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.

Yuanyuan Lin

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.

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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.

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Work Experience

Senior Interior Designer at Snøhetta
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
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 at B+H Architects
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
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 at Space Matrix
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
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 at + anySCALE
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Progressed from junior to lead role, gaining increasing responsibility in design decision-making and project coordination. Contributed to a wide range of projects including workplace, retail, and fitness environments, from competition stages to built outcomes. Developed concept proposals and supported their translation into schematic and technical phases under senior supervision. Coordinated with internal teams and external stakeholders, gradually taking a more active role in project communication and design alignment. Participated in client presentations and design discussions, building confidence in client-facing interactions.
Junior Architect & Interior Designer at HX Architecture
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Contributed to architectural and interior design development across early project stages, including schematic design and concept support. Assisted in site surveys and analysis to inform design and construction strategies. Supported project coordination across architecture and landscape teams, contributing to drawings, finish plans, and material specifications. Developed technical understanding of local construction standards and documentation practices within the Chinese context. Prepared client presentations and design documentation in a cross-cultural and multilingual environment.
Junior Interior Designer at Miralles Tagliabue EMBT
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Contributed to interior design projects across retail and residential sectors, including boutique stores for Castañer in Madrid, Barcelona, and Athens, as well as a private residential project (built). Supported concept development, schematic design, and presentation materials within a collaborative design team. Participated in international design competitions and assisted in client presentations and design documentation.
Junior Architect Designer at Simeon Couto Arquitectos
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Supported architectural project development in compliance with Spanish building regulations (CTE), contributing to technical documentation and design coordination. Assisted in the preparation and interpretation of construction drawings, including plans, sections, and detailed documentation. Contributed to the development of CAD drawings and finish documentation within a professional studio environment.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Architecture at Universidad Politecnica of Valencia
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2015
International Workshop of Structures at IIT Chicago
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
International program of Chinese Language at University of Hangzhou
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

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