Yulun Liu
Yulun Liu is an interdisciplinary designer with a keen passion for melding the realms of architectural design and structural engineering. Holding a Master of Architecture degree from the Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania, Yulun has also earned a Master's degree in Structural Engineering from Tianjin University. Currently, she is dedicated to her role as a full-time architectural designer at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in Chicago. Her extensive educational and professional journey has been marked by active participation in a diverse array of architectural and structural design projects, as well as competitive ventures. She will remain committed to the pursuit of pushing the boundaries between architecture and structural engineering, shaping a promising future in this dynamic field.

Dongqi Chen:
Dongqi Chen is an innovative professional specializing in the fields of architecture and visualization. His work is characterized by a deep exploration of alternative connections between the place and occasion. Chen is a dedicated architectural designer at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in Chicago, where he engages in a diverse portfolio encompassing cultural and commercial projects. Notably, he is an honored member of the Metropolis Future 100 and is recognized for his prolific contributions, which have been featured across various prominent platforms.

Chen received his Master of Architecture degree at University of Pennsylvania, where he was the recipient of the prestigious E. Lewis Dales Traveling Fellowships for Excellence in Design. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Urban Planning from South China University of Technology, achieving the distinction of receiving the National College Urban Design Evaluation Prize.