Yingfan Zhang & Xiaojun Bu

Award-winning designer from Atelier Alter with 2 design awards.

Ranked #1191 in Designer Rankings worldwide.

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Awards Overview for Yingfan Zhang & Xiaojun Bu

Award Type Count
Platinum A' Design Award 0
Gold A' Design Award 1
Silver A' Design Award 0
Bronze A' Design Award 1
Iron A' Design Award 0
Runner-up A' Design Award 0
Total Awards 2

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Career Highlights of Yingfan Zhang & Xiaojun Bu

Notable Achievements
  • Total Awards: 2
  • Total Score: 8
  • Global Ranking: #1191 Worldwide
  • Top Award: Gold ( 1 × )

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About Yingfan Zhang & Xiaojun Bu

Biography

Yingfan Zhang, received her Bachelor of Architecture from The Cooper Union – Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture, her Master of Architecture in Urban Design form Harvard University. Her theoretical research focuses intensively on the interdisciplinary nature of Silk Road culture heritage and its impact on architecture. Her ongoing research explores the architecture and urbanism of rural China that initiates parts of the Silk Road. Prior to starting Atelier Alter, She worked for Atelier Raimund Abraham and RMJM North America. Her portfolio includes Qujing History Museum, BIT Sports Center, Islamic Office Complex, and so on. She is the award recipient for Excellent Designer of 2014 from China Interior Designer Golden League, CV Starr Scholar, Academic Excellence Award from AIA Brooklyn chapter, AIA/AAF Scholarship for First Professional Degree, Megan Lawrence Award and Honor Member of Golden Key Intl Honor Society. Xiaojun Bu, received his Bachelor of Architecture from Tsinghua University, his Master of Architecture II from Harvard University and is a licensed architect in the State of New York. He is also a LEED Accredited Professional since 2009. His working experience includes SOM New York, and Standardarchitecture. His practice focuses upon the connection between parametric and construction. His portfolio includes Senior Center of Guangxi, Xinglong Visitor Center, Yangzhou Science Center, and so on. He is the recipient for Zhongguancun Pioneer Award for High-Tech Entrepreneurship in 2012, Excellent Designer of 2014 from China Interior Designer Golden League, Outstanding Award of Liang Sicheng Cup and Academic Excellence Award from Tsinghua University.

Country

China

Statistics and Insights

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Key Statistics
  • Total Score: 8
  • Total Awards: 2
  • Global Ranking: #1191
  • Performance Score: 9.00 / 10
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Yingfan Zhang & Xiaojun Bu's performance score of 9.00 places them in the top tier of designers worldwide. This score, which ranges from 0 to 10, reflects not just the quantity but also the quality of awards received.

With a total of 2 awards and a global ranking of #1191, Yingfan Zhang & Xiaojun Bu has demonstrated consistent excellence in design.

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