Human-made surroundings that provide the setting for people’s activities. Spatial and physical structures, interiors, exhibitions or installations, either permanent or temporary, for private, public, commercial or industrial purposes. Examples include: public installations, restaurant/hospitality interiors, office or medical interiors, set designs, retail displays, exhibition booths.
Design Principal, Mikyoung Kim
Bryan Chou is a landscape architect and design leader at Mikyoung Kim, a renowned firm specializing in landscape architecture and urban design. With a forward-thinking approach, Bryan has guided the firm’s cross-disciplinary design process, blending innovative concepts with the science and artistry of landscape architecture. Throughout his career, he has designed landmark projects across the United States, including Michigan Central in Detroit, the Texas Medical Center Helix Park, and the Healing Gardens at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Drawing on his background in art and design, Bryan has also contributed to several public art installations, including the 14th Street Bridge Kaleidoscope in Washington, DC, the Exhale Fountain in Chapel Hill, and the Nexus Project at UNC Charlotte.
Based in Boston, Bryan is a strong advocate for accessible urban open spaces that provide essential infrastructure while enriching the urban experience for everyone. He is a registered Landscape Architect, with a master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a bachelor’s degree in Community and Environmental Planning from the University of Washington.
Director, Jaemee Studio
Haemee is a public artist, a landscape designer and an educator. Since establishing Jaemee Studio, Haemee exhibited public art installations and garden installations in America, Europe, and Asia.
Her work explores the intersection of art, landscape, and human interaction.
Drawing inspiration from the site’s physical, cultural, and imaginative context, she crafts interventions that transform ordinary elements into extraordinary experiences. Whether deriving forms from a site’s natural features, its social fabric, or fantastical narratives, her process involves reimagining objects through shifts in scale, unexpected juxtapositions, and innovative materials.
By bridging the ordinary and the extraordinary, Haemee’s work encourages people to engage with the land, connect with one another, and rediscover the stories embedded in a place. Her site-specific projects offer more than visual appeal; they create spaces that inspire wonder, interaction, and a renewed sense of awareness.
Prinipal, OJB Landscape Architecture
Simon is a Principal at OJB’s Boston office, having been part of the team since its inception in 2013. With a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Purdue University and professional licensure in Massachusetts and Maine, Simon brings two decades of design experience, with expertise that spans a diverse range of scales and typologies.
Simon is deeply committed to delivering high-quality, expressive designs that reflect a deep sensitivity to user needs, ecological principles, and lasting sustainability. His designs are rooted in a thoughtful understanding of materials, plant ecologies, and microclimates, informed by his experiences working market sectors across the United States including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Boston. As a leader, Simon is known for his collaborative approach, motivating his team to push creative boundaries while ensuring all aspects of a project align with client goals.