40 Under 40 – Lulu Li

Lulu Li is one of 40 architecture, engineering, and construction professionals selected by Building Design+Construction as a 2019 40 under 40 honoree.

LULU LI, AIA
SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL LICENSED PROFESSIONAL
SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL | CHICAGO
AGE: 31

EDUCATION
MArch, Harvard University
BArch, Yale College, Yale School of Architecture

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Envisioned a new environment for cyber security pedagogy for the U.S. Naval Academy’s Hopper Hall.
Helped reimagine the role of the college library for The Milstein Center at Barnard College.
AIA/ALA Library Building Award, The Milstein Center (2019).
One of 24 participants in the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation’s 2018 Emerging Leaders Program.
Prix Versailles Special Prize Exterior Award.

EXTRACURRICULAR
Member, Society for College and University Planning (North Atlantic Region).
Volunteer supervisor for SOM’s internship program.
Founded and developed Bikenapped, an online, user-generated platform that maps bike thefts.

OFF THE CLOCK
Co-founded and operates Akron Street, a direct-to-consumer furniture brand and studio.

SECRET LIFE
Studied piano for 13 years; ATAM New England Piano Champion (2003).