을 것 같다. 결국 페이지를 디자인한다는 것은 내 프로젝트에 가장 알맞은 레퍼런스를 찾아 목표로 삼는 것에서 시작된다는 사실을 작업하며 배울 수 있었다. 당시에는 내 포트폴리오를 누군가에게 보여준다는 것이 왜 그렇게 창피하고 조심스러웠는지, 지금은 많이 후회된다.

부끄러움을 무릅쓰고 가까운 회사 선배에게 조언을 부탁드린 적이 있었다. 비슷한 고민을 했던 사람과 이야기한다는 것이 이렇게나 든든하고 힘이 된다는 것을 알았고, 무엇보다 내 프로젝트를 한 번 더 객관적으로 볼 수 있는 관점을 얻을 수 있었다.

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #gsappportfolio

Hyung Joon Kim @hyk802_
PREVIEW -5/15

Book excerpt (Estimated release date: 7/26) :

If I could go back and prepare again, I would try to show my work to more people and seek more feedback than I did back then. Through the process, I realized that designing a portfolio page begins with finding the most suitable references for my project and setting them as clear goals. I now regret how ashamed and hesitant I used to feel about showing my portfolio to others.

At one point, I mustered up the courage to ask a senior colleague for advice. I learned how reassuring and empowering it can be to speak with someone who has faced similar struggles. Most importantly, it gave me a fresh, more objective perspective on my own work.

예전으로 돌아가 다시 준비를 한다면, 그때보다 더 많은 사람들에게 보여주고 더 많은 피드백을 받으려 노력했을 것 같다. 결국 페이지를 디자인한다는 것은 내 프로젝트에 가장 알맞은 레퍼런스를 찾아 목표로 삼는 것에서 시작된다는 사실을 작업하며 배울 수 있었다. 당시에는 내 포트폴리오를 누군가에게 보여준다는 것이 왜 그렇게 창피하고 조심스러웠는지, 지금은 많이 후회된다.

부끄러움을 무릅쓰고 가까운 회사 선배에게 조언을 부탁드린 적이 있었다. 비슷한 고민을 했던 사람과 이야기한다는 것이 이렇게나 든든하고 힘이 된다는 것을 알았고, 무엇보다 내 프로젝트를 한 번 더 객관적으로 볼 수 있는 관점을 얻을 수 있었다.

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #gsappportfolio

Jisoo Kim @kimmjiss
PREVIEW -4/15

Book excerpt (Estimated release date: 7/26) :
Through this edition, I've finally had a small opportunity to share my beliefs. One thing I can say for certain is that my style today is clearly different from the one I had 5 years ago when I was preparing to study abroad. Even so, there's a vague, but consistent thought I've held both then and now. [...]

If I went back 5 years ago and looked at my old portfolio, I'm sure I could give a three-hour critique without even stopping for a sip of water. That means I 've become someone who can accept that change. In the end, what's truly important isn't getting feedback from others, but continuously questioning and explaining your work to yourself.

Ultimately, what I want to say is this : If I can clearly articulate, here and now, what kind of thinking has guided my work over the pas few years, maybe that in itself is what makes a good portfolio.

이번 책을 통해 소심하게 내 신념을 넋두리할 수 있는 기회가 되었는데, 확실한 건, 지금의 나는 5년 전 유학을 준비하던 나와는 분명 스타일이 달라졌다는 점이다. 그럼에도 불구하고 그때도, 지금도 희미하나마 공통되게 하고 있던 생각이 있다.
(중략)

지금 내가 5년 전으로 돌아가서 그때의 포트폴리오를 본다면, 아마 물도 안 마시고 3시간 동안 리뷰를 쏟아낼 수 있을 거다. 그만큼 보는 눈이 달라졌다는 뜻이고, 그걸 받아들일 수 있는 내가 되었단 뜻이기도 하다. 결국 중요한 건, 누구에게 지적받는 게 아니라 스스로 계속 질문하고 설명해내는 과정 자체가 아닐까 싶다.

결국 하고 싶은 말은, ‘지금의 내가, 과거 몇 년간 어떤 생각으로 작업을 해왔는지, 지금 이 시점에서 명확히 설명할 수 있다면 그게 좋은 포트폴리오가 아닐까?’ 라고 두루뭉술한 생각을 해본다.

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #gsappportfolio

Jisoo Kim @kimmjiss
PREVIEW -4/15

Book excerpt (Estimated release date: 7/26) :
Through this edition, I've finally had a small opportunity to share my beliefs. One thing I can say for certain is that my style today is clearly different from the one I had 5 years ago when I was preparing to study abroad. Even so, there's a vague, but consistent thought I've held both then and now. [...]

If I went back 5 years ago and looked at my old portfolio, I'm sure I could give a three-hour critique without even stopping for a sip of water. That means I 've become someone who can accept that change. In the end, what's truly important isn't getting feedback from others, but continuously questioning and explaining your work to yourself.

Ultimately, what I want to say is this : If I can clearly articulate, here and now, what kind of thinking has guided my work over the pas few years, maybe that in itself is what makes a good portfolio.

이번 책을 통해 소심하게 내 신념을 넋두리할 수 있는 기회가 되었는데, 확실한 건, 지금의 나는 5년 전 유학을 준비하던 나와는 분명 스타일이 달라졌다는 점이다. 그럼에도 불구하고 그때도, 지금도 희미하나마 공통되게 하고 있던 생각이 있다.
(중략)

지금 내가 5년 전으로 돌아가서 그때의 포트폴리오를 본다면, 아마 물도 안 마시고 3시간 동안 리뷰를 쏟아낼 수 있을 거다. 그만큼 보는 눈이 달라졌다는 뜻이고, 그걸 받아들일 수 있는 내가 되었단 뜻이기도 하다. 결국 중요한 건, 누구에게 지적받는 게 아니라 스스로 계속 질문하고 설명해내는 과정 자체가 아닐까 싶다.

결국 하고 싶은 말은, ‘지금의 내가, 과거 몇 년간 어떤 생각으로 작업을 해왔는지, 지금 이 시점에서 명확히 설명할 수 있다면 그게 좋은 포트폴리오가 아닐까?’ 라고 두루뭉술한 생각을 해본다.

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #gsappportfolio

Yonghyun Kwon @hyonkwon__
PREVIEW -3/15

Book excerpt (Estimated release date: 7/26) :
To repeat, of course, creating visually appealing images that catch the eye of architects is important and beneficial. But I still firmly believe that, for an M.Arch application, the most important thing is to create a portfolio that expresses who you are. In other words, you need to have your own content. It’s not about showing “Look how good I am at architecture!” but rather about showing “Wouldn’t it be interesting if someone like me were to do architecture?”

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #gsappportfolio

Yonghyun Kwon @hyonkwon__
PREVIEW -3/15

Book excerpt (Estimated release date: 7/26) :
To repeat, of course, creating visually appealing images that catch the eye of architects is important and beneficial. But I still firmly believe that, for an M.Arch application, the most important thing is to create a portfolio that expresses who you are. In other words, you need to have your own content. It’s not about showing “Look how good I am at architecture!” but rather about showing “Wouldn’t it be interesting if someone like me were to do architecture?”

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #gsappportfolio

Seokhyun Kim @seokseokseok__
PREVIEW -2/15

Book excerpt (Estimated release date: 7/26) :
To me, a portfolio isn’t just a collection of finished results—it’s a document that shows what kind of architectural work I’ve done and, especially, the design process: what I considered, and the steps I took along the way.

I tried to select the most essential projects and to clearly communicate the intent and development of each one. Because I wanted to be careful with every image and explanation, there were many late nights working on it, and at times I hit roadblocks. Even though I put a lot of thought into it, there’s still quite a bit I’m not entirely happy with now that it’s finished. But I believe going through this process was a valuable experience for my architectural practice. To me, this portfolio is both the result of my effort and work, and a document that outlines my plans for the future.

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #gsappportfolio

Seokhyun Kim @seokseokseok__
PREVIEW -2/15

Book excerpt (Estimated release date: 7/26) :
To me, a portfolio isn’t just a collection of finished results—it’s a document that shows what kind of architectural work I’ve done and, especially, the design process: what I considered, and the steps I took along the way.

I tried to select the most essential projects and to clearly communicate the intent and development of each one. Because I wanted to be careful with every image and explanation, there were many late nights working on it, and at times I hit roadblocks. Even though I put a lot of thought into it, there’s still quite a bit I’m not entirely happy with now that it’s finished. But I believe going through this process was a valuable experience for my architectural practice. To me, this portfolio is both the result of my effort and work, and a document that outlines my plans for the future.

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #gsappportfolio

MJ Ko @mmmmjj_ko
PREVIEW -1/15

Book excerpt (Estimated release date: 7/26) :
Many people often reduce “references” to mere acts of copying, but for me they have always been essential tools for learning and self-reflection. They allowed me to understand where I stood and where I needed to go.

From there, I began to draw input not only from architecture, but from visual arts, sculpture, street art, film, exhibition design, and even philosophy. Interpreting and recombining these influences in my own way became a core part of my growth as a designer.

Working in isolation inevitably imposes limits. Cut off from the outside world, it becomes challenging to develop new ideas purely from within. I believe that to become a better designer, one must continually seek out better work, study it deeply, and truly make it one’s own. The most practical and effective way to break through creative barriers is to reference, analyze, and reinvent.

This book shares my early design process from six years ago. It reflects the questions, failures, and experiments that shaped my emerging design language. My hope is that it serves not simply as a guide to “making a good portfolio,” but as a resource for anyone committed to ongoing growth and development.

책 일부 발췌
많은 사람들이 ‘레퍼런스’를 단순히 베끼는 것으로 오해하지만, 나에게는 나 자신을 만들어 주는 학습 도구이자 자기성찰의 재료였다. 레퍼런스를 통해 내가 어디쯤 있는지, 어디로 가야 할지를 조금씩 이해했다. 그때부터 건축뿐 아니라 시각예술, 조각, 스트리트 아트, 영화, 전시 디자인, 철학까지 다양한 분야에서 인풋을 받아들였다. 그렇게 얻은 정보와 이미지를 내 방식으로 해석하고 재조합하면서 전혀 다른 결과물을 만들어내는 과정이 곧 나의 성장이라고 느꼈다.

혼자 작업하다 보면 결국 고립의 한계에 부딪힌다. 외부와 단절되면 내 머릿속 것만으로는 아이디어를 발전시키기 어렵다. 좋은 디자이너가 되기 위해서는 더 나은 것을 보고 배우며 내 것으로 소화해야 한다고 믿는다. 그 벽을 깨는 가장 현실적이고 효과적인 방법이 바로 참고하고 분석하며 재창조하는 것이다.

이번 책에 담긴 포트폴리오는 6년 전의 초기 설계 과정을 보여준다. 그 시절의 고민과 실패, 그리고 서서히 만들어진 나만의 언어가 담겨 있다. 이 책이 누군가에게 포트폴리오를 잘 만드는 법이 아니라 스스로를 성장시키는 참고서가 되길 바란다.

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #gsappportfolio

MJ Ko @mmmmjj_ko
PREVIEW -1/15

Book excerpt (Estimated release date: 7/26) :
Many people often reduce “references” to mere acts of copying, but for me they have always been essential tools for learning and self-reflection. They allowed me to understand where I stood and where I needed to go.

From there, I began to draw input not only from architecture, but from visual arts, sculpture, street art, film, exhibition design, and even philosophy. Interpreting and recombining these influences in my own way became a core part of my growth as a designer.

Working in isolation inevitably imposes limits. Cut off from the outside world, it becomes challenging to develop new ideas purely from within. I believe that to become a better designer, one must continually seek out better work, study it deeply, and truly make it one’s own. The most practical and effective way to break through creative barriers is to reference, analyze, and reinvent.

This book shares my early design process from six years ago. It reflects the questions, failures, and experiments that shaped my emerging design language. My hope is that it serves not simply as a guide to “making a good portfolio,” but as a resource for anyone committed to ongoing growth and development.

책 일부 발췌
많은 사람들이 ‘레퍼런스’를 단순히 베끼는 것으로 오해하지만, 나에게는 나 자신을 만들어 주는 학습 도구이자 자기성찰의 재료였다. 레퍼런스를 통해 내가 어디쯤 있는지, 어디로 가야 할지를 조금씩 이해했다. 그때부터 건축뿐 아니라 시각예술, 조각, 스트리트 아트, 영화, 전시 디자인, 철학까지 다양한 분야에서 인풋을 받아들였다. 그렇게 얻은 정보와 이미지를 내 방식으로 해석하고 재조합하면서 전혀 다른 결과물을 만들어내는 과정이 곧 나의 성장이라고 느꼈다.

혼자 작업하다 보면 결국 고립의 한계에 부딪힌다. 외부와 단절되면 내 머릿속 것만으로는 아이디어를 발전시키기 어렵다. 좋은 디자이너가 되기 위해서는 더 나은 것을 보고 배우며 내 것으로 소화해야 한다고 믿는다. 그 벽을 깨는 가장 현실적이고 효과적인 방법이 바로 참고하고 분석하며 재창조하는 것이다.

이번 책에 담긴 포트폴리오는 6년 전의 초기 설계 과정을 보여준다. 그 시절의 고민과 실패, 그리고 서서히 만들어진 나만의 언어가 담겨 있다. 이 책이 누군가에게 포트폴리오를 잘 만드는 법이 아니라 스스로를 성장시키는 참고서가 되길 바란다.

#archivebeforegraduate #architecturaldrawing #architecturalpublication #architectureportfolio #architecturalthoughts #architecturebook #architecturalportfolio #gsappportfolio

Our first “Archive Before Graduate” edition is coming soon!

We’re excited to announce that this special publication will be released on July 26. It features the portfolios of 15 designers who prepared for architecture graduate school in the U.S.—a carefully curated glimpse into their creative journeys, challenges, and solutions.

When preparing for study abroad, many of us learn and grow through an endless cycle of referencing, observing, and reinventing. We study countless precedents, analyze what resonates with us, and transform these insights into something uniquely our own.

Design is, in many ways, an act of looking carefully at what has come before—absorbing influences, filtering them through our own experiences, and producing something new. This publication celebrates that process. It’s a collection of real portfolios that illustrate the diverse paths people have taken, the decisions they made, and the ways they presented their ideas.

We hope this ebook will be a valuable reference for anyone preparing to study abroad in architecture or design. It’s meant for those who want to see real examples, learn from the work of peers, and feel inspired to craft their own voice. Beyond being a guide, it’s an invitation to reflect on the creative act itself: the continual dialogue between learning from others and defining who we are as designers.

We’re so grateful to everyone who contributed, and to all of you who support this project. Stay tuned for the launch, and we hope you’ll look forward to this new chapter with us!

#architecturalportfolio #architecturalpublishing #architecturaldrawing #ArchitectureStudents #ArchitecturePortfolio #architecturegraduate #StudyArchitecture #architecturegradprep #CreativeCommunity #ArchDesign #DesignProcess #architecturepublication

Our first “Archive Before Graduate” edition is coming soon!

We’re excited to announce that this special publication will be released on July 26. It features the portfolios of 15 designers who prepared for architecture graduate school in the U.S.—a carefully curated glimpse into their creative journeys, challenges, and solutions.

When preparing for study abroad, many of us learn and grow through an endless cycle of referencing, observing, and reinventing. We study countless precedents, analyze what resonates with us, and transform these insights into something uniquely our own.

Design is, in many ways, an act of looking carefully at what has come before—absorbing influences, filtering them through our own experiences, and producing something new. This publication celebrates that process. It’s a collection of real portfolios that illustrate the diverse paths people have taken, the decisions they made, and the ways they presented their ideas.

We hope this ebook will be a valuable reference for anyone preparing to study abroad in architecture or design. It’s meant for those who want to see real examples, learn from the work of peers, and feel inspired to craft their own voice. Beyond being a guide, it’s an invitation to reflect on the creative act itself: the continual dialogue between learning from others and defining who we are as designers.

We’re so grateful to everyone who contributed, and to all of you who support this project. Stay tuned for the launch, and we hope you’ll look forward to this new chapter with us!

#architecturalportfolio #architecturalpublishing #architecturaldrawing #ArchitectureStudents #ArchitecturePortfolio #architecturegraduate #StudyArchitecture #architecturegradprep #CreativeCommunity #ArchDesign #DesignProcess #architecturepublication

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A creative platform for artists and architectural designers.
It’s a space where students preparing for their futures and working professionals in the arts come together.

Here, we focus on architectural press publishing, share drawing practices, and showcase the diverse ways we create and present our work.

This is our collective archive – a place to document ideas, processes, and projects as they evolve.

Join us as we learn, share, and shape the creative conversation together.

Hi – welcome to SECTIONED_STUDIO

A creative platform for artists and architectural designers.
It’s a space where students preparing for their futures and working professionals in the arts come together.

Here, we focus on architectural press publishing, share drawing practices, and showcase the diverse ways we create and present our work.

This is our collective archive – a place to document ideas, processes, and projects as they evolve.

Join us as we learn, share, and shape the creative conversation together.

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