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Leslie Lok is an associate professor at Cornell University in the Department of Architecture, where she directs the Rural-Urban Building Innovation Lab. Her research and teaching focus on exploring the intersection of technology, novel material methods, and urbanization through the use of non-standardized natural materials. Lok examines regional behaviors and spatial transformations of material resources, which inform design strategies and computational protocols. She co-founded HANNAH, an experimental design practice that emphasizes innovative construction methodologies including 3D printing and robotic fabrication to advance contemporary building practices. Her work has garnered recognition from organizations such as the Architectural League and has been featured in notable publications like Architectural Record and Architect Magazine. Additionally, her contributions to the field have been showcased in various exhibitions, including the International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam and the Bi-City Biennale Urbanism/Architecture in Shenzhen. Lok received her Master of Architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Works at the Department of Architecture and directs the Rural-Urban Building Innovation Lab.
Department of Architecture