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Faculty
Justin Kang
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Teaches In
Foundation
Education: 

BFA (A/L/I), Otis College of Art and Design
MArch. (Masters of Architecture) at University of Southern California

Bio/Affiliation: 

Justin graduated from the Architecture/Landscape/Interiors program at Otis College of Art and Design. Upon graduation, he attended and received his Masters of Architecture degree from the University of Southern California (USC). His notable accomplishments are leading the design team for an architectural installation at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Shanghai, China, and his role as project manager for solar net-zero homes, an initiative known as "Solar Decathlon" under the direction of the US Department of Energy. He has also been a designer for an architectural research and development firm designing smart zero-energy building facade systems. Justin is a current faculty member at Otis and a co-founder and head designer for a design-build firm located in Orange County. His focus on residential and commercial projects but also works with fine artists specializing in public works. He is also on the board for a non-profit organization where they help children worldwide break out of the cycle of poverty by providing them housing, education, meals, and healthcare. Currently the project focus is on Peru by providing permanent structures for housing and education.

Professional Accomplishments/Exhibitions:  
  • FluxHome, US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon | October 2013
  • Minimal Relaxation, Museum of Contemporary Art [MOCA] Shanghai | August 2012
Publications:  
  • Daily Trojan | January 23 2013
  • University of Southern California News | July 26 2013
  • Daily Trojan | August 18 2013
  • Inhabit | September 30 2013
  • Edison International Newsroom | October 3 2013
  • Voice of America | October 9 2013
  • Los Angeles Times | October 11 2013
  • Daily Trojan | October 15 2013
  • Waveguide | 2013
  • Dexigner | October 16 2012
  • Fabrikator | November 2 2012
  • Evolo | November 26 2012
  • Architizer | 2012
  • Sucker Punch | 2012
  • We Designs | 2013
  • Shade Scape | February 1 2015
Clients/Employment History:  

Employment History:

  • Dosu Studio Architecture – Designer and Researcher
  • KSJ Design Build – CoFounder and Managing Principle Designer
     

Clientele:

  • Forever 21 | 85 Degrees Bakery Cafe | 7 Leaves Cafe | Yesaway Car Rental
  • Kilo E Liquids | Louis Castel