J Partners & Architects, led by Paul Bae and Eunji Shim, was founded in 2009 by Jaeho Shim. The firm is guided by continuous exploration and inquiry into architecture, aiming to deliver clear and practical design solutions.
With international experience, the team combines strong design expertise with execution, completing projects across education, residential, and office sectors. Key works include Hongik Kindergarten, Kookmin University’s College of Design Building, Cheongdam 546, Dosan 208, and the Yupung Headquarters. In 2023, the firm won the design competition for the Seongnam History Museum, now under construction.
J Partners & Architects continues to pursue design excellence with a global perspective, striving to enrich communities and create cultural landmarks that define our time.
Jaeho Shim has more than 30 years of experience in architecture profession encompassing a wide range of building types in Korea and Asia.
Mr. Shim is the CEO and Principal of J Parners & Architects which was founded in May, 2009. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree from Seoul National University, Mr. Shim had begun his architecture profession in Hyundai E&C where he was working for 15 years on a few large international projects in Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Singapore. Then he was appointed as a Project Manager by the chairman of Dongbu Corporation to look over many of the company's own projects including Dongbu Finance Center HQ building in Seoul, Prudential Tower in Seoul, and many other large scale projects.
Mr. Shim joined Baum Archites in Seoul, Korea in 2001. As a CEO and Principal of the company, he was responsible for variety architectural projects and directing more than 200 design staffs in designing on many commercial healthcare, residential, educational and mixed-use projects. Also, as a Principal in Charge, Mr. Shim has led design team to win competition projects and many design awards, including Ewah Women's University Campus project in Seoul and the Yurong City Master plan competition in Lijian, China.
Mr. Shim has been co-awarded with Dominique Perrault, 2008 Seoul Metropolitan Architecture Award for 60,000㎡ Ewah Women's University Campus project.
Mr. Shim was elected in 2008 as a Councilor of UIA, International Union of Architects, a worldwide architects' organization from 130 countries from promoting and advocating architects professional practice in the international cross boarder talks. Now, he serves as Vice President of Architects Regional Council of Asia.
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