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OUN is a design and creative studio that approaches all endeavours through a lens of historical, cultural, and contextual understanding. Dedicated to creating works that resonate with the public and elevate the human experience, OUN prioritizes sensitive design solutions that marry client needs with societal benefit. The studio specializes in the front-end processes of design, crafting concepts that captivate and inspire, with the ultimate aim of contributing to a more positive and sustainable future.
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OUN’s ethos is grounded in the idea that every project, regardless of scale, should give back to the people who use and benefit from it, driving progress through thoughtful and impactful design.
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You can find us in
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Dubai
United Arab Emirates
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Paris
France
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London
UK
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Melbourne
Australia
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But we do projects globally!
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Young Kang - Founder & Principal
Young Kang is an internationally experienced architect and the founder of OUN, an emerging design and creative studio dedicated to shaping a more positive and inclusive future through thoughtful and impactful architecture. Born and raised in Tasmania, Australia, Young’s journey reflects a deep passion for merging cultural, historical, and contextual understanding with bold, innovative design.
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After earning a Master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Tasmania in 2009, Young began his career in Melbourne before embarking on a decade-long international trajectory. His work has taken him across Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East where he contributed to a range of landmark projects spanning art museums and cultural buildings, masterplans, high-performance towers, and civic spaces. This global experience honed his ability to navigate complex cultural contexts and deliver designs that are both visionary and sensitive to their environments.
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Young’s portfolio includes collaborations on projects of significant scale and cultural importance, from major urban masterplans in the UK and China to iconic cultural institutions in the United States and Asia as well as many other programmes and typologies. These experiences have shaped his philosophy of architecture as a discipline that must not only meet the needs of clients but also serve the broader public interest.
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In 2024, Young channelled his diverse expertise and creative vision into establishing OUN. The studio reflects his belief that architecture has the power to captivate, inspire, and contribute meaningfully to humanity.
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