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Sonya Lee

Sonya Lee

New York, NY

 

About 

Sonya Lee Architect is a design office, providing full architectural services from conceptual studies through to construction and furnishings. Prior to starting her own firm in 2011, Sonya was an Associate at Toshiko Mori Architect where she led several award winning projects including the Martin House Visitor Center and the House in Ghent. She received a dual degree at the University of Michigan (B.S. in Architecture and a B.A. in History of Art) and a Masters in Architecture from Columbia University, where she was the recipient of the Lowenfish Memorial Prize. Sonya is a registered architect in New York, Michigan, and Florida, NCARB Certified and is a LEED accredited professional.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Toshiko Mori Architect, New York, NY, US, Associate

May 2004 - Jun 2011
 

Van Alen Institute, New York, NY, US, assistant to curator

OPEN: new designs for public space exhibition

May 2003 - Sep 2003
 

Rogers Marvel Architects, New York, NY , intern

55 Water Street elevated 1 acre park competition

May 2002 - Sep 2002
 

Education 

Columbia University, MArch, Architecture

Recipient of Lucille Lowenfish Memorial Prize, under Steven Holl

Sep 2001 - May 2004
 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, Bachelors, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning

Sep 1996 - May 2000
 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, Bachelors, LSA, History of Art

Sep 1996 - May 2000
 

Awards 

Lucille Smyser Lowenfish Prize, Award

2004
 

Areas of Specialization