Profile

Personal Greeting Melody Tang, AIA

LPA Inc.

Contact Details

LPA Inc.
Irvine, CA

Bio

I approach design as a blend of art and technical craft. With an eye for detail and a passion for excellence, I leverage my strengths in communication, organization, interdisciplinary collaboration, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) to lead project teams through all phases from conceptual design through construction. I love to learn and am constantly looking for new ways to stretch myself, add to my experience, and serve others. I believe in the power of integrated practice - bringing together all disciplines including architecture, interiors, landscape, engineering, and graphics to create sustainable, beautiful spaces that address the needs of a diverse population and improve people's lives.

My core strengths according to the Clifton StrengthsFinder test are:
Learner
Achiever
Input
Maximizer
Responsibility

Specialties: Green building design (LEED AP BD+C)
Software: Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Newforma, Bluebeam, Planifi, Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Languages: English, Mandarin Chinese, Italian and French

Education

Cornell University
Ithaca, New York, United States
B. Arch., 2003
Architecture
1998 To 2003

Job History

LPA Design Studios
Senior Project Architect, LEED AP BD+C
Irvine, CA, United States
March 2023 - present

LPA Design Studios
Associate
Irvine, CA, United States
December 2020 - present

LPA Design Studios
Project Architect, LEED AP BD+C
Irvine, CA, United States
August 2015 - March 2023

LPA Design Studios
Project Coordinator, LEED AP BD+C
Irvine, CA, United States
August 2010 - August 2015

LPA Design Studios
Technical Designer, LEED Accredited Professional
Irvine, CA, United States
October 2005 - August 2010

Toastmasters International
President, Speakers by Design Club #852128
January 2009 - June 2009

Toastmasters International
Vice President Education, Speakers by Design Club #852128
July 2008 - December 2008

Toastmasters International
Secretary, Speakers by Design Club #852128
January 2008 - June 2008

CANstruction Orange County
Steering Committee Member
January 2008 - January 2008

Bostwick Design Partnership
Intern Architect
August 2003 - October 2005