Prior to founding Linearscape, Ting and Rain worked in significant roles on a diverse array of high-profile projects in New York City. The firm brings together previous work experience on complex large-scale projects with a small practice’s hands-on design approach. The team at Linearscape combines design prowess with technical expertise to arise at innovative design solutions that meet project objectives. Their commitment to design excellence, sustainable and equitable design has been demonstrated by their multiple design awards and publications.

Ting Chin, AIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C

Ting is a licensed architect in New York and New Jersey and a founding principal of Linearscape. She earned her Master of Architecture degree from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University. Prior to founding Linearscape Ting worked in renowned architectural and landscape design offices. Her project experience includes airports, office towers, master planning, healthcare, laboratory, and educational facilities, and the design of public urban spaces. She is also an Associate Professor at the New York City College of Technology and served as interim department chair in 2024-25.

Rain is a licensed architect in New York and a founding principal of Linearscape. She holds a Master of Architecture degree from Southern California Institute of Architecture. Before founding Linearscape Rain had over ten years of experience working in a diverse array of architectural and urban design offices. Her project experience includes master planning, urban design, science and technology, cultural and educational facilities. She teaches design studios focusing on the idea of architecture as social changing agent at the New York City College of Technology.