▶ Education
- Master of Architecture (M.Arch), Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture Planning and Preservation (GSAPP), New York, USA, 2001
- Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Engineering, Chungbuk National University, Korea, 1996

▶ Professional Experience
- (2011.09–Present) Professor, Department of Architecture, Korea National University of Transportation
- (2022.02–2023.02) Visiting Scholar, University of California Los Angeles
- (2017.02–2018.02) Visiting Scholar, University of California Berkeley
- (2008.03–2010.12) Principal, I.D. Architects Co., Ltd.
- (2001.05–2007.12) Senior Architect, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates

▶ Certifications / Professional Licenses
- Registered Architect, United States
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), U.S. Green Building Council
- Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)

▶ Laboratory
studio LAP (Laboratory for Architecture & Urban Environment)

studio LAP investigates architecture as an open intellectual inquiry rather than a fixed physical outcome. The laboratory explores how spatial design can respond to evolving social, cultural, and environmental conditions through experimental design research and critical thinking.
Our research emphasizes the development of advanced architectural design methodologies and the exploration of new spatial possibilities through speculative and practice-based design approaches. By fostering non-hierarchical connections among Art, Sustainable Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design, the studio promotes an integrated framework that operates across multiple spatial scales from interior environments to urban territories.
Through this interdisciplinary and multi-scalar approach, studio LAP aims to generate innovative design strategies that address contemporary challenges such as urban transformation, environmental sustainability, and community-centered spatial regeneration.

▶ Academic Journal Articles
Lee, J. (2026). “Clusterization of Urban Youth Start-up Support under Industrial Structure Transformation.”
Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea (KCI Excellent Indexed; Scopus indexed), Vol. 42, No. 3, Mar.
Lee, J. (2021). “Expanding Publicness in Urban Regeneration Projects Utilizing Abandoned Inner-City Railway Sites.”
Journal of the Korean Institute of Culture Architecture, No. 76, Nov., pp. 73–84.
Lee, J. (2014). “Paradigm of Digital Architectural Form Generation: Focused on Digital Materiality and the Dynamic Geometry of Form Generation.”
Journal of the Regional Association of the Architectural Institute of Korea, Vol. 16, No. 1 (No. 59), Feb., pp. 121–130.

▶ Conference Proceedings
Lee, J., et al. (2025). “Remodeling Plan for a Mixed-Use Cultural Platform Utilizing the Urban and Architectural Characteristics of Commercial Apartment Buildings.”
Proceedings of the Chungbuk Chapter Fall Conference, Architectural Institute of Korea, Vol. 25, No. 1, Nov.
Lee, J., et al. (2025). “Strategies for Mixed-Use Development through Extension and Renovation of Inner-City Industrial Complexes.”
Proceedings of the Chungbuk Chapter Fall Conference, Architectural Institute of Korea, Vol. 25, No. 1, Nov.
Lee, J., et al. (2025). “Planning for a Mixed Cultural Complex and Senior Housing through Regeneration of Modern Architectural Assets.”
Proceedings of the Chungbuk Chapter Fall Conference, Architectural Institute of Korea, Vol. 25, No. 1, Nov.
Lee, J., et al. (2025). “Proposal for a Public Mixed-Use Cultural Facility through Regeneration of Idle Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure.”
Proceedings of the Chungbuk Chapter Fall Conference, Architectural Institute of Korea, Vol. 25, No. 1, Nov.
Lee, J., et al. (2024). “Regeneration Strategies for Market Apartment Housing Based on Place Identity.”
Proceedings of the Chungbuk Chapter Fall Conference, Architectural Institute of Korea, Vol. 24, No. 1, Nov.
Lee, J., et al. (2024). “Activation of Elevated Highway Underpass Spaces Using Spatial Platform Characteristics.”
Proceedings of the Chungbuk Chapter Fall Conference, Architectural Institute of Korea, Vol. 24, No. 1, Nov.
Lee, J., et al. (2024). “Public Program Hybridization Strategies for Old Downtown Revitalization.”
Proceedings of the Chungbuk Chapter Fall Conference, Architectural Institute of Korea, Vol. 24, No. 1, Nov.
Lee, J., et al. (2019). “Regeneration Design Development of Traditional Markets through Restoration of Placeness.”
Proceedings of the Chungbuk Chapter Spring Conference, Architectural Institute of Korea, Vol. 19, No. 1, Mar.
Lee, J., et al. (2019). “Urban Regeneration Strategies Reflecting Mediating Characteristics of the Third Space.”
Proceedings of the Chungbuk Chapter Spring Conference, Architectural Institute of Korea, Vol. 19, No. 1, Mar.
Lee, J., et al. (2017). “Sustainable Regional Regeneration Using Urban Structure and Programs of Sewoon-Jongno and Jangsa-dong.”
Proceedings of the Chungbuk Chapter Spring Conference, Architectural Institute of Korea, Vol. 17, No. 1, Mar.
Lee, J., et al. (2017). “Planning of a Multilayered Memorial Space Reflecting the Context of Historic Events.”
Proceedings of the Chungbuk Chapter Spring Conference, Architectural Institute of Korea, Vol. 17, No. 1, Mar.
Lee, J., et al. (2016). “Community Revitalization Strategies through Preservation and Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings.”
Proceedings of the Chungbuk Chapter Spring Conference, Architectural Institute of Korea, Vol. 16, No. 1, Apr.
Lee, J., et al. (2016). “Possibilities for Redefining Memorial Space through Phenomenological Behavior.”
Proceedings of the Chungbuk Chapter Spring Conference, Architectural Institute of Korea, Vol. 16, No. 1, Apr.
Lee, J., et al. (2015). “Planning for Boundary Space Utilization of the Seoul Fortress Wall Based on Architectural Potential and Urban Context.”
Proceedings of the Spring Conference, Architectural Institute of Korea, Vol. 15, No. 1, Apr.
Lee, J., et al. (2013). “Activation Strategy for the Deteriorated Hoehyeon-dong Block through Diagram Interpretation.”
Proceedings of the Chungbuk Chapter Spring Conference, Architectural Institute of Korea, Vol. 13, No. 1, Apr.

▶ Academic Monographs
Lee, J. (2013). Understanding Sustainable Architecture for Environmentally Integrated Comprehensive Design. NRF-funded academic book.

▶ Funded Research Projects
Urban Complex Youth Entrepreneurship Cluster Using Modern Downtown Markets, Principal Investigator, Core Research Grant, Korea National University of Transportation, Mar 2024 – Feb 2026
Urban Affordable Housing Challenge: Research on Public Rental Housing for Low-Income Groups, Principal Investigator, Basic Research Grant, Korea National University of Transportation, Apr 2024 – Feb 2025
Symbiotic Art Promenade [A Vision for Adaptive Living & Creativity in the Arts District], Principal Investigator, Academic Research Support (Exhibition), Korea National University of Transportation, Nov 2024
Topography-Adaptive [Horizontal Connection Landscape], Principal Investigator, Academic Research Support (Exhibition), Korea National University of Transportation, Nov 2024
Public Small Library Planning Using Idle Warehouses, Principal Investigator, Basic Research Grant, Korea National University of Transportation, Mar 2023 – Feb 2024
A Tapestry of an Urban Fabric [Invisible Threads of City's Weft and Warp], Principal Investigator, Academic Research Support (Exhibition), Korea National University of Transportation, Nov 2023
HM Square [Public Space Design for Urban Commercial Complex], Principal Investigator, Academic Research Support (Exhibition), Korea National University of Transportation, Jul 2023
K-Business Graduate School New Building: Environmental-Friendly Design Study, Principal Investigator, Basic Research Grant, Korea National University of Transportation, Mar 2022 – Feb 2023
TABO Square [Rebuilding Siargao Community Center], Principal Investigator, Academic Research Support (Exhibition), Korea National University of Transportation, Nov 2022
Urbanity of the Place [As a Public Equipment], Principal Investigator, Academic Research Support (Exhibition), Korea National University of Transportation, Oct 2022
SHEP Complex Podium Design: Study on Publicness, Principal Investigator, Basic Research Grant, Korea National University of Transportation, Mar 2022 – Feb 2023
Social Interaction Square [Sustainable & Receptive Spaces to Activate Human Behavior], Principal Investigator, Academic Research Support (Exhibition), Korea National University of Transportation, Nov 2021
Seen and See: Transparent Boundaries, Principal Investigator, Academic Research Support (Exhibition), Korea National University of Transportation, Nov 2021
Urban Industrial Idle Land Reuse for Public Cultural Spaces, Principal Investigator, Basic Research Grant, Korea National University of Transportation, Mar 2018 – Feb 2019
SE Commercial Complex Program Integration Study, Principal Investigator, Basic Research Grant, Korea National University of Transportation, Mar 2020 – Feb 2021
Engraved Promenade: Memory of the Body, Principal Investigator, Academic Research Support (Exhibition), Korea National University of Transportation, Oct 2019
Community Living Room, Principal Investigator, Academic Research Support (Exhibition), Korea National University of Transportation, Oct 2020
Urban Living Canopy: Renewal Study of Fountain Plaza in Front of Bank of Korea, Principal Investigator, Basic Research Grant, Korea National University of Transportation, Mar 2019 – Feb 2020
Replaced Memory: Reciprocal Event, Principal Investigator, Academic Research Support (Exhibition), Korea National University of Transportation, Oct 2019
Participation in Industry Internship Support Project Linked to SMEs, Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology, Jun 2015 – Feb 2018
Urban Umbrella [Public Artium], Principal Investigator, Basic Research Grant, Korea National University of Transportation, Mar 2016 – Feb 2017
Centum Auto Gallery Complex, Principal Investigator, Academic Research Support (Exhibition), Korea National University of Transportation, Mar 2015 – Feb 2016
Teacher Performance-Based Salary and Evaluation Improvement Study, Policy Research Support, Jun 2014 – Sep 2015
Research on Tactile Daily Life Through Visual Deviation, Principal Investigator, Basic Research Grant, Korea National University of Transportation, Apr 2014 – Feb 2015
Layerscape in Porous Spatial Structure: Regeneration Plan Around Samneung Park, Jeongneung, Seoul, Principal Investigator, Basic Research Grant, Korea National University of Transportation, Feb 2014 – May 2014
Performative Mutation: Study for Jecheon Uirimji History Museum, Principal Investigator, Basic Research Grant, Korea National University of Transportation, Apr 2013 – Feb 2014
Not-A-Box: Spatial Transition Derived from Human Behavioral Characteristics, 2013.02 – 2013.06
Tectonic Fabrication: Brooklyn Co-Housing Plan Study, USA, Principal Investigator, Basic Research Grant, Korea National University of Transportation, Apr 2012 – Feb 2013
Invisible Invitation: Study on Space and Temporality of Old Cheongju Tobacco Factory, Principal Investigator, Academic Research Support (Exhibition), Korea National University of Transportation, Apr 2012
Study on Revitalization of Jeongdong Historical and Cultural Area for New Urban Exhibition Space, Principal Investigator, Academic Research Support (Exhibition), Korea National University of Transportation, Sep 2011

▶ Design & International Exhibitions
Lee, J. (2026). Urban River Promenade Bridge: A Living Passage Across the City Stream.89th KSBDA Armenia International Invitational Exhibition, Vanadzor Museum of Fine Arts, Vanadzor, Armenia, Jan. 17–24.
Lee, J. (2025). Regenerating SIARGAO: Community-Centered Design for Resilient Barangays.38th Korean Institute of Architects Chungbuk Chapter Members Exhibition, Korea, Nov.
Lee, J. (2025). The Horizon Loop: A Pedestrian Bridge for Collective Encounters.GIAF Invitation 2025 KSBDA Sejong Special Exhibition, Sejong Museum of Art, Sejong, Korea, Oct. 8–13.
Lee, J. (2025). Community Gable: A House for Reading — Shared Knowledge in Simple Form.KSBDA Spring International Invitational Exhibition, Da Vinci Hall, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, Korea, May 24–27.
Lee, J. (2025). Rebuilding Resilience: A Community-Based Regeneration Model in Matinao.33rd KISD International Space Design Exhibition, Seosomun Shrine History Museum, Seoul, Korea, Apr. 25–26.
Lee, J. (2024). Symbiotic Art Promenade: Adaptive Living and Creativity in the Arts District.31st KISD International Space Design Exhibition, Oil Tank Culture Park T6 Culture Archive, Seoul, Korea, Nov. 15–16.
Lee, J. (2024). Topography-Adaptive Horizontal Connection Landscape.GIAF Invitation 2024 KSBDA Sejong Special Exhibition, Sejong Museum of Art, Sejong, Korea, Oct. 30–Nov. 4.
Lee, J. (2024). Pliable Community Venue: Tabolit.37th Korean Institute of Architects Chungbuk Chapter Members Exhibition, Korea, Oct.
Lee, J. (2024). Tabo Logistics: Regenerating Siargao Rural Town.30th KISD International Space Design Exhibition, HoMA Museum of Art, Seoul, Korea, May 22–27.
Lee, J. (2023). The New Bahay Kubo Cubes: Community Revival Center in Siargao Island.28th KISD International Space Design Exhibition, HoMA Museum of Art, Seoul, Korea, Nov. 24–25.
Lee, J. (2023). A Tapestry of Urban Fabric: Invisible Threads of the City.GIAF Invitation 2023 KSBDA Sejong Special Exhibition, Sejong Museum of Art, Sejong, Korea, Nov. 8–14.
Lee, J. (2023). Beyond Books: Creating a Modern Library Space.AIK Chungbuk Chapter Autumn Conference Members Exhibition, Korea, Nov.
Lee, J. (2023). SHEP Complex Podium Design 02.36th Korea Institute of Registered Architects Chungbuk Chapter Members Exhibition, Korea, Oct.
Lee, J. (2023). HM Square: Public Space for an Urban Commercial Complex.KSBDA Leicester International Invitational Exhibition, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK, July 14–20.
Lee, J. (2023). KUB Square: Rebuilding a Campus Hub.KSBDA Melbourne International Exhibition, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 4–10.
Lee, J. (2022). Tabo Square: Rebuilding Siargao Community Center.26th KISD International Space Design Exhibition, DDP, Seoul, Korea, Nov. 3–10.
Lee, J. (2022). Urbanity of Place as Public Equipment.KSBDA Fall International Invitational Exhibition, Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea, Oct. 29–Nov. 4.
Lee, J. (2022). The Greener the Smarter.35th Korean Institute of Architects Chungbuk Chapter Members Exhibition, Korea, Sep.
Lee, J. (2022). Social Housing Design: Ability of Community.25th KISD International Space Design Exhibition, Online Exhibition, May 14.
Lee, J. (2022). PTU Student Housing Design: Creating Sense of Place in Campus Community.KSBDA Jeju International Special Exhibition, Seogwipo Arts Center, Jeju, Korea, Jan. 11–15.
Lee, J. (2021). Social Interaction Square: Sustainable and Receptive Spaces Activating Human Behavior.24th KISD International Space Design Exhibition, Online Exhibition, Nov. 13–Dec. 12.
Lee, J. (2021). Color, Texture and Space: SDI Elementary School Interior Design.AIK Chungbuk Chapter Autumn Conference Members Exhibition, Korea, Oct.
Lee, J. (2021). SHEP Complex Podium Design 01.34th Korean Institute of Architects Chungbuk Chapter Members Exhibition, Korea, Oct.
Lee, J. (2021). Seen and See: Transparent Boundaries.KSDS International Tangshan Invitational Exhibition, Art Museum, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China, Sept. 14–20.
Lee, J. (2021). Urban Cultural Factories: Culture Complex Design.KSDS International Spring Invitational Exhibition, HoMA Museum of Art, Seoul, Korea, May 28–31.
Lee, J. (2021). Office Tower Elevator Interior Design: Textile Material Resynthesizing.23rd KISD International Space Design Exhibition, Exhibition Hall of Visual Arts, Moscow, Russia, May 17–18.
Lee, J. (2020). Engraved Promenade: Memory of the Body.KSDS International Fall Invitational Exhibition, DDP, Seoul, Korea, Nov. 13–18.
Lee, J. (2020). Community Living Room.22nd KISD International Space Design Exhibition, Dongduk Art Gallery, Seoul, Korea, Nov. 4–10.
Lee, J. (2020). Apartment Exterior and Interior Wall Design: H-Residential.AIK Chungbuk Chapter Autumn Conference Members Exhibition, Korea, Nov.
Lee, J. (2020). SE Commercial Complex Design.33rd Korean Institute of Architects Chungbuk Chapter Members Exhibition, Korea, Oct.
Lee, J. (2019). ConventionTEL.21st KISD International Space Design Exhibition, National Museum of Korea, Seoul, Korea, Nov. 4–10.
Lee, J. (2019). Urban Living Canopy: Renewal of the Fountain Plaza in Front of the Bank of Korea.32nd Korean Institute of Architects Chungbuk Chapter Members Exhibition, Korea, Sept.
Lee, J. (2019). Urban Agora: Embracing Democracy and Knowledge Sharing.20th KISD International Space Design Exhibition, National Museum of Korea, Seoul, Korea, Apr. 19–20.
Lee, J. (2018). Replaced Memory: Reciprocal Event.18th KISD International Space Design Exhibition, Art Sonje Center, Seoul, Korea, Apr. 11–14.
Lee, J. (2018). DCM Tower Lobby Interior Design.31st Korean Institute of Architects Chungbuk Chapter Members Exhibition, Korea, Oct.
Lee, J. (2018). Engraved Promenade: Space and Behavior.KSBDA Novosibirsk International Invitational Exhibition, Novosibirsk City Center of Fine Arts, Novosibirsk, Russia, Aug. 6–13.
Lee, J. (2017). Urban Integration: Public Learning Center.KSBDA Yuncheng International Invitational Exhibition, Yuncheng University, Shanxi, China, Dec. 8–15.
Lee, J. (2017). SBD Complex: Mixed Use.30th Korean Institute of Architects Chungbuk Chapter Members Exhibition, Korea, Oct.
Lee, J. (2017). Vertical Corridor: H-Tower Elevator Hall Design.KSBDA Mexico City International Invitational Exhibition, Korean Cultural Center, Mexico City, Mexico, Feb. 16–28.
Lee, J. (2016). Observation Complex: Proposal for Exhibition and Observation Facilities at Aegibong Peace Ecopark.29th Korean Institute of Architects Chungbuk Chapter Members Exhibition, Korea, Oct.
Lee, J. (2016). Urban Umbrella: Urban Atrium U2.KSBDA Katowice International Invitational Exhibition, Galeria Teatru Korez, Katowice, Poland, Aug. 10–19.
Lee, J. (2015). Centum Auto Gallery Complex.28th Korean Institute of Architects Chungbuk Chapter Members Exhibition, Korea, Oct.
Lee, J. (2015). RE(; )STORE Domestic Domain.13th Invitational Exhibition of the Korean Association of Architectural Design Professors, Korea, May.
Lee, J. (2015). Haptic Everyday Life beyond Optical Deviation.KSBDA Sapporo International Exhibition, Sapporo City Archive Museum, Sapporo, Japan, Feb. 10–15.
Lee, J. (2015). Everyday Tactility beyond Visual Deviation.12th Invitational Exhibition of the Korean Association of Architectural Design Professors, Korea, Apr.
Lee, J. (2014). KJA Mixed-Use Development.27th Korea Institute of Architects Chungbuk Chapter Members Exhibition, Korea, Sept.
Lee, J. (2014). Tower Dimension.KSBDA Paris International Invitational Exhibition, Korean Cultural Center Exhibition Hall, Paris, France, July 13–18.
Lee, J. (2014). Performative Landscape.KSBDA San Francisco International Invitational Exhibition, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, USA, July 3–10.
Lee, J. (2014). Layerscape: Porous Spatial Structure.KSBDA International Spring Invitational Exhibition, Red Brick Gallery, University of Seoul, Seoul, Korea, May 31–June 3.
Lee, J. (2013). Spatial Monochromator.KSBDA Winter International Invitational Exhibition, Italy, Dec. 27–Jan. 2.
Lee, J. (2013). Performative Mutation.KSBDA International Fall Conference and Exhibition, Gaesin Culture Hall, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea, Nov. 8–9.
Lee, J. (2013). Tour Granite and Shanghai Expo.26th Korean Institute of Architects Chungbuk Chapter Members Exhibition, Korea, Oct.
Lee, J. (2013). Tectonic Fabrication: New Strategies For Collective Domestic Experimentation.KSBDA International Fall Conference and Exhibition, Gachon University, Seongnam, Korea, Dec. 2–7.
Lee, J. (2012). ECO EDU-VILL: Experiential Green Education Campus.1st Invitational Exhibition on Educational Facilities, Korean Institute of Educational Facilities, Daewoo Prugio Valley Exhibition Hall, Seoul, Korea, Dec.
Lee, J. (2013). Public Voyeurism: Hotel A3 Project.25th Korean Institute of Architects Chungbuk Chapter Members Exhibition, Korea, Oct.
Lee, J. (2012). Prismatic City: Geometrical Refraction.
Japan Society of Basic Design and Art Annual Exhibition, Kyushu Sangyo University Art Museum, Fukuoka, Japan, Sept.
Lee, J. (2012). Centum City: Geometrical Projection.
KSBDA–San Jose State University International Invitational Exhibition, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, USA, July.
Lee, J. (2012). Seen & Seen [Rigidly Pliable]: Observation Tower Proposal for the Gogunsan Archipelago Connecting Road (Section 2).
10th Anniversary Invitational Exhibition of the Korean Association of Architectural Design Professors, HoMA, Hongik University, Seoul, Korea, May.
Lee, J. (2012). Event Matrix_City Within City: Regeneration Project for the Dongbu Steel Site, Seoul.
KSBDA International Spring Exhibition, Konkuk University Glocal Campus, Chungju, Korea, May.
Lee, J. (2012). Urban Porosity: Urban Regeneration Strategy for the Samneung Park District, Seoul.
KSBDA-Monash University International Invitation Exhibition, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, Feb.
Lee, J. (2011). MULTI_DATUM: Incheon Complex Cultural & Education Center Proposal.
KSBDA International Fall Exhibition, Dankook University, Korea, Nov.
Lee, J. (2011). HOSTS AND HYBRIDS: Reflections on the House.
Korea Architecture Exhibition_Invitational Exhibition organized by the Korean Institute of Architects, KIA, Korea Artists Center Mokdong, Seoul, Korea, Nov.
Lee, J. (2011). Edu_Park_Urban Void: New Songdo City International School.24th Korean Institute of Architects Chungbuk Chapter Members Exhibition, Korea, Nov.
Lee, J. (2012). Anti-Gravity: Observation Tower.
Japan Society of Basic Design and Art International Exhibition, Japan Electronics College, Tokyo, Japan Oct.

▶ Professional Service & Leadership
Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea, Technical Advisory Member
Public Procurement Service (PPS), Evaluation Committee Member
Korea Expressway Corporation, Technical Evaluation Committee Member
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), Technical Advisory Member for Power & Architecture
Korea Land & Housing Corporation (LH), Technical Review Committee Member
Korea Asset Management Corporation (KAMCO), Public Development Technical Advisory Member
Incheon Urban Corporation, 2nd Architectural Design Competition Jury Member
Gyeonggi-do Office of Education, Design Competition Jury Member (multiple terms)
Chungcheongbuk-do, Architecture & Art Committee Member
Chungcheongbuk-do, Public Design Committee Member
Korea National Railway, Technical Advisory Member
Korean Society of Basic Form, Board Member
Korean Institute of Architects, Chungbuk Branch, Board Member
Korean Institute of Architects, Chungbuk-Cheongju Chapter, Executive Committee Member
Faculty Advisor, Creative Integrated Design Program
Faculty Advisor, Undergraduate Research Participation Program (URP), Center for Engineering Education Innovation, Korea National University of Transportation
Chair, International Urban Architecture Workshop
Director, Chungju Children’s Green Architecture School
Steering Committee Member, Chungbuk Design Camp
Chair, Cheongju Citizen Architecture School