“architecture grounded IN PLACE, shaped by EXPERIENCE.”
we believe design shapes how people feel, interact, and experience the world. Architecture is both physical and emotional, and the spaces we inhabit influence our sense of comfort, belonging, and possibility.
OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE THOUGHTFUL, SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENRICH DAILY LIFE, SUPPORT MEANINGFUL INTERACTION, AND RESPOND INTELLIGENTLY TO THEIR CONTEXT.
ABOUT pdstudio
pdstudio is an office of architecture, interior design and landscape based in New York, founded in 2018 by Gene Pyo, AIA. The studio works internationally across cultural and geographic contexts, designing contemporary environments that are grounded in place, experience, and long-term value.
Our work is driven by the belief that architecture is fundamentally about human experience—how spaces shape daily life, social interaction, and a sense of belonging over time. We approach design not as isolated objects, but as systems of relationships between people, buildings, landscapes, and cities.
We design across scales and disciplines, with architecture, interiors, and landscape integrated into a cohesive vision. Landscape is not treated as an afterthought or accessory; it is a core design element that shapes movement, atmosphere, and the way architecture is experienced. From urban projects to private residences, we seek a seamless relationship between built form and the natural environment.
Driven by rigor and collaboration, pdstudio creates architecture that is grounded in place and shaped by human experience.
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.