Alfred Yatlong Yeung is an architect and writer working at the interface between fiction and reality.
His practice explores changes in cultural identities resulting from material extraction and the market-led drive for environmental sustainability. This has been shaped by his MPhil at the University of Cambridge and his current role at Eric Parry Architects, involving construction material R&D and civic projects like the shortlisted British Museum proposal. Independently, Alfred has written for publications including the Architectural Review, Architects’ Journal, Open City, and numerous London-based art magazines. He is an alumnus and mentor at the New Architecture Writers programme and was shortlisted as a 2025 AJ100 New Talent.
Responding to the UK Government’s 2030 green transition targets, Alfred’s residency will investigate the emerging landscape of lithium mining in Cornwall with a focus on South Crofty – the first Cornish mine scheduled to resume operations in 2026. With annual demand projected to reach 80,000 tons of lithium by 2030, and up to 40% potentially sourced from Cornwall, Alfred’s research explores the tensions between the UK’s renewable energy ambitions and the environmental protection of its UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Fusing real-world findings with speculative science fiction, his project will culminate in the creation of a “Digital Atlas” – an interactive map that geolocates contemporary mining operations, proposed renewable energy infrastructures and the perspectives of local residents.
