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Fillet Edge is a multidisciplinary design studio, founded by Tianjian Li and Yifan Deng in 2022. Our areas of expertise include architecture design, interior design, creative concepting, and experiential design.

"Fillet Edge" in architecture symbolizes a harmonious blend of bold creativity and thoughtful refinement. Just as a fillet edge softens the sharpness of a corner, the agency embodies a philosophy of transforming rigid boundaries into seamless, elegant solutions. The name reflects the pursuit of balance—merging form and function, tradition and innovation, aesthetics and practicality. It suggests designs that are approachable yet striking, solutions that address complexity with grace, and a commitment to crafting spaces that connect people and environments in meaningful ways.

About Tianjian Li

Tianjian Li, founder of Fillet Edge, is a New York-based architectural designer and artist. With a Master’s degree in Advanced Architectural Design from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Architecture from the South China University of Technology, his academic and professional journey is a testament to his dedication and expertise. Currently, Tianjian contributes his creative vision to Grimshaw Architects in New York, an internationally esteemed architecture firm, where he offers comprehensive architecture services to clients worldwide across multiple sectors. This role has deepened his versatility and commitment to innovative problem-solving, as he continually seeks fresh approaches to intricate design challenges. Before joining Grimshaw, Tianjian gained invaluable experience working at prestigious firms such as Workshop/APD and Leeser Architects, where he established a foundation of knowledge and insight that continues to enrich his career.
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Driven by a passion for weaving architectural themes into alternative narratives, Tianjian has competed in numerous design competitions, which resulted in prestigious accolades. His artistic expression extends beyond architecture; his works have been showcased in galleries and exhibitions, including The BLANC Gallery, Holy Art Gallery, and Praxis Gallery. Tianjian’s distinctive approach and extraordinary abilities have garnered recognition in renowned international publications, such as Gooood, NetEase, and Sina, solidifying his esteemed standing within the industry.

Education

2018 - 2019, Master of Science degree in Advanced Architectural Design, University of Pennsylvania, U.S.
2013 - 2018, Bachelor of Architecture, South China University of Technology, China

Experience

2021 - 2024, Architectural Designer, Grimshaw Architects, New York, U.S.
2020 - 2021, Architectural Designer, Workshop/APD, New York, U.S.
2020, Architectural Intern, Leeser Architecture, New York, U.S.
2019, Architectural Intern / Ux Designer, Fictive Kin, New York, U.S.
2017, Architectural Intern, Arch Design & Research Group of SDJU, China

Awards

Winner - Furnishing Category, The Architecture Masterprize  (2022)
First Award, Eduwik Architecture Excellence Awards (2022)
3rd Place, Aural Architecture Design Competition (2022)
Honorable Mention, Non-Architecture competitions-War Cities (2022)
Editorial Pick, Non-Architecture competitions- Hong Kong Drone Port (2022)
Finalist Mention, YAC Young Architects Competition (2022)
Honorable Mention, SKYRISE International Architecture Competition (2022)
Honorable Mention, UIA International Competition in Architectural Design  (2017)

Exhibition

Materialism in Reminiscing, The BLANC Gallery, New York (2022)
Young Blood IV, The Holy Art Gallery, London (2022)
My Generation, Brouhaha Art Gallery, Virtual, Hong Kong (2022)
Shadow and Light, Black Box Gallery, Portland (2022)
Mind Maze, Art Gallery 118, Virtual (2022)
Black & White, Praxis Gallery, New York (2022)


About Yifan Deng

Yifan (Chrisitna) Deng is a graduate with honors from M.S. Advanced Architectural Design Program at Columbia University, GSAPP. Before this, she was graduated from South China University of Technology with a 5-year B.Arch. Based in New York, she is currently working as an Architectural Designer in Kohn Pedersen Fox.

Being a design-driven and detail-oriented person, she loves telling stories with her drawings and is passionate about learning and exploring new things. Having a great interest in multi-disciplinary design, she lead the programming and design of several interactive projects during her academic experience, in which she was mainly involved in the Look and Feel, Coding, Visual Programming, and Motion Design.

Education

2018 - 2019, M.S. Advanced Architectural Design, Columbia University, U.S.
2013 - 2018, Bachelor of Architecture, South China University of Technology, China

Experience

2022 - Present, Architectural Designer, Kohn Pedersen Fox(KPF), New York, U.S.
2020 - 2022, Architectural Designer, Asymptote Architecture, New York, U.S.
2020, Intern, One Architecture & Urbanism, New York, U.S.
2019, Intern, Obra Architects, New York, U.S.









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