JY Architecture Inc.

JYA is an open design studio where the heart and the passion of a builder sinuously converge with the soul of the master architect. We believe in absolute craftsmanship; a total control over the medium in which we work, whether is a full project, interior, furniture or simple design. Moreover, we seek a comprehensive execution of all of our work, stemming from the design roots of a project through to successful completion. We are professionals and settle for nothing less than remaining faithful to this, a manifesto based on a desire to be the hand behind the entire work.

Jinyong Yum Architect AIBC, LEED AP, principal

Jinyong graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1996 from Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea. He moved to Canada in 2000 and received his Master of Architecture degree in 2004 from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver where his graduation project won the 3rd place in the international sustainable building design competition, Cradle to Cradle. Upon his graduation, he was nominated for ‘Prix de Rome in Architecture for Emerging Practitioner’ by the Canada Art Council for the arts.

Before starting his own practice, Jinyong spent several years practicing architecture in high-profile design firms including Patkau architects, Bunting Coady Architects & Perkins Will Architects where he played a significant role in the award-winning Projects. He was a member of the design team of the Beaty Biodiversity Centre, a project architect for the Centre for Learning, Okanagan College and project designer for KAFD parcel 2.11.

Jinyong is a registered architect and LEED Accredited Professional.