Cullen Yoshihiko Fu is a designer born in the US and raised in Japan and China; and received his Bachelor of Architecture degree at Tokyo University of Science and Master of Architecture degree at UCLA. His work focuses on architectural playfulness's role in redefining current spatial circumstances and social perspectives. He Works at the nexus of graphic design, furniture, interior design, and architecture.
Bureau Spectacular, Los Angeles, Designer
Vector Architects, Beijing, Intern
Riken Yamamoto & Field Shop, Yokohama, JP, Intern
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, US, MArch, Architecture and Urban Design
GPA 3.94
Graduate with Distinction, Class of 2021
Best Thesis Award - Chao-Di Su Award 2021
Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, JP, Bachelors, Architecture
GPA 3.87
Graduate with Distinction, Class of 2017
Best Thesis Award - Chikuri Kai Award 2017
5th Street Furniture Competition Award, 1st Place
5th Street Furniture Competition Award. Awarded 1st place in 2022.
UCLA AUD Chao-Di Su Award, Award
UCLA Best Thesis Award, the decision was based on the final thesis project of the
graduating class in 2020-2021.
UCLA AUD Graduate with Distinction, Award
Graduate with Distinction from UCLA AUD Class of 2021.
UCLA Welton Becket Scholar Award, Scholarship
UCLA AUD Scholarship Fund, the decision was based on portfolio and academic
performance.
15th Daiwa House Architectural Competition Award, 2nd Place
The 15th Annual Competition held by Daiwa House.
6th Hulic Student Idea Competition Award, Honorable Mention
The 6th Annual Competition held by Hulic Co., Ltd.
Chikuri Kai Award, Award
Best undergraduate thesis prize at Tokyo University of Science, Department of
Architecture.
Communication Beyond Word Architecture Award, 1st Place
150th Anniversary of Japan- Denmark Diplomatic Architectural International Idea Competition.