Mira Yung
Co-Founder
Architect AIBC, LEED BD+C
mira@sml.studio
Mira is an architect based in London and Vancouver. With experience in Canada, Japan, and overseas, her portfolio of work demonstrates strong conceptual and spatial strategies, and detailed design, with critical knowledge that is responsive to site, materiality, and user experience.
She has been involved in delivering all stages of work from early conception to project completion collaboratively with clients, consultants, and contractors.
Chronology
2022
Founded Sml Studio
2021
Leckie Studio, Vancouver
2019 - 2021
Perkins & Will, Vancouver
2014 - 2018
Kengo Kuma & Associates, Tokyo
2012 - 2014
Edison & Sprinkles, Vancouver
2012
Netherlands Summer Program
2010 - 2014
Master of Architecture, University of British Columbia
2009 - 2014
Board Member, Architecture for Humanity
2004 -2008
Bachelor of Design, Emily Carr University of Art & Design
2003
Bing Thom Architects, Vancouver
1986
Born in Hong Kong
Awards + Publications
- Interior Design Magazine New York, Best of Year Award for Hospitality – Coffee Counter, for Nemesis Coffee (2021)
- Interior Design Magazine New York, Best of the Year Award for Fine Dining, for Ta-ke Hong Kong (2018)
- Iconic Awards, Best of Best for Interior Category, for Ta-ke Hong Kong (2018)
- Canadian Pavilion at Venice Biennale, Canadian National Winner (2012)
- RAIC British Columbia Student & Intern Award (2011)
- British Columbia Regional Winner, Migrating Landscapes (2011)
- Design and Design Internation Product Design Book of the Year Volume 3”, Barcelona: Index Books (2010)
- “ICON Product Yearbook”, London: ICON Magazine (2010)
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