Dr. Tsz Ng

Biography

Tsz Yan Ng is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. He received his Master of Architecture II from Cornell University and holds both a Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Professional Studies from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Ng's academic career includes serving as a Walter B. Sanders Fellow at Taubman College, and he has been recognized with awards such as the R+D Award for robotic needle felting from Architect Magazine and the Upjohn Research Initiative Grant from the American Institute of Architects. His research focuses on material-based design with an emphasis on textile manipulation and experimental concrete forming, which integrates contemporary technologies to develop innovative building manufacturing methods. Ng's collaborative practice engages with interdisciplinary questions surrounding industrial manufacturing and human crafting, further pushing the boundaries of architectural design. His work has been widely exhibited and has appeared in numerous books, journals, and magazines, including co-editing the book 'Twisted,' released in 2018. He teaches courses like Architectural Design, Architectural Theory and Criticism, and Fabrication, incorporating his extensive knowledge and passion for architecture into his teaching.

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