Lirong Tan

Architect - The Moinian Group - New York

(2026)

Project Architect - Steven Holl Architects - New York

(2018 - 2026)

Digital Teaching Assistant - Barnard College - New York

(2017 - 2017)

Designer - Junya Ishigami + Associates - Tokyo

(2016 - 2016)

Designer - Studio Pei-Zhu - Beijing

(2015 - 2015)

Designer - Studio Ponsi - Florence

(2015 - 2015)

Designer - Shanghai LongiLat Architecture Design & Research Institute CO. - Nanjing

(2013 - 2013)

Project Architect - Steven Holl Architects - Czech Republic

(2018)

Ostrava Concert Hall

• Played a key role in form development and overall design strategy for the winning proposal of the 1300 seat concert hall competition, including a spatial approach that spans above and minimizes direct intervention with the existing historic structure
• Contributed to project development through SD, DD, and CD phases, producing comprehensive drawing packages to ensure design intent is maintained through documentation and construction
• Led BIM-based coordination across structural, MEP, and façade systems within a highly complex geometric design
• Resolved interdisciplinary conflicts through iterative modeling and close consultant coordination in Revit

Project Architect - Steven Holl Architects - New York, NY

(2024)

Penthouse Office Renovation

• Played a key role in the overall design and execution of a 12,000 SF, two-level penthouse renovation, transforming the space into a flexible workplace with direct connection to the roof terrace and expansive views
• Developed spatial and material strategies, including timber stair elements linking all levels, and optimized partition systems from CLT to plywood to align with budget and constructibility constraints
• Coordinated across structural, MEP, façade, and specialty systems, while managing communication with client, building architect, co-op board, and zoning/code consultants
• Coordinated with base building upgrades, including roof replacement and façade work, resolving scope, cost allocation, and construction sequencing to integrate new design with existing building systems
• Collaborated with structural engineers and steel fabricators to assess corroded roof structures and develop reinforcement solutions, including field verification and welded steel plate connections

Project Architect - Steven Holl Architects - Queens, NY

(2025)

Queens Library Remedial Design

• Contributed to the remedial design of a public library project following ADA compliance issues, as part of a city-wide legal settlement involving the DOJ
• Developed design solutions to retrofit accessibility across multi-level public spaces, including integration of an elevator and a ramp to connect split-level terraces between first and second floors
• Coordinated with DDC, consultants, and code specialists to address a range of non-compliant conditions, translating audit findings into actionable design and documentation packages
• Produced drawings and specifications for permitting and bidding, resolving constraints of existing structure while maintaining functionality of active public spaces

Project Team - Steven Holl Architects - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

(2023)

Student Performing Arts Center, University of Pennsylvania

• Supported development and management of Revit models for a 37,300 SF academic performance facility, facilitating coordination across all teams
• Assisted in the production of plans, reflected ceiling plans, and interior documentation, including finish and door schedules
• Contributed to spatial studies and interior detailing, assisting in the refinement of circulation and user experience in response to code, fire rating, and ADA requirements

Project Team - Steven Holl Architects - Shenzhen, China

(2019)

iCarbonX Headquarters

• Supported design development of a 170,000 sqm mixed-use headquarter, including office and residential towers
• Developed and refined digital and physical models to support design iteration and coordination
• Conducted multi-scalar design studies to evaluate façade systems, spatial layouts, and user experience

Owner/ Designer/ Builder - Independent - Saugerties, NY

(2025)

Stone House Airbnb

• Acquired, designed, and executed full renovation of a 1,000 SF stone house as a short-term rental property, transforming an underutilized structure into a high-performing hospitality asset
• Reconfigured layout and circulation to maximize usable area, introducing a two-bedroom/two-bath configuration and a continuous, light-filled living space
• Upgraded building envelope and structure, including full roof reconstruction, spray foam insulation within irregular stone walls, and restoration of existing masonry through cleaning and repointing
• Managed cost and operations through strategic sourcing and flexible furnishing solutions, optimizing occupancy and usability while maintaining design quality
• Led full project lifecycle including survey, design, contractor coordination, construction, furnishing, branding, and Airbnb launch

Designer / Project Lead - Independent - New York, NY

(2025)

Rockefeller Jewelry Office

• Led design of a 276 SF jewelry office within Rockefeller Center, transforming a subdivided workspace into a compact, multi-functional environment integrating showroom, workspace, and secure storage
• Developed spatial strategies to balance openness and security requirements, reinterpreting a required entry vestibule (man trap) as a welcoming threshold rather than a restrictive checkpoint
• Resolved integration of a 1,770-pound jewelry safe by transforming it into a central architectural element, organizing surrounding millwork and circulation around it
• Designed lighting, material, and detailing strategies to enhance spatial perception, including Venetian plaster finishes and layered lighting to create a gallery-like interior
• Adapted design and construction strategies to budget constraints, including hands-on material application and integration of off-the-shelf components

Project Architect - Steven Holl Architects - Tirana, Albania

(2024)

Kastrati Tower

• Served as Project Architect for a 116,000 sqm mixed-use high-rise development, supporting design development and production across residential, office, hotel, and public programs
• Led internal coordination and drawing development, translating evolving design concepts into coherent architectural proposals within a complex high-rise system
• Collaborated with project leadership and interdisciplinary teams to advance a concept-driven tower, managing iterative updates across models, drawings, and building systems

Project Architect - Steven Holl Architects - Rome, Italy

(2024)

Ostia Housing

• Served as Project Architect for a multi-building residential development, contributing to master planning, housing typologies, and early design phases
• Developed and iterated unit layouts and typological mixes (2–4 room apartments), optimizing spatial efficiency, daylight, and market-driven program requirements
• Produced plans and coordinated with international consultants and local architects to advance design in response to feasibility and cost considerations

M.S. - Advanced Architectural Design - Columbia University GSAPP (2017 - 2018)

Bachelor of Architecture - Syracuse University SOA (2012 - 2017)