Dr. Li Xiaodong

Professor and Director of English Program of Master of Architecture (EPMA), School of Architecture, Tsinghua University 

Email: xd-li@tsinghua.edu.cn
Tel: +86-10-62794237
Address: School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. 100084

Graduated from the School of Architecture, Tsinghua University and later received his PhD from Delft University of Technology, Li Xiaodong is a multi-award winning architect and educator and researcher on architecture. Focused on small, often self-initiated projects, Li Xiaodong developed propositions about an appropriate ‘Chinese architecture’ that brings together traditional and contemporary modes of expression, technical knowledge and artistic judgment. He is the winner of the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2010 and AR (review) for Emerging Architecture Award in 2009 for his design of Bridge School in Fujian Province, China. He was also awarded the Honorary Fellowship by the AIA, and recently received the inaugural RAIC Moriyama Award established in Canada for his design of Liyuan Library in Beijing, China. Li Xiaodong was awarded man of the year in China (best designer) in 2011 by GQ magazine. Other notable awards include Architecture of Necessity Award (Sweden), UNESCO Jury Award, EDRA/Places annual design awards (United States), AR+D Awards (United Kingdom), ARCASIA Gold Medal, etc.  Li Xiaodong was also the winner of prestigious teaching awards such as RIBA tutor’s prize in 2000 and SARA tutor’s prize in 2001 for his inspirational teaching.