Sue-Jean Chung

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ABOUT SUE-JEAN CHUNG

Sue Jean Chung is a Founding Principal of Studio JCI, and innovative and multi-disciplinaryarchitectural firm committed to solving the most significant housing and design challenges facing Canadian cities. Through her leadership, dedication, and business acumen, she has successfully grown Studio JCI from a team of three to over thirty-five architects and designers. Her rigour and commitment have achieved the construction of over 1800 residential units in the GTA/Greater Golden Horseshoeand play an essential role in the success of all her projects at Studio JCI. Sue Jean believes successful city building includes both contextually sensitive architectural design at a macro scale, as well as micro level execution that ensure the quality of spaces being built also promote well-being, functionality, and a renewed urban fabric.For over 10 years, Sue Jean has actively represented Studio JCI on construction sites. She is a respected and effective leader who deftly guides new construction and complex renovations at all scales and through every phase, from Tender and Bidding, to Construction and Close-Out, working collaboratively with clients and construction managers to ensure that project goals are successfully delivered. In addition, she has an in-depth knowledge of zoning by-laws and codes and has demonstrated leadership in providing clarification and interpretation of these policies to the client base and construction industry at large in Ontario. A graduate of the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design at the University of Toronto, Sue Jean actively teaches and mentors staff at Studio JCI through weekly learning modules on the various technical aspects of the profession with the aim of educating and elevating the next generation of problem-solving architects. In addition to sharing her values and showing representation within the industry, Sue Jean is involved with BEAT Toronto as a supporter.