RUIJEN YANG

advisor

Harvard University, Graduate School of Design

Taiwan, Province of China

Ruijen is an accomplished and interdisciplinary architectural designer whose experience spans architecture, urban planning, landscape, furniture, and interactive design. Driven by a passion for innovation, she explores the intersection of technology, art, and design to create transformative built environments.She holds a Master of Architecture from Harvard GSD, where her research focused on Digital Preservation and Innovative Regeneration of Cultural Heritage—Exploring Interactive Design in Architecture. Her work includes award-winning projects across cultural institutions, urban master plans, and climate-resilient housing solutions. She further refined her visionary approach at CRAB Studio, co-founded by Archigram’s Sir Peter Cook and Gavin Robotham.Ruijen brings a sharp eye for conceptual and technical excellence grounded in sustainable urban renewal and human-centered design. She values bold ideas, contextual sensitivity, and forward-thinking solutions that push the boundaries of architecture and engage communities.