About Melody Tang, AIA

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About Melody Tang, AIA *

I am driven by a passion for both the practical and poetic aspects of the architecture profession. My experience spans commercial, civic, hospitality, and educational projects - everything from small renovations to multi-phase, ground-up high-rise campuses. I love to learn and thrive on collaborating with interdisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and designers. I also care deeply about mentoring and raising up the next generation of architects. We have the unique ability to make a real and lasting impact in people's lives by creating sustainable, beautiful spaces that address the needs of our communities and an increasingly diverse population.

  • Cornell University

    AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C

  • Associate | Senior Project ArchitectLPA Design Studios (Irvine)

    2020-Present: Associate & Senior Project Architect, LPA2015-2020: Project Architect, LPA; 2010-2015: Project Coordinator, LPA; 2005-2010: Technical Designer, LPA; 2003-2005: Intern Architect, Bostwick Design Partnership;

  • 2016 Co-Chair of Student Design Competition;

    2017 Strategic Planning Committee; 2017-2018 Co-Chair of Design Awards Committee;

    2019-2021 Director of Design/Chair of Design Awards Committee;

    2022 Director at Large;

    2023-2024 Secretary;

    2025 VP/President-Elect

  • My mom named me Melody because she loves music. I grew up playing the piano and was in an a cappella group in college and still love music to this day!