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Jae Lee

Jae Lee

New York, NY, US

 

About 

CREATIVE SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNER

Strong Concepts ∙ Attention to Detail ∙ Problem Solver

Approaches projects from a unique perspective to create multiple design schemes and ideas with strong concepts.  Experience through all phases of projects and IPD, strengthens attention to detail during CD and CA phases.

Expedites design process with technical skills.  Exceeds client’s expectations and finds innovative solutions, which contributes to repeat clients. Passion for great design, with completed project experience in US and overseas.  Problem solver on the complex nature of architectural design.

  • Set Design Intents and Concepts

  • Facilitate Design Charrettes and Progress Meetings

  • Lead Design Task through Whole Phases

  • Design Presentation to Client

  • Coordination with Contractors and Consultants

  • Design Review

  • Create/Produce Details and Drawings in Revit

  • Oversee Design Items during Construction

ACHIEVEMENT & ACTIVITIES

  • Grand Prize, Joyful Church, 2015 Church and Culture Award by Kookmin Ilbo, Korea, 2015
  • Completion of AIA Dallas Emerging Leaders Program 2011, 01/2011 – 11/2011
  • Member of building committee of St. Andrew Kim Catholic Church, Dallas, Texas, 01/ 2013 – 07/2015
  • Publication of a research journal in Architectural Institute of Korea, July 2013
  • Shortlist for Home competition, August 2012
  • Certification of Korean Architectural Engineer, September 1998  
  • Mebane Gallery Exhibition for outstanding work, University of Texas at Austin, September 2002
  • Honor Awarded for Housing Competition, Hyundai Development Co., Seoul, Korea, May 1997

Employment 

The Beck Group, Dallas, TX, US, Senior Project Designer / Associate

Created innovative design solutions with understanding of building systems, details, budgets, and owner’s needs. Detected potential problems during design phases and resolved unforeseen problems during construction with Revit. Contributed to developing a Collaborative Design Process Guide Line as a Design Continuum Committee. Various project type experience: mixed-use, retail, corporate, education, church, and culture/entertainment. Received “Exceptional” rate on annual employee performance reviews.

• Set Design Intents and Concepts
• Facilitate Design Charrettes and Progress Meetings
• Lead Design Task through Whole Phases
• Design Presentation to Client
• Coordination with Contractors and Consultants
• Design Review
• Create/Produce Details and Drawings in Revit
• Oversee Design Items during Construction

Jun 2004 - Sep 2015
 

Hobson Crow Architects Inc., Austin, TX, US, Intern Architect

• Produced construction drawings of Landa Residence and Clements Residence using ArchiCAD 8.0
• Coordinated with consultants and contractors
• Developed schematic design for Lawrence Residence, Ellis Ranch House and 35th Street Houses Project

Jun 2003 - May 2004
 

Education 

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, US, MArch, MArch

GPA: 3.78 / 4.0

Sep 2001 - May 2004
 

Hong Ik University at Seoul, Korea, Department of Architecture, Seoul, KR, BArch, Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture

GPA: 3.73 / 4.5

Mar 1994 - Feb 2000
 

Awards 

2015 Church and Culture Award, 1st Place

2015 Church and Culture Award from Kookmin Ilbo, Seoul, Korea

2015
 

Home competition, Other

Shortlist for Home competition, August 2012

2012
 

Housing Competition, Honorable Mention

Housing Competition, Hyundai Development Co., Seoul, Korea

1997
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills