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Anqi Wang is an architectural designer at NBBJ in Los Angeles, originally from Chengdu, China, where the city’s rapid urban evolution first sparked her interest in architecture. She now works on large-scale international projects spanning cultural institutions, high-end residences, and dynamic workplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anqi Wang Q1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My name is Anqi Wang, and I am an architectural designer at NBBJ in Los Angeles, originally from Chengdu, China. I work on large-scale international projects across cultural buildings, workplaces, and high-end residential architecture. My journey in design was sparked by growing up in Chengdu and witnessing its rapid transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I was young, Chengdu was quiet, simple, and modest in its design. Then, almost overnight, the city evolved dramatically\u2014subways emerged, streets blossomed into green avenues, and buildings were rejuvenated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This profound change showed me how much power design holds, not just to beautify but to shape the way people live, interact, and experience their cities. That experience inspired my passion and set me on the path toward architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This recognition means a great deal personally and professionally. It feels like an affirmation that the long nights, creative struggles, and experiments have resonated with others. More than validation, it motivates me to keep exploring, to continue refining my voice, and to trust the process of creative discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Winning the London Design Awards has certainly raised my profile, allowing me to become more involved in competition phases and strategic discussions at my firm. It\u2019s opened doors to new conversations and given me greater confidence to share and advocate for innovative ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This achievement has become a stepping stone to more ambitious, creative explorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experimentation is fundamental to how I approach design. My project Tender Towers is a perfect example. I questioned conventional high-rise forms by proposing ten slender towers closely grouped, creating a vertical community rather than isolated structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through experimentation, I developed interlocking L-shaped cubes that gently shift, forming terraces, balconies, and social spaces that reimagine density in an urban context. These playful explorations gave the project its unique identity and human-centric quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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