We are proud to announce that Li Chung (Sandi) Pei, Co-Founder and Partner of VIP HOUSE COMPANY LLC, has been inducted into the Committee of 100 as one of the seven new members in 2025. Committee of 100  is a prestigious national organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business, government, academia, and the arts. Founded in 1990 by renowned architect I. M. Pei, along with luminaries such as cellist Yo-Yo Ma, industrial executive Shirley Young, and financiers Oscar Tang and Henry Tang, the organization is dedicated to promoting full participation of Chinese Americans in American society, and to advancing constructive relations between the U.S. and Greater China.

Sandi Pei’s induction recognizes his nearly five decades of contributions to architecture and cultural diplomacy. A graduate of Harvard University and its Graduate School of Design, Sandi began his career at I. M. Pei & Partners before co-founding VIP HOUSE COMPANY LLC with his late brother, Chien Chung (Didi) Pei. His portfolio includes internationally celebrated landmark projects such as the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong, the Suzhou Museum in China, and The Centurion Residences in New York City.

Beyond his architectural achievements, Sandi has been instrumental in preserving his father’s legacy. He played a key role in organizing “I. M. Pei: Life is Architecture,” the first major retrospective of his father’s work, which debuted in Hong Kong in 2024 and is currently touring in Shanghai. Additionally, he co-founded the I. M. and Eileen Pei Fellowship at Harvard and has pledged to archive his family’s contributions to architecture for future generations.

Sandi Pei has lectured at institutions worldwide, including Harvard Graduate School of Design in Cambridge, Cooper Union in New York, the Asia Society and the Urban Land Institute in Manila. Most recently, he delivered the keynote speech at the 2024 AIA Middle East Conference in Doha, Qatar. A passionate advocate for the arts, Sandi serves on Christie’s Advisory Board and is Vice President and Assistant Secretary on the Executive Board of MoMA’s International Council.

Sandi Pei’s life and work exemplify the Committee of 100’s mission—building bridges between cultures, advocating for inclusion, and advancing dialogue through excellence. His induction is a testament to his enduring impact on architecture and his dedication to cultural engagement. We at VIP HOUSE COMPANY LLC celebrate this well-deserved recognition and look forward to his lasting impact to the field and the broader community. Read More