Ang Li

Ang Li is an Associate Professor with Tenure at the School of Architecture at Northeastern University. Her research focuses on architectural obsolescence, preservation strategies, and the role of material reuse in contemporary design practices. She holds a BA in Architecture from the University of Cambridge and a M.Arch. from Princeton University, where she also edited Pidgin Magazine. Before joining Northeastern, she served as a Visiting Artist at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a Peter Reyner Banham Fellow at the University at Buffalo.

Her design practice emphasizes material experimentation and built interventions, exploring themes such as adaptive reuse and second-hand material economies. Notable projects include installations at the Venice Architecture Biennale and exhibitions at the Lisbon Architecture Triennale. Her work has been featured in journals like Log, Clog, and Thresholds, and she has collaborated with architectural firms including Adjaye Associates and Allies and Morrison Architects.

Ang Li teaches courses such as ARCH 7130 Masters Research Studio and has been recognized for her innovative approaches to architectural education and sustainability. Her research bridges theoretical inquiry with practical applications, addressing pressing issues in architectural design and urban resilience.