Steve Lee

Award-winning designer from 1976 with 4 design awards.

Ranked #607 in Designer Rankings worldwide.

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Steve Lee

Awards Overview for Steve Lee

Award Type Count
Platinum A' Design Award 0
Gold A' Design Award 2
Silver A' Design Award 2
Bronze A' Design Award 0
Iron A' Design Award 0
Runner-up A' Design Award 0
Total Awards 4

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Career Highlights of Steve Lee

Notable Achievements
  • Total Awards: 4
  • Total Score: 18
  • Global Ranking: #607 Worldwide
  • Top Award: Gold ( 2 × )

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About Steve Lee

Biography

Steve is a licensed architect in California and lead designer of Aprilli Design Studio. As principal in charge, he focuses on design development and project actualization through all phases of projects including architectural design and product design. Steve has deep interest in creating innovative objects, spaces and atmospheric conditions which aesthetically, psychologically and functionally enhance the quality of living environments.

Prior to founding Aprilli Design Studio, he has worked at architectural design firms such as Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, Koetter Kim Associates and RTKL Associates for about eight years as lead designer on international high rise, commercial and hospitality projects including Wuhan Optic Valley Business Center, Chengdu Hyatt Regency Hotel and Chongqing ITCC. His work has been published on international magazines and media extensively.

Steve has received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree from Yonsei University in 2002 and Master in Architecture degree from Yale University in 2007. Steve has been a design studio instructor at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in 2014.

Country

United States of America

Statistics and Insights

Performance Metrics
Key Statistics
  • Total Score: 18
  • Total Awards: 4
  • Global Ranking: #607
  • Performance Score: 9.25 / 10
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Steve Lee's performance score of 9.25 places them in the top tier of designers worldwide. This score, which ranges from 0 to 10, reflects not just the quantity but also the quality of awards received.

With a total of 4 awards and a global ranking of #607, Steve Lee has demonstrated consistent excellence in design.

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