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Yongzheng Li

Partner

MArch (Bartlett, UCL) / ARB / RIBA

Yongzheng Li is a Design Director of UUA (United Units Architects) Beijing office, being responsible for the design creation and quality control of the office. He gained his Master’s Degree in Architecture from Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London, with commendations for both design and thesis. He joined Foster and Partners in London upon graduating, and was involved in a range of international projects including the new Apple Park in California. Yongzheng is deeply committed to innovation in building technology and details, and he is also interested in how cultural narratives are reflected in building design. Since he cofounded UUA Beijing office in 2012, Yongzheng has continuously combined his personal interest with the practice of the office, and shaped the core design philosophy of UUA.

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Qizhi Li

Partner

MArch (Tsinghua University)

Qizhi Li’s primary responsibility is the general management and operation of UUA Beijing office. As a Partner, he has been involved at many different levels in a wide range of UUA’s projects, with special focus on design management and contract administration. Besides his management role, Qizhi is also a prominent designer. With the 1st ranking, he has been enrolled by the postgraduate course of Tsinghua University, and received a master’s degree in architecture. Qizhi is especially proficient in the strategic and schematic design of commercial complexes, hotels, and tourism real estate, having won a number of international and domestic architectural design competitions. Aiming to maximize the client’s interests and social benefits, he always endeavors to provide multi-strategy design solutions.

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Tim Mason

Partner

MSc (Bartlett, UCL)

Following 17 years at the architectural practice of Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners, and being a past student of the MSc AAS course (University College London), Tim has more recently looked to consolidate his knowledge and experience by redirecting his career interests towards China. With 2014 bringing a move to China, Tim now occupies his position as Design Director at UUA Beijing office. His evidence based approach creates architectural design that not only responds to the complexities of local client requirements and user demands, but remains sustainable within the constraints of the rapid transformation of the urban realm. This quantitative approach, coupled with the design professionals knowledge and intuition, allows design decisions to be reached that better respond to the unique requirements each project presents.

Tim’s experience and knowledge of the architectural industry is both extensive and thorough, as it is through his position at Richard Rogers architects that has facilitated the continued development of his extensive skill set. Furthermore it is this role coupled with recognition of his position as an Associate that has allowed him to continue to make a valuable and recognised contribution to the design process of key projects from this world leading practice’s portfolio of work, projects that include Leadenhall Tower (London), No 1 Hyde Park (London), Las Arenas (Barcelona) and the British Museum (London).

In parallel to this he has taught throughout his professional career, contributing  both as a visiting lecturer at London’s Chelsea College of Art and Design, and in his ongoing involvement with the Educational Design Workshops that have been a key element to the success of the highly acclaimed Richard Rogers and Associates touring exhibition. Furthermore he has been invited to teach at London’s Royal College of Art and the Royal Academy, in addition to running the annual V&A Architectural Create Workshops for young people. 

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