“Architecture that transforms how we live, work, and connect.”
AT PDSTUDIO, WE BELIEVE DESIGN HAS THE POWER TO SHAPE THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND REFLECT THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF PLACE.
OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE THOUGHTFUL, SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENRICH DAILY LIFE, SUPPORT MEANINGFUL INTERACTION, AND RESPOND INTELLIGENTLY TO THEIR CONTEXT.
From cities to spaces, our work bridges global vision with deep local understanding.
ABOUT pdstudio
pdstudio is an office of architecture, interior design and landscape based in New York, founded in 2018 by Gene Pyo AIA. pdstudio is an international architecture and design studio committed to shaping meaningful, modern environments through bold thinking and contextual sensitivity. Specializing in architecture, interiors, and landscape, we design with a deep respect for culture, place, and people.
At the heart of our work is a belief that architecture is fundamentally about human experience—not just form and function, but how spaces shape interaction, identity, and memory.
We design across scales and disciplines, with architecture, interiors, and landscape integrated into a cohesive vision. Landscape is not an afterthought or an amenity—it is a central design feature that defines atmosphere, movement, and connection to place. We strive to create environments that feel as natural as they are deliberate—spaces that endure, resonate, and contribute meaningfully to both the urban fabric and human experience.
Driven by clarity, curiosity, and care, pdstudio collaborates with clients across sectors and geographies to create architecture that resonates on both a human and urban scale.
GENE PYO AIA, Leed ap
FOUNDER
Gene, the founder of pdstudio, has gathered years of experience leading the design of high-profile international projects including master planning, mixed-use, retail, hi-rise and residential projects. His project portfolio includes designs in China, Korea, Europe, West Africa, the Middle East, and United States.
Gene brings over two decades of experience leading innovative design across architecture, interiors, and urban design. Before founding pdstudio, he held leadership roles at internationally recognized firms, serving as Director at ODA, Principal at 5+design, and Senior Designer at XTEN Architecture. His work spans residential, commercial, hospitality, cultural, and mixed-use projects on five continents, distinguished by a focus on spatial clarity, material intelligence, and cultural relevance. He was also one of the core designers of One World Trade Center Tower while at SOM.
He received his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Design from Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) and Master in Architecture from Harvard University Graduate School of Design.
KYE KANG
CREative DIRECTOR
As Creative Director at pdstudio, Kye leads the firm’s design direction with a distinctive fusion of architectural thinking and industrial design expertise. Her background includes working with global brands such as Lixil, Kohler, Nokia, iriver, At&t, and Samsung—experience that brings a richly multidisciplinary perspective to every project. She excels at creating user-centered, emotionally resonant experiences that span from intimate product design to large-scale spatial environments.
With a Master of Science in Industrial Design from ArtCenter College of Design, Kye approaches architecture as both a narrative and a system—where form, function, and feeling intersect. Her work seamlessly bridges strategy and aesthetics, ensuring each project is grounded in a strong conceptual framework, executed with spatial clarity, and deeply responsive to its cultural and physical context.