Pickard Chilton
Seung Hwan Namgoong is an accomplished architect with extensive experience at Pickard Chilton since August 2007. Prior to this role, Seung Hwan Namgoong gained valuable experience as an intern at SANAA during two separate periods in 2005 and 2006. Academic qualifications include a Master of Architecture from Yale University, obtained between 2004 and 2007, as well as a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, completed from 1999 to 2001. Seung Hwan Namgoong is also recognized as a LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction.
Pickard Chilton
Pickard Chilton is a global architecture studio that designs innovative buildings and transformative environments that deliver value and inspire community. Founded in 1997, the New Haven, Connecticut-based, 50-person studio provides design services to public and private sector clients internationally. The studio is large enough to be entrusted with highly competitive projects of landmark scale yet small enough to offer visionary clients the gratifying experience of shared engagement in the realization of their ambitious goals. The studio practices exclusively as a Design Architect and collaborates with experienced Executive Architects to meet the unique needs of each client. This practice model ensures that clients have access to the most highly qualified professionals for all aspects of design, project management, building technology, and construction administration. A collective belief that 1+1=3 enlivens our collaborations and gives weight to all voices involved in the design process. The intangible element in the equation is the relationships that add incomparable value to the process, the project, and ultimately our clients’ missions. This collaborative alchemy produces environments where occupants, innovation, and communities thrive.