Seung Hwan Namgoong

Seung Hwan Namgoong has extensive experience in urban master plan and large-scale TOD mixed-use projects for a diverse and international client base. His work in the United States, South Korea, and Japan has greatly informed and enriched his architectural approach.

Mr. Namgoong is currently a key designer and project manager for the 13-hectare (32-acre) Takanawa Gateway City project in Tokyo, Japan. Most recently, he managed the design and construction of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, a mixed-use high-rise development completed in 2022. Previous project experience includes Canal Place, the new headquarters for Dominion Energy in Richmond, Virginia; Eaton House in Dublin, Ireland; Eaton Center in Beachwood, Ohio; and the competition for the Kingdom Tower, a 1,000+ meter tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Placemaking is a central focus of Mr. Namgoong’s design philosophy, regardless of project scale. Takanawa Gateway City, a 1.1 million square meter (12 million square foot) transformative urban redevelopment, exemplifies his commitment to creating people-centered environments. He believes that a successful large-scale development must operate effectively at the scale of the city while also engaging meaningfully at the level of individual buildings and the human experience.

Mr. Namgoong received a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture with a Minor in Art from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Architecture from the Yale School of Architecture. He is fluent in English, Korean, and Japanese.