Born in Korea in 1936, Tai Soo Kim chose architecture for his profession as a young man. He came to the United States in 1961 with Bachelor and Master Degrees from Seoul National University. He went on to study at Yale University under Paul Rudolph, then the Dean of the School of Architecture. Tai Soo credits Mr. Rudolph with encouraging him to trust his own design instincts rather than any prevailing style or trend.

Tai Soo’s work has brought him ever-increasing recognition. His designs have earned more than 30 local and national awards and have been published in national and international journals of architecture. In 1986 Tai Soo was honored by the American Institute of Architects for his contribution to excellence in architecture and was elected to the prestigious College of Fellows, FAIA. In 1994, Kim was awarded the Korean Broadcasting Systems' Overseas Compatriots Prize for his achievements in his field. In 1999, he received the commission to design the new U.S. Embassy in Tunisia.

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