Chris Lee

Chris Lee is a seasoned designer with over two decades of experience in architecture and retail design. Current position as a Designer at BLDD Architects since July 2016 involves project management and technical design for a variety of building types, including senior housing and retail environments. Previous role as Designer - Associate at Rice Fergus Miller Architecture and Planning included leading teams and managing renovations and new constructions. Chris also served as a design manager at Starbucks Coffee Company, overseeing retail experiences for several high-profile licensees, and as a store design consultant at Gladson & Associates, specializing in healthcare and retail design. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Design and Applied Arts from The Evergreen State College and has education in meteorology from Northern Illinois University and College of DuPage.