Vivian Lee: Founding Partner, Edmonds + Lee Architects
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- May 3
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Updated: Jun 22
Vivian Lee is the co-founder of Edmonds + Lee Architects, a San Francisco–based architecture and interior design firm working across California and beyond. Vivian leads the firm’s hospitality and multi-family portfolio, where she brings a refined sensibility to how people live, rest, and connect within both public and private spaces. Her design leadership is rooted in an intimate understanding of materiality, wellness, and human-centered experience—each project crafted to engage all five senses and elevate everyday rituals through space, light, and flow.
With a deep command of development processes and construction realities, Vivian blends visionary design with practical execution. Her ability to navigate complex site conditions, regulatory frameworks, and client needs allows Edmonds + Lee to deliver architecturally sophisticated spaces that are both beautiful and buildable. Under her guidance, the studio has shaped a series of landmark hospitality and residential projects defined by quiet luxury, sensory richness, and spatial clarity.
Vivian’s work has earned widespread recognition, with projects such as Auberge Resorts’ Stanly Ranch in Napa Valley, MIRO in San Jose, Yerba Buena Island in San Francisco, and numerous private residences across the region. Her designs consistently explore how architecture can ground people in place—whether that’s a serene hillside retreat, a vertical urban neighborhood, or a destination that redefines the guest experience.
Education
B.Arch, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
M.S. in Advanced Architectural Design, Columbia University, New York
Professional Affiliations
Registered Architect, California
Registered Architect, New York
NCARB Certified
Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Founding Partner, Edmonds + Lee Architects
Notable Projects
Contact
Website: www.edmondslee.comGeneral Inquiries: info@edmondslee.com
Employment Opportunities: jobs@edmondslee.com
Address: 2601 Mission Street, Suite 503, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 285-1300
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