2021 work samples

8 Projects 2021 Su Jeong Lee

2020 - Present Associate Designer

2018 - 2019 Design Professional tvsdesign

LEED Gold®

LEED Gold®

2017 M.S. AAD Columbia University GSAPP

2015 B. Arch Illinois Institute of Technology

Su Jeong Lee, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C

HANGZHOU CONVENTION CENTER

Architecture and Planning

Competition

2020

Located in Hangzhou, China, this is masterplan for a collection of convention center with a subway station, public space, and retail component supporting it. Responsible for executing landscape design; outdoor exhibition area, outdoor auditorium, waterfront park, bridge and entrance plaza. Performed modeling site context and interior/exterior component, developing site plan, floor plans, sections and elevations.

Site Plan

The concept of the project is to bring more public space and create a strong relationship with the community. The bridge is running alongside the buildings, connecting the whole site and outdoor public areas.

Outdoor Exhibition Area

Hangzhou / Chinia

a. Entrance Hall

b. Exhibit Hall

c. Metro Hall

d. Retail

e. Entrance Plaza

f. Exhibit Area

g. Auditorium

The site is located near the Hangzhou International Airport, and the concept of the design is “Hangzhou Wings.” If you see the building from the South, it looks like it has enormous, elegant wings to fly.

Level G+8m

Entrance Plaza

Exhibition Hall

Entrance Hall

Entrance Plaza View from Commercial District

Ground Level Floor Plan East West Section

COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER

Architecture Expansion and Renovation

· Schematic Design · Design Development · Construction Document

2020-2021

Located in Denver, Colorado, this is an expansion and renovation project that will extend the existing Colorado Convention Center. The expansion includes a new 80,000sf multi-function room and outdoor rooftop terrace. Responsible for 3D modeling interior components, especially for the new pre-function area and the existing lobby renovation. For the SD and DD phase of the project, I performed executing the reflected ceiling plans and interior component drawings while assisting in coordination with Structural, MEP, AV consultants, developing interior elevations and sectional details.

As one of the country’s leading convention and exhibition venues, The Colorado Convention Center wishes to significantly increase their offering of meeting, banquet and light exhibition space through a proposed expansion – creating an unrivalled dynamic, flexible and destination-oriented venue. In addition to this new flexible venue will be a dramatic roof terrace, with panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains, which can be marketed as a stand-alone venue or as an outdoor extension of the Multi-Function space and its associated Prefunction space. Taken together, the three venues - Multi-Function, Prefunction and Outdoor Terraceare designed to immerse guests in the magnificent Denver and Colorado experience. These new venues and the majority of their associated support spaces are located on the rooftop and served by two independent routes of public access such that the expansion program can operate independently and simultaneously from the rest of the building.

Denver, Colorado / USA

View From Terrace Looking Towards West

View Near Speer & Stout Intersection

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Responsible for drafting reflected ceiling plans for SD, DD, CD document set, modeling the ceiling component like slopped ceiling plane, acoustic ceiling baffles, lightings. Assisted in coordination with consultants regarding the layout of operable partition track, access panels, air diffusers, hang points, speakers, sprinklers and signages, etc.

Following the existing roof blade slope, renovated the existing roof into a new interior ceiling for the pre-function area. To open up more space above the ballroom entrance, part of the existing ceiling planes were demolished and turned the revealed existing truss structure into a bulkhead component.

Interior design concept of the project is “Denverness.” Inspired by Rocky Mountain, the multi-function room is flexible to be subdivided into up to 19 rooms with operable partition walls. The acoustic ceiling baffles are laid out randomly but designed to work for all the subdivision scenarios.

West Pre-function View Looking North

Multi-function Room View Looking North

Pre-function Acoustic Ceiling Baffle Layout Diagram

Section Detail Hang Point at Acoustic Ceiling Baffles

Enlarged Elevation - Main Entry Portal

Designed pre-function ceiling and developed acoustic ceiling baffle diagram; spacing and sloping directions. Responsible for 3D modeling of the North Prefunction area; Sloped acoustic ceiling baffles, overlooking lounge and seating area. Developed elevations, enlarged floor plans and RCPs, sectional details.

North Prefunction View Looking West

Enlarged Partial Plan

Elevation Looking West

Elevation Looking South

West pre-function View looking towards the overlook lounge

Enlarged Reflected Ceiling Plan

Enlarged Partial Plan

Overlook Lounge Box in West Pre-function area on multi-function level. Performed 3D modeling and developed plan, section, and elevations.

Overlook Lounge North South Section

View from the existing lobby looking towards the new expansion

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Information contained in the drawings and documents are preliminary and provided for design intent only. Drawings and specifications are not issued for construction but are design documents provided to convey the services required by the contract. Design shall be limited by the aesthetic, program and functional requirements directed and approved by the owner.

Information contained in the drawings and documents are preliminary and provided for design intent only. Drawings and specifications are not issued for construction but are design documents provided to convey the services required by the contract. Design shall be limited by the aesthetic, program and functional requirements directed and approved by the owner.

These design progress documents do not indicate or describe all the work requirements for the full performance and completion of the Project. As such, these design progress documents are not issued for construction, are preliminary, and are incomplete/uncoordinated for construction purposes – unless otherwise designated.

These design progress documents do not indicate or describe all the work requirements for the full performance and completion of the Project. As such, these design progress documents are not issued for construction, are preliminary, and are incomplete/uncoordinated for construction purposes – unless otherwise designated. Specific products or manufacturers listed on the drawings and in the specifications are listed for design intent only, and may not be the final product selected / installed. Final product selections will however meet all performance and technical requirements as listed in the BOD document.

Specific products or manufacturers listed on the drawings and in the specifications are listed for design intent only, and may not be the final product selected / installed. Final product selections will however meet all performance and technical requirements as listed in the BOD document.

Developed initial design of lighting installation for the existing lobby renovation. The design concept was selected by the client at the Design Development workshop. Performed 3D modeling using Rhino and Grasshopper, drafted diagrams, sections and RCP in Revit for Design Development document set. Assisted in coordination with a lighting design consultant.

The existing exhibit hall lobby renovated with new parametric design lighting installation

MARASSI HUB HOTEL

· Concept Design · Schematic Design Boutique Hotel

The Marassi Hub hotel is a 72 key hotel positioned near the eastern boundary of the development, with views overlooking the Marina. The 4 story building positions service and employee areas as well as the public reception, lobby and dining areas on the ground level, with 3 stories of guestrooms above and a rooftop dining area. Performed site analysis, planning, design, 3D modeling, rendering for CD package and SD document set - every part of the project - working under a lead designer (team of 2 people)

The contemporary design emphasizes bold horizontal, planar forms in an irregular massing composition with an integration of landscape and louvered screen elements creating a complimentary relationship with neighboring residential buildings. The “L” shaped configuration meets the programmatic requirements and positions well to take advantage of the site characteristics.

Marassi El Alamein / Egypt 2018

Site Anlysis Diagram

SAVANNAH CONVENTION CENTER

· Schematic Design · Design Development · Construction Document · Construction Administration Architecture Expansion

2018-2020

Located in Savannah, Colorado, this is an expansion and renovation project that will double the size of the existing center. The expansion includes a new 100,000sf exhibit space(In Two Divisions), 42,000sf Ballroom, 23,000sf meeting rooms(14Total), and parking garage. Performed 3D modeling and drafting in Revit for SD, DD, CD document set and addendums; area diagram, floor plans, egress plans, fire compartments&travel distance diagram, door schedule, door details, interior component, and drawing index. Assisted in coordination with structural, MEP, Acoustic/AV, signage, door hardware, code, fire protection, and LEED consultants.

Reflections of the Savannah River. The materials and colors in this project are similar to the reflections on the Savannah River as you look across from the Convention Center to Savannah’s Bay Street. These elements maintain the connectivity to the Convention Center to the city of Savannah and surrounding areas. The interior finishes will be elements that will be repeated throughout the project and providing connectivity for the design and reference to Savannah.

Savannah, Georgia / USA

LEED Gold®

Exhibit Level

1. REGISTRATIONTION

2. MEETING ROOM

3. CAFE

4. LOADING AREA

The Savannah Convention Center is located on Hutchinson Island across the river from the Downtown Savannah Landmark Historic District.

New registration lobbies serving the expanded exhibition space will be located adjacent to the entry plazas. It will have prefunction space along the north and east side. As you enter the east entrance the attendees will experience an atrium like space that provides an opportunity for four large murals depicting iconic Savannah images.

Ground Level East

North Elevation East Elevation

New entry plazas and arrival zones with monumental facades will greet visitors arriving from the north and east.

Doubling the size of the existing center. The new ballroom will be placed on the third floor directly above the northernmost new exhibit hall.

Developed egress plans including five alternative subdivided ballroom scenarios with operable partition wall. Performed 3d modeling of scissor exit stairs while calculating stair capcity to meet the required code. Assited in fire marshall meeting and coordination with consultants.

The new exhibit hall will look architecturally similar to the existing exhibit hall while meeting the industry trends. Developed egress plans, including two alternatives while calculating door capacity meeting required code.

Exhibit Hall D

View from North Entry

WIND CREEK BETHLEHEM HOTEL

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania / USA

Architecture Expansion

Design Development

· Construction Document

2020

Located Bethlehm, 280 key tower with 80,000 sf of meeting and banquet facilities serving as an expansion to the mixed-use, four-star integrated resort casino property. The expansion will create a new common arrival experience for guests, incorporating the existing tower into what will function as a 550-key hotel. The new construction includes F&B venues, an 8,000 sf spa, fitness and other guest amenities. Performed drafting exterior component in Revit for DD and assisted in exterior component detail for CD document set.

The hotel is positioned within the extraordinary site of the Bethlehem Steel Mill adjacent to the Lehigh River, with historic buildings and industrial infrastructure dating to its time as the nation’s second largest steel producer, and largest shipbuilder. The building’s design and interiors draw from that context in reference and in spirit of the ingenuity and artistry of what was produced there.

Lobby View Looking Towards The Main Entrance

Bar Interior View Looking West

Center Bay Section

Hotel Main Entrance / Drop-off Area with Porte Cochre

Hotel Main Entrance Exterior View Looking towards the Porte Cochre

Developed exterior component drawings for the Design Development document set. Helped with setting views and 3D modelling in Revit and assisted in drafting sectional Details for the exterior component in the Construction Document phase.

Added decorative aluminum panel system with custom perforated Pattern Underneath the steel framing structure, which will greet visitors into the hotel lobby

Architecturally exposed structural steel framing with skylight framing systems above the main entrance.

Skylight to Beam

Skylight to Facade

End Bay Section

Canopy Elevation

Canopy Cross Section

HIGH PERFORMANCE TOWER

Queens, New York / USA

· Concept Design · Building Performance Analysis Mixed Use Development

Located in Queens, this multi-story commercial tower includes a Community Center with a variety of meeting and event spaces for nearby residents. Additional programming includes a 120-key hotel featuring an elevated sky lobby with the Manhattan city view to the west and water view to the east, 70 apartment units, on-street retail, and studio space in the podium levels. Developed plan and section drawings in the concept design phase. Assisted in facade design discussion with client, performed the building performance analysis, using a building energy simulation Revit plug-in.

Dynamic, fabric or sail-like façade has resulted in a complex geometry for the cladding material. Once above the approximately 80’ height of the adjacent buildings, there will be clear views to the Manhattan skyline. Envision a grandly scaled sky garden with uninterrupted views in all directions.

The benefit of an integrative tool is that the team could do rapid prototyping, saving them many hours in modeling different iterations. As recommended best practice by the AIA Architect’s Guide to Building Performance, a parametric study was done for different values of the window-to-wall ratio (WWR), along with the use of photovoltaic panels (PV), to compare their combined impact on the project’s energy use intensity (EUI). Using cove.tool’s façade guidance tool, the team swiftly modeled variations of a typical bay with different glass types, shading strategies, and infiltration rates.

Daylighting 300-800 lux desired

The design team advanced from a baseline Energy Use Intensity (EUI) of 74 kBTU/sf/yr, to a 40% EUI reduction of 43.98 kBTU/sf/yr, making significant progress towards the 2030 goal of being carbon neutral. The team presented options to the client that ranged from 50 to 60% effective energy savings. By optimizing the facades and using photovoltaic panels, among other strategies, the team was able to achieve a 40% carbon reduction as compared to other buildings of this size and type. Hitting the carbon efficiency target was equivalent to avoiding 27 truckloads of ice melted per year.

Window to Wall Ratio (WWR) and photovoltaic panels (PV)

CLINIC FOR ALL

Instructor: Bernard Tschumi Pediatric Clinic

Fall 2016

How can a Clinic in a park Change into a social community? The purpose of the project is to bring more public space back to the clinic and re-create a strong relationship with the community. Use the clinic to create the bridge over the height difference gap of the park and connect the two neighborhoods together again. This way, Residents of Harlem and Morningside Height can meet and share.

The park has a heavy communal context, but it however divides and separates two distinct NYC neighborhoods- Harlem and Morningside Heights. The park ironically creates a “wall” between the two areas. The proposal is that use the clinic to create the bridge over this wall, to connect the two neighborhoods together again.

Morningside Park, New York / USA

Architecture Studio V

Clinic for All

Corridor

Ring

There will be three distinct groups of people: the patients, the park users, and visitors from Harlem and Morningside. In the center of the project there will be a large congregation area dedicated for meet-ups of all the users- we see it as a big circle that over lays all the other components of the project. Encompassing the circles will be programs dedicated to clinical functions- these are the private facilities used by patients and doctors. A separate passage, mostly used by park users, will meander and weave through these spaces. These passages will have visual separation to the private areas, so that the park users would experience the space, without disturbing the patients. Lastly, there will be multitude of smaller community areas like playgrounds, courtyards, greenhouse, and cafes which would surround the structure, but would also architecturally be incorporated with the building.

Central

East West Section

public entry view from Morningside Park

Exterior Material Palette

Concrete Concrete

Wood Steel & Membrane Steel & Membrane Steel Wood Concrete Wood Wood

REDRAWING THE BRONX

Instructor: Hilary Sample Student Housing

SPRING 2017

What if there were bridge-corridor-rooftop student housing? The site is located on the south part of the Bronx. It is surrounded by heavy traffic. On the west of the site, there is a gas station and car wash. On the east of the site, there is a community college that is connected with the student housing by the bridge. The commercial strips and housing with public spaces will drive growth and make the neighborhood a more dynamic place to live and work.

Public Space + the Bronx

The fisrt floor of the every building is lobby and there are community facility like cafe, book store and grocery store. The bridge is running alongside of the 5th floor of the buildings. it connects the whole site and common areas. Public programs of the housing are library, study area, swimming pool and student lounge on the bridge level. There are also two rooftop outdoor space where tenants can gather.

Bronx, New York / USA

East Courtyard View

North-South Section