Lee + Mundwiler Architects
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Lee + Mundwiler Architects (a.k.a. leeMundwiler) is an architectural design studio based in Los Angeles, California and Basel, Switzerland.[1] Made up of founding architects Cara Lee and Stephan Mundwiler, the studio is known for its clean, modern, and sustainable design[2] along with futuristic concepts and theoretical industrial design.
Background[edit]
Before establishing offices in Los Angeles and Basel, the two principals met while pursuing Master's Degrees at the architectural institute SCI-Arc at the international branch in Vico Morcote, Switzerland. Lee is originally from Korea, Mundwiler is originally from Switzerland. They have been married since 1996.
Career[edit]
The studio has been the recipients of a number of prestigious regional and national American Institute of Architects (AIA) Awards for both residential and commercial projects and for "Emerging Practice of the Year".[3]
Lee + Mundwiler award-winning "Coconut House"[4] that "tweaks iconic forms to deliver views without losing privacy."[5] was photographed by legendary architectural photographer Julius Shulman with the assistance of photographer Juergen Nogai in 2006.[6] Lee and Mundwiler remained close friends with Shulman up until his death in 2009.
Notable Projects and Awards[edit]
Dapeng Geology Museum and Research Center, Shenzhen, China
- 2014 WAN Awards Winner for Civic Buildings[7]
2011 AIA Emerging Practice Award[8]
Bundesplatz - Government plaza in Bern, Switzerland
- 1992 AIA Competition Winner
- 2006 AIA National Honor Award for Urban Design
- 2006 AIA California Chapter Merit Award for Urban Design
- 2006 Nomination for 10 Best Projects in Switzerland[9]
The Coconut House[10]
- 2006 AIA National Housing Award[11]
The Central Park of the New Radiant City, Guangming New Town, China
- 2009 Institute Honor Awards for Regional and Urban Design[12]
Swiss Pavilion 2010 Expo
- 3rd Place in international open competition[13]
Unique Design Concepts[edit]
Breathing Buildings[edit]
The core feature of Lee + Mundwiler's Swiss Pavilion project is its light and temperature-responsive exterior. Consisting of hundreds of red doors, the doors open and shut to maintain a consistent interior temperature and shade as sunlight moves. The purpose of the design is to simulate the way a living organism's skin, or a living cell would respond to environmental stimuli, while creating an energy-efficient and visually stunning solution to climate-control.[14] Lee + Mundwiler's "Breathing Building" concept has been applied to several other theoretical projects.[15]
"Ray of Hope" Iraqi Memorial[edit]
Consisting of a single ray of light projected from an orbiting satellite on a pre-determined path, the conceptually abstract "Ray of Hope" Iraqi memorial was designed to be seen all over the world, while having a practical use of supporting communications infrastructures in Iraq and other countries in need.[16]
References[edit]
- ^ http://lm-arch.com/
- ^ http://www.dwell.com/green/article/l-longevity
- ^ "AIA|LA Counts Down to the 2011 Design Awards Ceremony and Party presented by Italian Living Umbria with lee+mundwiler architects". Archived from the original on 2015-09-10. Retrieved 2013-05-31.
- ^ "AIA | Los Angeles".
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- ^ "Dapeng Geology Museum and Research Center | Shenzhen | China | Civic Buildings 2014 | WAN Awards". Archived from the original on 2014-10-02. Retrieved 2014-10-02.
- ^ "SCI-Arc Alumni, Friends Receive Top 2011 AIA LA Awards - News". Archived from the original on 2015-09-07. Retrieved 2015-10-13.
- ^ "Online Data Science Courses | Instructor-Led Online Training | Ernesto.Net".
- ^ "Online Data Science Courses | Instructor-Led Online Training | Ernesto.Net".
- ^ "Online Data Science Courses | Instructor-Led Online Training | Ernesto.Net".
- ^ "AIArchitect This Week | 2009 Honor Awards for Regional and Urban Design Focus on Mixed-Use Density". info.aia.org. Archived from the original on 2014-10-24.
- ^ "Lee+mundwiler archictects awarded 3rd prize for Swiss Pavilion Expo 210, Shanghai - News". Archived from the original on 2010-05-27. Retrieved 2015-10-13.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: SCHWEIZER PAVILLION ARCHITEKTURWETTBEWERB EXPO 2010 SHANGHAI, CHINA - 3rd PRIZE. YouTube.
- ^ http://lm-arch.com/projects.php?id=148 [dead link]
- ^ "Iraqi Memorial - Commemorating Civilian Deaths".
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