{"id":40407,"date":"2025-07-09T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=40407"},"modified":"2025-07-28T04:00:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T04:00:58","slug":"interview-tianjian-li-yifan-deng-nyad-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/interview-tianjian-li-yifan-deng-nyad-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"From Concept to Interaction: Tianjian Li and Yifan Deng Draw Stories in Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tianjian Li and Yifan Deng are architectural designers based in New York who explore the intersection of architecture, narrative, and interactive design through spatial storytelling and visual experimentation. With award-winning competition entries, international exhibitions, and experience at globally recognized firms, their work reflects a commitment to innovation, multidisciplinary thinking, and creating meaningful user-centered environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tianjian Li and Yifan Deng Q1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The NY Architectural Design Awards has been a great platform in the industry for emerging. And accomplished design agencies to showcase design work and share the story behind every design. We saw an opportunity to express our vision of merging innovation with community impact. The NY Architectural Design Awards felt like the right place to recognize the collaborative endeavor that went into the project. And share it with all the creative minds in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The core idea behind the project was to create a cutting-edge urban mobility hub. That evolves with the growing demand for air transport in the near future. The project is intended to integrate both current and future transportation networks seamlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The compact yet porous design enables drones and other air vehicles to navigate and land with ease. While maintaining an environmentally friendly footprint. In addition to optimizing cargo sorting and delivery, the building retains a visually striking aesthetic that enhances the experience for both city residents and urban travelers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tianjian Li: My fascination with the city\u2019s mesmerizing skyline and its diverse architectural forms began early. Over time, that curiosity evolved into a drive to shape space and experience through design, turning observation into creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After years of study and hands-on practice at internationally recognized architecture firms. I became increasingly inspired to explore how architecture could transcend conventional boundaries. Not just in form, but in meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That vision led to the founding of Fillet Edge. A studio where we experiment at the intersection of design, narrative, and the built environment. Our work pushes beyond traditional architecture and interiors. Aiming to create spatial experiences that challenge assumptions and spark new ways of thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fillet Edge is a multidisciplinary design studio founded in 2022. Our areas of expertise include architecture design, interior design, creative concepting, and experiential design. &#8220;Fillet Edge&#8221; in architecture symbolizes a harmonious blend of bold creativity and thoughtful refinement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as a fillet edge softens the sharpness of a corner, the agency embodies a philosophy of transforming rigid boundaries into seamless, elegant solutions. The name reflects the pursuit of balance\u2014merging form and function, tradition and innovation, aesthetics and practicality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It suggests designs that are approachable yet striking, solutions that address complexity with grace. And a commitment to crafting spaces that connect people and environments in meaningful ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/muse.international\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(read more <a href=\"https:\/\/nyarchitectureawards.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external\">here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/innovationwind\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"broken_link external\"><i class=\"icon-instagram\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wind-innovation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external\"><i class=\"icon-globe-line\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tianjian Li and Yifan Deng are architectural designers based in New York who explore the intersection of architecture, narrative, and interactive 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