Yaohua Wang

Yaohua Wang is a Lecturer at the USC School of Architecture and founding principal of Preliminary Research Office, a design firm based in Los Angeles. He holds a Master of Architecture (with distinction) from Harvard University Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor's in Architecture from SCI-Arc, where he received the Best Thesis Award. His work has been exhibited at venues like the Venice Biennale and the Beijing Biennial. At USC, he teaches architectural design and contributes to the school's academic and exhibition programs.

• Education: M.Arch (Distinction, Harvard GSD), B.Arch (SCI-Arc, Best Thesis Award)
• Professional Experience: Oyler Wu Collaborative, Baumgartner plus Uriu (BplusU), Jones, Partners: Architecture (JPA)
• Awards: James Templeton Kelley Thesis Prize (Harvard GSD)

His research interests focus on innovative architectural design, urban spatial strategies, and the intersection of technology with built environments. Recent activities include participation in the LA Design Festival and academic lectures on 'California Dream' urbanism themes.