Mark Lee of architecture firm Johnston Marklee has been appointed as the chair of the architecture department at Harvard University's graduate design school.
Lee's appointment as Chair of Department of Architecture at Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) was announced today and will become effective from 1 July 2018.
Lee, who has taught as a design critic at GSD since 2013, established his Los Angeles-based architecture studio with Sharon Johnston in 1988.
Architect Mark Lee established his Los Angeles-based firm Johnston Marklee with fellow Harvard alumni Sharon Johnston in 1988
"I am honoured to be entrusted with the chairmanship of the Department of Architecture at the GSD," Lee said.
"In advancing both the discipline and the profession of architecture, the department has been without parallel; I look forward to building upon the formidable achievements of my predecessors and this deeply-rooted tradition of excellence." His selection follows news earlier this year that he will also become a Professor in Practice of Architecture at the school, along Johnston and architect Jeanne Gang. This will also come into effect at the beginning of July this year.

Lee and Johnston are both graduates of the school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, joining its roster of famous alumni that includes architects Frank Gehry, Philip Johnson and IM Pei.
Lee's appointment recognises the success of their firm, which has completed projects that range from private residence...