Chrystine Kim

Chrystine Kim

Architectural Designer

location of Chrystine KimSeattle, Washington, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Nest Northwest

  • Education

    • Ecole D'Art Americaines De Fontainebleau

      1987 - 1987
      International Program Architecture Art & Music students

      Activities and Societies: Trip through France to study Le Corbusier buildings. Weekend trips from Fontainbleau to Paris. Studied and toured France with architecture, art and music students from Europe, Asia & USA.

    • California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

      1984 - 1990
      Bachelor of Architecture 5 year Masters equivalent program Architecture, Drawing, City Planning Passed with flying colors

      Activities and Societies: Japanese Club because they had the best food+dance parties.

  • Experience

    • Larry Rouch Company

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1997
      Architectural Designer

      Custom residential projects for Microsoft, Netscape clients. Torrefazione Italia Cafe, pioneer square, Seattle and Palo Alto.

    • Suyama Peterson Deguchi Architects

      Jan 1992 - Jan 1992
      Architectural Designer

      Worked under George Suyama on Mt Vernon Kitchen drawings

    • Arellano Christofides

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1999
      Architect

      Single family residences and triplex on Alki, West Seattle.

    • The Miller Hull Partnership

      Jan 2000 - Dec 2000
      Architect

      Pierce County Environmental Services Building.

    • GGLO

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
      Project Architect

      One of 3 team leaders/project architect at GGLO, partnered with Tonkin Hoyne for Rainier Vista housing project on MLK Blvd, South Seattle.

    • NEST Northwest (Formerly Nest Architecture & Design)

      Jan 2007 - now
      Principal Architect

      Residential new construction, detached accessory dwelling units (DADU/backyard cottages), small scale multifamily and commercial tenant improvement. My client list include local writers, scientists, Microsoft and Boeing engineers, businesswomen, single mom heroes and small scale builders.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

      Google
      Oct 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Procore Certified: Architect

      Procore Technologies
      Apr 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Architecture License in Washington State

      State of Washington
      Nov 2005
    • Foundations of Real Estate Certificate

      Urban Land Institute
      Jun 2022
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Consultant on backyard cottage legislation (D)ADUs

      Issued by City of Seattle on Jan 2018
      City of SeattleAssociated with Chrystine Kim
    • Volunteer Field Trip Coordinator & Gala Fundraiser

      Issued by Garfield High School Jazz Foundation on Jan 2016
      Garfield High School Jazz FoundationAssociated with Chrystine Kim
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Beacon Hill Food Forest on Jun 2013
      Beacon Hill Food ForestAssociated with Chrystine Kim