Introduction:
Xianlong Deng is a nationally recognized architectural designer with a solid educational background and abundant professional experience. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Wuhan University of Technology and obtained a Master's degree in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania.
He has previously worked at internationally renowned architectural design firms such as Gensler, SOM, and Genesis AEC. At Gensler, he contributed to numerous large-scale architectural design projects, serving clients including Universal Studios, The Bally’s, and Vista Property, etc. Projects involved in includes the Kinzie & Morgan mixed-use development, Grand Rapids mixed-use development, Los Angeles Universal Studios Security System planning, and a confidential casino hotel design.At Genesis, he contributed to pharmaceutical projects, serving global clients such as Merck, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson.
Currently, at AS+GG, Xianlong is fortunate to be a critical member of a world-leading company renowned for its design excellence and innovation. AS+GG has successfully designed numerous iconic mega-scale projects, including but not limited to the Trump Tower in Chicago, the Shanghai Jinmao Tower, and the 1 Dubai Tower.
He has received numerous prestigious awards, including but not limited to being named one of the "Top 10 Most Influential Designers" at the Japan IDPA, and earning the Gold Winner title at both the MUSE Design Awards and the London Design Awards. Additionally, he has been recognized with a Silver Award at the French Design Awards and a Silver Award at the New York Architectural Design Awards.
After a rigorous review by globally renowned design experts at CEIDA, Xianlong met the highest standards of excellence and was invited to join as an Elite Member. Serving as the International Design Expert for the CEIDA committee, he plays a key role in various activities, including delivering lectures, serving on competition juries, and engaging in cultural exchanges, all of which contribute significantly to the organization.
Work experience:
2024-now, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill
Projects: Confidential Saudi-Arabia Government Office
2022-2023, Gensler Chicago,
Projects: Universal Studios Hollywood Hotel and Security System, Fulton & Market Development, Vista Kinzie & Morgan Development, Chicago Casino Hotel Design
2021-2022, Genesis AEC
Projects: Pharmaceutical facility design including manufacture, office, lab etc.
Honor list:
2024 IDPA Awards-Japan, Top 10 Most Influential Designer
2024 MUSE Design Awards, Gold Prize
2024 London Design Awards, Gold Winner
2024 French Design Awards, Silver Prize
2024 NY Architectural Design Awards, Silver Winner
2018 "Xiao Mei Da Cheng" Peng Liu Yang Community Renewal Design Competition, the second prize
2016 Auya Design Star Tengchong Lotus Town International Student Design Competition, Excellence Award