Joy is a Master of Architecture candidate at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He previously received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati and was honored by the College of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning, making the Dean’s List from 2015-2019. In 2020, Joy received a certificate in Healthier Materials and Sustainable Buildings from the Parsons School of Design in New York City.

Joy is an intern at CCY, with a focus on graphics and project documentation. Joy utilizes his multi-disciplinary background to stay inspired. Engaging with photography, graphic design, and architecture offers new perspectives; and the knowledge from one discipline helps him elevate the other in a symbiotic way.

Joy’s design and photography skills have also been recognized. Most recently, he was awarded first place in the DOCOMOMO United States Architectural Photography Contest. In a digital world, taking an ‘analogue break’ and getting outside helps Joy restart and get inspired.