March 18th, 2026

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Susan Yun, AIA — Founder & Principal, YUN Architecture

Susan Yun is the Principal and Founder of YUN Architecture. Building upon more than 25 years of international experience, Susan is a thoughtful designer and an attuned listener, leveraging her robust industry knowledge to problem solve and think deeply about the specific needs of her clients. With an undeniable aptitude to imbue her projects with layered cultural dimensions, Susan pulls from both her own background and the varied heritages and influences of her clients into each project she embarks on. Leading design for the firm’s wide range of residential, cultural, and commercial projects, Susan is engaged with all aspects of the studio’s output. 

Since founding her eponymous firm over a decade ago, Susan has led the completion of a range of complex residential projects, extensive interior renovations, and publicly-accessible commercial spaces. Having previously worked for renowned architecture offices, most recently at Selldorf Architects, she has spent her career leading elegant architectural and interiors projects that have garnered significant media and award recognition. 

During her time at Selldorf Architects, Susan led design teams for the strategic reorganization of Christie’s Auction House’s headquarters and new gallery spaces in New York City. She also steered the transformation of an old Studebaker service building into commercial office space in Brooklyn, which was awarded the Lucy G. Moses Award for Exemplary Historic Preservation and Masterworks Award for Best Neighborhood Catalyst from the Municipal Arts Society of New York. 

Susan was born in South Korea and grew up in Vancouver, Canada before settling in New York City for her studies in architecture. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architectural and Environmental Design from Parsons School of Design and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

Creating Space for Renewal: Trajectory, Transition, & Collaboration

Susan will reflect on the trajectory of her career and the experiences that have shaped her evolving creative practice. Drawing on her collaborations with artist Hiroshi Sugimoto, she will discuss the differing approaches of artist and architect, and how unbound creativity can challenge conventions and inspire professional growth. She will share insights from her own process, including the importance of recognizing when details require a second pass and knowing when to seek outside expertise. The conversation will also explore themes of renewal—both creative and professional—and how moments of reflection and recalibration can open new directions in one’s work.

Anne Chen, AIA, ASLA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP — Gensler Architects

Anne is an architect and landscape architect designing civic, cultural, and educational spaces where buildings and landscapes come together to foster connection and belonging. In addition to being an architect at Gensler, she also teaches Site Planning at City Tech, helping future architects develop ecological thinking and a deeper understanding of place. Anne has a Master of Landscape Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. She received her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia, where she also minored in Global Sustainability.

Navigating Practice & Creating Possibilities

Drawing from her experience within large design firms, Anne will reflect on how to navigate complex professional environments while creating new opportunities by following curiosity and interdisciplinary interests. She will share insights on developing skills across fields and translating them into value for personal growth as well as business development, and will explore how expanding into teaching, fellowships, and public work can renew professional energy and open new pathways for meaningful practice.