Jia Yang

Jia originally joined HPA as an Architectural Assistant during the summer of 2023, later progressing to the role of Architect in April 2026, having achieved his final qualification, the Advanced Diploma in Professional Practice in Architecture (ADPPA), following a Master of Architecture (MArch) from the University of Liverpool, and a Bachelor of Architecture (BA Hons).

Prior to joining the team, Jia gained valuable experience through our work experience program in 2016. Jia’s university architecture team proudly achieved 2nd place in the TerraViva Competition in late 2020. This international competition pitted them against seasoned professionals and fellow students, challenging them to revolutionise traditional public spaces for enhanced social interaction and community engagement. Furthermore, his involvement in the Wales 4×4 Project in 2018 underscored his creativity, as he and his team successfully designed and constructed a pavilion in North Wales, earning accolades from the client for their exceptional design and build quality.

He is interested in the successful retrofit of buildings, and keen on developing his project management skills and conservation knowledge.

Jia is a keen rugby player but has been a little unlucky with injury.