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Yiying Tang is a distinguished architectural designer and acclaimed artist, nationally recognised for her contributions to the field. She is a member of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (“KPF”), a prestigious architecture firm headquartered in New York, NY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q1. Please give us a brief bio of yourself and your design background.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am Yiying Tang, a highly esteemed architectural designer and accomplished artist recognised nationally for my contributions to the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a robust portfolio showcasing my exceptional skills and achievements, I am proud to be a part of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (“KPF”), a renowned architecture firm based in New York, NY. At KPF, we provide top-tier architecture, interior, programming, and master planning services to a diverse clientele in both public and private sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prior to joining KPF, I garnered valuable experience at esteemed firms like Cooper Carry, ROSSETTI, and Gensler, a globally acclaimed architectural giant. My academic journey includes a Master of Architecture Degree from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Zhejiang University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2. What made you become\/why did you choose to become a designer\/artist?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was not until I traveled to Shanghai in the eleventh grade and witnessed the exotic clusters of buildings in the Bund that I gained a profound and clearer understanding of how interacting cultures influence architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Shanghai, traditional Chinese southern culture and modern industrial civilisation strike a balance. Architectural styles evolve with time, forming the unique characteristics of a modern metropolis in Shanghai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This experience reminded me of my childhood visit to the Grand Bazaar. The combination of Islamic and modern styles in its design created a space where people loved to linger, communicate, and increase their understanding of each other. This distinctive building not only blended cultural styles but also bridged psychological gaps between different ethnicities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both the Grand Bazaar and the exotic building clusters in the Bund of Shanghai showed me that architecture, as a mediator of culture, can create spaces that are not only satisfactory and resonant but also emblematic of a city\u2019s character. I was filled with admiration for the potential of architecture and aspired to create designs like these someday. This is when I decided to become an architect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3. Tell us more about your agency\/company, job profile, and what you do.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am an architectural designer employed at Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC (“KPF”), a globally renowned architecture firm headquartered in New York offering comprehensive architecture, interior, programming, and master planning services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My tasks include documenting architecture drawings including 3D rhino model, AutoCAD plans, elevations, sections, Adobe packages and renderings, coordinating with MEP, structure, fire protection, fire alarm engineers on building plans, material specifications, and supporting documents, and leading the design work from schematic phase to design development phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q4. What does \u201cdesign\u201d mean to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To me, “design” embodies a tapestry of contradictions and harmonies. Growing up in Xinjiang province, I was drawn to stability yet craved the uncharted. It was a collision of cultures in my hometown that sparked my interest in architecture\u2014an emotional outpouring rooted in witnessing the Grand Bazaar’s fusion of people and structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cultural tapestry, where different civilisations intertwined seamlessly, fascinated me and laid the foundation for my passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q5. What\u2019s your favorite kind of design and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favourite kind of design revolves around architecture that acts as a cultural bridge, preserving heritage while embracing change, and creating spaces that resonate emotionally and expressively with their users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My fascination lies in the dynamic equilibrium of cultures interacting and surviving together, and I aspire to explore this further within the design process. I believe that sensitive and penetrating architectures, which respond emotionally to users’ needs while retaining cultural memories, are essential in today’s context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winning Entry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Japan has been grappling with the challenges of an aging population and a declining birth rate, which has led to a rise in the elderly \u2026 (Read more at London Design Awards<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about this interview<\/a> with Siyu Mao from the United States, the Gold Winner of the 2023 London Design Awards.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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