Beom Kwan Kim is a professor at the College of Design and Architecture, Ulsan University. He is also an architect and designer based between London and Korea. He studied at the AA School in London, where he received his Diploma in 2012 with Honors. Kwan has worked in London on various projects at different scales, ranging from high-end residential to master plan schemes. His expertise was gained through collaboration with firms such as Squire and Partners, Serie architects, Atmos Studio, Urban Systems, Zahadid Architects, and RSHP in London. In addition to his architectural background, Kwan has studied Industrial Design and worked as a product designer. He was honored with the 21st Century's Talented Person Award by the Korean President, as well as receiving the Prime Minister's Award, K Design Award, Asia Design Prize, and Korea Wood Design Awards. His research and career in architecture and design are actively continuing in Korea. Currently, he is researching and developing architectural design materials and creating various experimental architectural design works.