Michelle Leong
About Michelle Leong
Michelle Leong is a Part 2 Architectural Assistant currently working at Foster + Partners in London. She holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Greenwich and has experience in various architectural roles, including a previous position at Woods Bagot.
Current Role at Foster + Partners
Michelle Leong currently serves as a Part 2 Architectural Assistant at Foster + Partners in London, England. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to various architectural projects and initiatives within the firm. Her role involves supporting senior architects in the design and development of innovative architectural solutions.
Previous Experience at Woods Bagot
In 2021, Michelle worked as an Architectural Designer at Woods Bagot for a duration of two months in London, England. During her time there, she gained experience in architectural design processes and collaborated with other professionals in the field.
Education and Academic Background
Michelle Leong completed her Master of Architecture (MArch) at the University of Greenwich from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Queen's University Belfast, studying from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she completed A Levels in Science at Taylor's College from 2014 to 2015.
Professional Experience in Malaysia
Before her current role, Michelle worked as an Architectural Assistant at T. R. Hamzah & Yeang Sdn. Bhd. from 2018 to 2019 in Malaysia. She also completed a two-month internship as an architect intern at ZLG Design in 2017 in Kuala Lumpur. During her time at T. R. Hamzah & Yeang, she participated in the NEOM masterplan competition project.
Academic Achievements and Interests
Michelle's undergraduate work was nominated for the AJ student prize in 2018. Her academic interests include exploring the relationship between nature and architecture, which is evident in her projects. In her final year, she focused on the intersection of machine learning, sentient agents, and architecture, addressing future implications for the built environment.