Bea Tongbi Li, an emerging professional with a Master's degree in Architecture from Cornell University, possesses a fervent passion for sustainable design and spaces that foster community engagement. She has over three years of experience working in China, Europe and North America on projects in Beijing, Osaka, Germany and the Northeast. Throughout her professional journey, she has distinguished herself by focusing on the relationship between cities and architecture through social ecology, spatial perception and catalytic intervention. Currently, she aims to contribute to the study of the evolution, use, and meaning of urban space to realize transformative design strategies by applying original thinking.
Cornell University, Ithaca, United States, Graduate Teaching Research Specialist
■ Collaborated with Professor John Zissovici, applying skills in Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop to process multiple graphics through data analysis.
■ Produced dynamic animations and video presentations as part of the study on Image-Landscape Urbanism.
Gensler, New York City, United States, 2023 Summer Fellow
■ Led a market analysis and financial assessment of Newton-Wellsley Hospital in MA, driving a feasibility study for sustainable design solutions, and applied healthcare and hospital design principles to enhance overall project concepts.
■ Spearheaded the integration of innovative design tools, such as Rhino 3D and Revit, to develop eco-friendly strategies, including the pioneering use of mass timber and clean energy sources.
Laboratory for Visionary Architecture, Berlin, Germany, Architectural Assistant
■ Played a crucial role in the competition for the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, contributing to the key design aspects of the Showroom, Restaurant, and VIP Area.
■ Collaborated with the exhibition team to conceptualize and enhance the venue's pedestrian flow design, zoning experience, and overall spatial configuration using software such as Grasshopper, Rhinoceros, and Revit.
■ Collaborated in the preparation of comprehensive bidding materials, showcasing expertise in instant renderings using Enscape, vector analysis drawings in reporting text, and detailed elevations and sections.
Linjian Urban Studio, Changchun, China, Associate Designer
■ Led the design and construction phases of 20+ private apartments as the key member for a commissioned low-cost housing project.
■ Gained hands-on engineering experience by actively participating in costing, structural analysis, and material selection for low-cost housing projects.
■ Utilizes excellent communication skills in liaising with project stakeholders while overseeing the entire project lifecycle from initial design concept to on-site construction, ensuring that design intent is aligned with client expectations.
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, US, Masters, Master of Science, Advanced Architectural Design
GPA 3.83/4.0
4th Semester Track Scholarship (10%),
Director’s Selected Award in AAP (5%)
Jilin Jianzhu University (JLJU), Changchun, CN, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture
Has a dual degree in B. Sci. in Engineering Management (BIM Oriented)
GPA 3.87/4.0
Government Scholarship (1%)
Dean’s Honorable List (2%)
Excellent Graduation Design of JLJU (2%),
Entrepreneurship Scholarship of JLJU (2%),
1st Excellent Student Scholarship (2%, 8 times)
