Donald R. Lee, FAIA

Donald Lee is a Senior Vice President and the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at Clark Patterson Lee. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Mr. Lee has established a reputation for excellence in design, creating some of the most memorable spaces in the North Carolina State University system as well as cultural, commercial and religious landmark buildings. Mr. Lee has been named a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, a great honor bestowed on less that two percent of registered architects in the United States. Mr. Lee’s leadership and commitment to quality was also instrumental in the firm’s designation as Outstanding Firm in the year 2000 by the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Today Mr. Lee is focusing his efforts on marketing and brand awareness, while contributing his expertise to selected major projects.

Some of Mr. Lee’s clients include the University of North Carolina, Winston-Salem State University and North Carolina School of the Arts. In addition to client service, Mr. Lee works to inspire and mentor upcoming talent within the firm, passing on his unwavering commitment to design integrity.

Education:

• B.A. – North Carolina State University

Professional Affiliations:

• School of Design Foundation, North Carolina State University
• American Institute of Architects, North Carolina Chapter
• American Institute of Architects, Charlotte Chapter
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute
• School of Design Foundation
• Traveling Fellowship Committee
• Georgia Craftsmen’s Guild
• City of Charlotte Plumbing Board
• Atlanta Arts Festival
• Charlotte Zoning Board of Adjusters

Awards:

• 1996 Kamphoefner Prize
• 2000 Outstanding Firm Award by the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects