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Jun Deng, AIA, is an architect currently working in New York City. He grew up in China and later moved to the US to study architecture before embarking on his career in New York City. He has contributed to diverse projects across Asia and North America, immersing himself in various program types. Jun worked with many renowned firms. Many projects Jun led or participated in were published on platforms such as dezeen, designboom, archdaily, gooood.hk etc. He contributed to projects that were exhibited in the Venice Biennale and Chicago Architecture Biennial. His work has won international acclaim such as Architizer A+ Award, German Design Award, AN Award, etc. Passionate about mixed-use programs, Jun focuses on initiatives that enrich communities and contribute to urban density. His work includes leadership roles in projects such as a rural mission hospital in the Philippines and supertall projects in China and North America. Currently, Jun is actively involved in the design and technical developments of a leading tech campus in China. Aside from his many contributions to the team, Jun loves to explore the application of parametric tools to enhance interoperability across different programs. His efforts have been instrumental in bridging the workflow between Rhino and Revit. Besides this, Jun is interested in the relationship between architecture and health. He’s currently working on many projects focusing on health and sustainability with the built environment.

Architecture, Urban Planning and teaching.

Marani Architects s.r.o. Founder Professional settings

Better lives, by design: Doing rational (not excessive) architecture that serves directly people's needs. Efficient planning is key to sustainability and equity of resources across the board. another focus: raising the leadership role of the architect, lost in today's world; giving more women a chance to have meaningful role in the profession.

Cultural Projects:Museums, Libraries, Music Venues, Universities, Recreation Centers, Galleries, Community Centers, etc.Addtl. special interest in residences, especially contemporary renovations of historic structures

I am a multidisciplinary sustainability strategist, specializing in innovative infrastructure design, emphasizing carbon reduction, IoT, Building Management Systems. I bridge research and practice through peer-reviewed work on circular economy and green technologies, leading cross-disciplinary teams to implement impactful, environmentally responsible solutions for businesses and communities.

Been an Architect with a vision to keep and transform in a sustainable and resilient way the world of design.