Architectural designs are rigorously developed through the lenses of innovation, aesthetics and constructability. HYCArch believes successful projects are delivered through collaborative efforts, and champions effective and efficient communication with the client and all team members to achieve a common goal.

Hye-Young received her Master of Architecture degree from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design and her Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University’s Columbia College.

Hye-Young has practiced architecture and interiors for nearly two decades at award-winning firms in New York City and Los Angeles. Her diverse previous experience, which include cultural buildings, educational buildings, retail environments, and housing, has equipped her to work on a variety of scales in a variety of team environments.

Hye-Young is an insured, licensed architect in the states of California and New York.

Our Team

Hye-Young Chung, Principal

Ever Vargas, Project Manager


Tania Sew Hoy, Project Manager

Madison Canby, Designer

 Our Collaborators


Aejie Rhyu at ARA-la studio, Annie Barrett at aalso architects, Carrie Kawamura, David Mitchell Kim, Ian Svilokos, Kounkuey Design Initiative, Meaghan Pohl at Xenia Projects, Rayne B LaBorde, Toshiko Mori Architect, ARUP Engineering, Craig Phillips Engineering & Design, Hocker Design Group, GMEP, Ibarra Structural Engineering, Oculus Lighting, Pamela Burton & Company, Theia Lighting