Lawrence K. Cheng (LF ’90) has received the Greater Malden Asian American Community Coalition (GMAACC) Humanitarian Award to acknowledge his career dedicated to social impact, environmentally responsible design, and AAPI community empowerment.
Lawrence K. Cheng is an architect, planner, and community activist. He is a Principal Emeritus at Bruner/Cott Architects and an Adjunct Professor of Architecture at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Throughout his 45 years of professional practice, Cheng has designed national and international projects for a variety of uses and scales, with a particular passion for community-based designs.
He is a founding member of the Asian Community Development Corporation, has served in leadership positions for three community master plans, and is currently a board member of the Chinatown Community Land Trust and an active member of the Urban Land Institute.
Cheng was honored at GMAACC’s annual gala, Rooted & Rising: Celebrating Belonging, Legacy and the Power of Community on September 18th, 2026.
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