Jennifer Ly

Jennifer Ly is a Lecturer in Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley, a licensed architect in California, and a founding partner of Figure, a San Francisco-based architecture practice. She serves as [IN]ARCH Lead and teaches foundational design courses.

• Master of Architecture (MArch), Harvard Graduate School of Design
• Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, University of California, Berkeley

Her research and practice focus on architectural design, sustainable practices, and urban design, emphasizing innovation in both theoretical and applied contexts. Her work has been published in journals such as Log, Cornell Journal of Architecture, and The Architectural Review.

Professional Experience:

• Founding Partner, Figure (San Francisco)
• High-profile projects at Foster + Partners (Silicon Valley), Adjaye Associates (New York City), and SHoP Architects (New York City)

Scientific Awards:

• Rotch Travelling Scholarship
• Burnham Prize
• Harvard GSD Faculty Design Award
• Alpha Rho Chi Medal

Courses Taught:

• ARCH 100A: Fundamentals of Architectural Design
• ARCH 100B: Fundamentals of Architectural Design
• ENV DES 2: Summer [IN]STITUTE: [IN]ARCH Work