STEPHANIE LEE, RA

Quality-oriented architect passionate about delivering excellent outcomes in design and construction as well as a joyful client experience.

Expertise in projects across scales, budgets, scope, and markets with a focus on residential interiors, millwork and detailing.

Current Experience

BLOCK Renovation Lead Designer & Design Systems Senior Manager
2019-Current

• Consistent leader of internal team in design throughput and client ratings.

• Lead client projects from concept design through construction, including design kickoff, inspiration and concept development, production of renderings, plans, elevations, relevant details, and materials lists.

• Construction administration for all projects, working with contractors to find solutions and maintain high quality built work.

• Development and maintenance of internal design standards as well as quality standards; creation and maintenance of internal detail library and drawing standards.

• Creation of Block’s design “Collections” - defined and curated the looks, materials, pricing and overall structure of flagship offerings.

• Defined optimization of design team processes including streamlining workflows and designer-facing technologies, client decision making flow, and inputs process to reduce error and improve design throughput

• Design team leader for Block’s flagship retail location, expected summer 2022

• Launched sustainability initiative company-wide, pitching and getting buy-in to define a commitment to improving our environmental impact as a core value

• Launched DEI working group to bridge employee representation prior to addition of an HR team, established a community-oriented employer match program for donations to socially progressive and justice organizations.

Lee Architecture Office Founder and Principal
2016-Current

Philadelphia and Brooklyn. Small-scale residential and mixed-use projects ranging from small interior renovations and interior design projects to new construction planning and documentation. Some selected projects include:

• Townhouse renovations, University City, Philadelphia PA - Townhouse conversions to multi-unit short term rentals

• Park Slope Brownstone, Brooklyn NY - Gut renovation of historic brownstone, including a deck addition

• House on a Hill, Taghkanic NY - New construction house in upstate New York with a focus on inside/outside living and generous spaces in a small footprint.

Past Experience

DIGSAU Architecture Project Architect
2015-2018

Leroy Street Studio Project Designer
2014-2015

Turner Brooks Architect Project Designer
2013, 2014

Dean Brenneman Architect Junior Designer
2011, 2012

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