--- title: "Ying Li Architect — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ying-li-architect-pfvwus-pf~1887442251 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1887442251.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Ying Li Architect" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/750379390f799ea3_5972-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Millburn/Short Hills, New Jersey 07041, United States" phone: "(551) 356-8419" website: http://www.ylarchitect.com rating: 5 review_count: 13 years_in_business: 20 license_verified: true best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 171 last_updated: 2026-09-02 --- # Ying Li Architect > Contextual Modern: Architecture+Interior for Modern Living in Context Original Houzz profile: [Ying Li Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ying-li-architect-pfvwus-pf~1887442251) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Millburn/Short Hills, NJ - **Serves:** Newark, Elizabeth, Clifton, Bayonne, Passaic, East Orange, Plainfield, Bloomfield, West Orange, Linden, Kearny, Montclair, Orange, Livingston, Westfield, Nutley, Rahway, Elizabethport, Maplewood, Scotch Plains, South Plainfield, North Plainfield, Summit, Roselle, Hillside, Lyndhurst, Parsippany, Millburn, Morristown, Harrison, Rutherford, Colonia, South Orange, Avenel, Madison, North Arlington, Clark, Hanover, Short Hills, Verona, Roselle Park, Berkeley Heights, Chatham, Brookdale, North Caldwell, East Newark, Union, Cranford, Springfield - **Verified License:** Yes - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (13 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2015–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - 20 years in business ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - 20 years in business Our Design Approach Two in One: Architectural and Interior Design We knock down walls, tear down houses, dig trenches, and pick couch and paint colors, all in one office. In our practice, we believe there is no line between architecture, interior design and landscape/site design. Many of our projects morphed from one type to the other during the process. Our design and construction experiences in the above three areas give us the unique edge to deliver a home with comfort, performance and appealing aesthetics. Contextual Modern Modernists at heart, we emphasize flow and use of natural light. At the same time, we are sensitive to the character of the surrounding of the project. Our goal is to create modern living with respect to its setting and architectural context. Individualized Collaborative Our design process is individualized and collaborative. We respect the lifestyle and vision of each individual family. Detail oriented, we help clients with comprehensive planning during design and construction process. We believe that with thorough and careful planning, every project can be done on time and on budget. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Tiny House Construction - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Site Preparation - Laundry Room Design - Landscape Plans - Modular Home Additions - Home Gym Design & Construction - Prefab Houses - Log Home Construction - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Newark - Elizabeth - Clifton - Bayonne - Passaic - East Orange - Plainfield - Bloomfield - West Orange - Linden - Kearny - Montclair - Orange - Livingston - Westfield - Nutley - Rahway - Elizabethport - Maplewood - Scotch Plains - South Plainfield - North Plainfield - Summit - Roselle - Hillside - Lyndhurst - Parsippany - Millburn - Morristown - Harrison - Rutherford - Colonia - South Orange - Avenel - Madison - North Arlington - Clark - Hanover - Short Hills - Verona - Roselle Park - Berkeley Heights - Chatham - Brookdale - North Caldwell - East Newark - Union - Cranford - Springfield ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 10 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Ying Li Architect | | Address | Millburn/Short Hills, New Jersey 07041, United States | | Phone | (551) 356-8419 | | Website | http://www.ylarchitect.com | | Years in business | 20 | | Followers on Houzz | 171 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/yingliarchitect/ ## Offers Contact me today for a free consultation ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Ying Li Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ying-li-architect-pfvwus-pf~1887442251) - **Website:** http://www.ylarchitect.com - **Phone:** (551) 356-8419 ## Credentials **Verified License** - Number: 21AI01809700 - Type: Registered Architect - Issued by: New Jersey State Board of Architects **Certifications & Awards** - 4x Best of Houzz Winner - NCARB Certified - Member of the American Institute of Architects - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2015–2026), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 13 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 48.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — HU-347678434, April 2024** > We loved working with Ying. She designed a completely new home for us when we knocked down the old property and rebuilt. As well as guiding us through the local town regulations, her vision was in sync with ours every step of the way, we liked every design she came up with and she made us think about the project in new and creative ways. She understood our needs as a family as well as our aesthetic. As a family of four, with two of us working from home, the home she designed for us ended up surpassing our expectations, helping us live and co-exist in ways we couldn't have imagined from the plans, with surprising design details that came to life when the house was built. We love our new home so much and we would not hesitate to recommend Ying to anyone embarking on a home renovation project. ### All 13 reviews **★★★★★ — Niyati Kapadia, May 2026** > We had a wonderful experience working with Ying! She created thoughtful house plans based on our needs and guided us throughout execution, and was always responsive and professional. Her design advice — especially with tile and finish selections — really elevated our home. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an architect who is both creative and hands-on throughout the entire process. **★★★★★ — Pooja Ramdurgkar, April 2026** > We had an excellent experience working with Ying Li as the architect for our home. She took the time to deeply understand our family’s needs and designed a space that is exceptionally practical, functional, and comfortable for everyday living. Her designs balance a clean, modern aesthetic with thoughtful details that support how our family actually uses the home. Ying was highly collaborative throughout the entire process and worked closely with our general contractor, which made construction far smoother and more efficient. She was responsive, detail‑oriented, and proactive in solving challenges as they arose during the build. The end result is a home that feels both beautiful and intentional, with no wasted space. We highly recommend Ying Li to anyone looking for an architect who combines strong design sensibility with real‑world practicality and teamwork. **★★★★★ — Zhiqiang Ma, Sept. 2025** > Ying helped me out with my attic renovation, and I’m really glad I worked with her. She took measurements, came up with layout ideas, drew sketches, and went back and forth with me a few times until everything matched what I wanted. She’s super responsive and easy to talk to, which made the whole process a lot smoother. > > What I really appreciated was that she even came to the site twice to check on the contractor’s work and make sure things were being done right. That gave me a lot of peace of mind. > > Overall, I’m very happy with how everything turned out and would definitely recommend Ying to other homeowners looking for someone reliable and thoughtful to work with. **★★★★★ — Sankalp Gupta, Sept. 2025** > I had the pleasure of working with Ying as my architect, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. She guided me through the entire process with patience and expertise, from design selection to thoughtful suggestions for improvements. Her ideas brought a modern and elegant touch to my home that perfectly reflects what I envisioned. Ying’s professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail made the process seamless and enjoyable. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an architect who truly listens and delivers beyond expectations. **★★★★★ — Yun Yang, Sept. 2025** > I had the pleasure of working with Ying on a revised design for my project. From the moment she stepped in, she brought a fresh perspective, a high level of professionalism, and a deep understanding of both design and function. > > She took the time to truly listen to all of my concerns and carefully studied the existing issues with the previous plan. What impressed me most was her ability to not only solve those problems but to elevate the entire design in ways I hadn’t even considered. Her attention to detail was exceptional — she thoughtfully considered aspects like natural light flow, spatial efficiency, and how the layout would work in daily life. > > Throughout the process, she was responsive, collaborative, and always focused on finding the best solutions. Thanks to her expertise and vision, I now have a design that I’m genuinely excited about — one that reflects my needs, lifestyle, and aesthetic preferences. > > I couldn’t be happier with the outcome and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and thoughtful architect. **★★★★★ — Helen Chu, Sept. 2025** > Excellent architect with an eye for maximizing space, working around space constraints and creating great flow, especially in the main living area. She designed a major expansion for us and was very attentive to our needs and what we wanted out of the space. Whereas some architects are too focused on design at the expense of practical function, Ying found the perfect balance for us. She handled all the bathroom design elements so we didn't need a separate designer for that and she helped guide the kitchen design, which I think helped to make these important spaces more cohesive to the overall plan. She was especially good at a floor plan for a busy family with kids and a home that is designed for entertaining. I also appreciated that she was available for consultation throughout the renovation process and even collaborated with our contractor on key elements like spacing and materials to be sure everything was done right. **★★★★★ — Nicole Liss, April 2024** > Ying Li helped us to design and renovate a beautiful and modern master bathroom. Ying Li's design expertise was crucial in making our dream bathroom come to life - modern, open, spacious, light; and with additional, sleek and necessary, storage. Ying Li provided excellent guidance on tiles and all aspects of design, and her communication with us through every step of the process was superb. We highly recommend Ying Li! **★★★★★ — ryancitron13, April 2024** > Ying was the architect on an addition we put on our house. We definitely wanted a modern aesthetic, which Ying helped us achieve. She also helped us tailor the new space to our specific needs. Ying was always very responsive and collaborated well with the GC and designer. **★★★★★ — Cristiana Savore, May 2020** > We worked with Ying for our house expansion and we are very happy. She is competent and available. I liked her ability to understand my view and how she guided me to keep the project consistent and true to the house. She worked fast and was very professional whenever issues arose. I highly recommend her. **★★★★★ — kimrusert, Nov. 2014** > I highly recommend Ying as an architect for your project. She is extremely talented, professional, generous of her time and highly intelligent. We are thrilled with our master bathroom addition! We couldn't have done it without her. **★★★★★ — kirton, June 2014** > We hired Ying to add a second story addition onto our 1964 ranch, add a master bathroom and closet extension, and renovate our main floor and basement. The additions are seamless both inside and out. Our main floor was redesigned to accommodate an open floor plan with a remodeled kitchen. Ying offered a lot of creative solutions that maximized the changes we wanted while keeping us within budget. Most importantly, Ying allowed the design process to be collaborative to ensure that our project was exactly what we wanted. During the build process Ying was always available to come on site and answer questions. **★★★★★ — kerlichson, May 2013** > Excellent architect with an eye for maximizing space, working around space constraints and creating great flow, especially in the main living area. She designed a major expansion for us and was very attentive to our needs and what we wanted out of the space. Whereas some architects are too focused on design at the expense of practical function, Ying found the perfect balance for us. She handled all the bathroom design elements so we didn't need a separate designer for that and she helped guide the kitchen design, which I think helped to make these important spaces more cohesive to the overall plan. She was especially good at a floor plan for a busy family with kids and a home that is designed for entertaining. I also appreciated that she was available for consultation throughout the renovation process and even collaborated with our contractor on key elements like spacing and materials to be sure everything was done right. ## Selected projects - [Hillside](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillside-pj-vj~2641834) - Location: Millburn, NJ - Photos: 25 - Description: Custom home in Millburn, New Jersey. The challenge is to build a new construction home for modern lifestyle in a tight knit neighborhood with traditional homes. The hilly site provides opportunity to create appealing landscaping features. - [Oreo House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oreo-house-pj-vj~7519336) - Location: South Orange, NJ - Photos: 9 - [Maple 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maple-2-pj-vj~7518179) - Location: Millburn, NJ - Photos: 16 - [Addition P](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/addition-p-pj-vj~7526076) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Addition B](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/addition-b-pj-vj~89647) - Location: Short Hills, NJ - Photos: 13 - Description: Two-story addition to 1920s colonial house. The addition includes an open floor kitchen on the first floor and master suite on the second floor with spa like bathroom. Effort was made to create clean line modern spaces while maintaining the character of the colonial home. - [Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscape-pj-vj~6279311) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interiors-pj-vj~6279326) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Before/After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/before-after-pj-vj~6279405) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ying-li-architect-pfvwus-pf~1887442251) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/1122003736.m3u8?s=6705ff377f0a4fb09b40ab2ddb720d516669c08a&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Community Q&A **Q: what brand and colour is the siding ?** *(in Photo Questions)* What brand and colour Is the siding ? A: iron grey hardie plank **Q: Exterior colors?** *(in Photo Questions)* can you share the exterior colors? Hardie Iron Gray? A: Correct. **Q: what are the dimensions of the cabinet?** *(in Photo Questions)* What are the dimensions of the cabinet and where can it be purchased? A: 55”. Virtue USA from amazon. **Q: tub** *(in Photo Questions)* where did you get the tub/brand? A: Zuma tub center drain **Q: Size of the soaking tub?** *(in Photo Questions)* I want to know the size of soaking tub ? And bathroom size? i like it :) A: Soaking tub 36x66. Bathroom is about 7'x14'. **Q: What is the length of the media unit & the face height of the drawers?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the unit. I noticed the drawers are very tall/deep. I was curious as to the length of the entire media unit and the exterior drawer heights. A: The entire media wall is 13'-7". The drawers are about 12" tall each, enough to fit hanging folders in selected drawers. Lower part of media unit is 30" tall with aluminum grill toe kick as air return. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*