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Yuanyuan Lin

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I am an Architect and Interior Design Lead with over 10 years of international experience across Europe and APAC, specializing in workplace, hospitality, and retail environments.

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I am an Architect and Interior Design Lead with over 10 years of international experience across Europe and APAC, specializing in workplace, hospitality, and retail environments. My work blends design intent with practical delivery, focused on creating thoughtful and impactful spaces.

I lead projects from concept to construction, manage small design teams, and coordinate multi-disciplinary stakeholders to ensure cohesive, high-quality outcomes. I thrive in client-facing roles, translate complex briefs into deliverable strategies, and guide on-site execution to bring ideas to life.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Industry experience

  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 7 roles

Senior Interior Designer · SnøhettaJan 2023 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Led interior design across multiple international projects, including a high-end hospitality concept for a confidential luxury brand in the Maldives, a mid-scale residential tower (Nangang, completion 2027), and Snøhetta’s Hong Kong office (built). Took ownership of interior design development from concept through construction, adapting strategies to different scales and typologies. Coordinated multidisciplinary teams (architecture, landscape, consultants) to ensure integration within broader project frameworks. Acted as liaison with clients, contractors, and suppliers, guiding decisions to align design intent with execution. Led material selection, specifications, and FF&E, balancing aesthetic, technical, and budget requirements. Oversaw on-site execution, conducting site visits and resolving challenges to ensure delivery quality. Delivered the Hong Kong office project from design through completion, ensuring alignment with brand identity and functional needs. Contributed to intern

Senior Interior Designer · B+H ArchitectsJan 2022 – Jan 2022 · 1 mo

Contributed to interior design concepts and schematic design packages across international projects. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices, ensuring design consistency and alignment with project objectives. Participated in client presentations and design discussions, translating client requirements into spatial and design strategies. Supported design coordination and delivery across early project phases, strengthening integration between concept and technical development.

Senior Interior Designer · Space MatrixJan 2020 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Led workplace interior design projects across concept, schematic design, and design development phases, ensuring continuity from design intent to execution. Took ownership of concept design development, defining spatial strategies and overall design direction before coordinating delivery phases. Managed and coordinated small project teams (up to 3 designers), overseeing production of technical drawings and ensuring alignment with design intent. Delivered multiple workplace projects simultaneously within fast-paced timelines. Acted as a key link between concept and technical teams, maintaining consistency between creative vision and construction documentation. Oversaw design quality throughout project stages, resolving discrepancies between design, documentation, and on-site execution. Coordinated with internal teams and external stakeholders to support project delivery within time and quality expectations.

Lead Interior Designer · + anySCALEJan 2017 – Jan 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Junior Architect & Interior Designer · HX ArchitectureJan 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo
Junior Interior Designer · Miralles Tagliabue EMBTJan 2015 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo
Junior Architect Designer · Simeon Couto ArquitectosJan 2013 – Jan 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

Bachelor Degree in Architecture · Universidad Politecnica of Valencia2008 – 2015
International Workshop of Structures · IIT Chicago2013
International program of Chinese Language · University of Hangzhou2016

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