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Jolene Lee




Architektenkammer Berlin — Member (2024-)



Münster School of Architecture – Lecturer (2024-)
FH Münster – University of Applied Sciences
Münster, Germany


Adaptive Reuse: Rethinking Domestic Services as a Heat Shield
Masters Studio SS25

Adaptive Transformation: Reimagining Office Structures for Future Living
Bachelors Studio WS24/25


Dessau International Architecture – Lecturer (2024-)
Hochschule Anhalt – University of Applied Sciences
Dessau-Roßlau, Germany


Adaptive Reuse: Rethinking Domestic Services as a Heat Shield
Masters Studio SS25
Jolene Lee and Malte Wilms

ArchiCAD: Adaptive Reuse
CAD Logic Course WS24/25


Academy of Architecture in Amsterdam
– Guest Tutor (2025-) + Thematic Expert (2024)
Hochschule Anhalt – University of Applied Sciences
Dessau-Roßlau, Germany


Void is Not Empty: The Case of Tempelhofer Feld, Berlin
Master’s Studio FS25
Minnari Lee and Jolene Lee

How will we live together?
In collaboration with HouseEurope!
Master’s Studio SS24
Sofia Koutsenko and Jolene Lee


University of Genova
— Thematic Expert (2024-)
Architectural Composition
Genova, Italy


Caracascarcass Nomadic Architecture for an Adaptable Future
Master’s Studio SS25
Prof. Christiano Lepratti, PhD Candidate Martina Guasco, and Jolene Lee

Washing Machines
In collaboration with HouseEurope!
Master’s Studio SS24
Prof. Christiano Lepratti, PhD Candidate Martina Guasco, and Jolene Lee


Architects for Tempelhofer Feld — Founder (2024-)
Berlin, Germany
Initiative, Campaign, Research, International Network


Architects4THF is a growing network of architects, landscape architects, and urban planners, founded on November 7, 2024 in response to the 2024-2025 Tempelhofer Feld idea competition which welcomes new construction despite the 2014 citizen’s referendum. Our mission is to create a counter-narrative and resist building development on the field. We recognise Tempelhofer Feld as a focal point to address periphery topics that shape the social and ecological future of our cities.

“RE: DO NOT BUILD”
Exhibition and Panel Discussion, November 2025
Recipient of the Bezirkskulturfonds Mitte Grant 2025
An exhibition for the release of the publication, in collaboration with Arts of the Working Class, accompanied by a panel discussion.

Flipside Issue No. 38 “Choreography”
Street Art Magazine, September 2025
In collaboration with Arts of the Working Class
A publication addressing the ethical role of architects, landscape architects, and urban planners in shaping Berlin’s future, beginning with the controversial competition to build on Tempelhofer Feld.

“The Case of Tempelhofer Feld”
On-Site Lecture, 23 April 2025
Gemeinschaftsgarten Allmende-Kontor, Tempelhofer Feld, Berlin
A discussion with Jolene Lee, Thees Kalmer (Urban Catalyst), and Prof. Laura Veronese (HTWK Leipzig) on agency and the role of architects in preserving Tempelhofer Feld.

“Hardcore Tempelhof | THF100, Architects for Tempelhofer Feld”
Radio Spätkauf, Podcast episode, 9 April 2025
Interview with Jolene Lee on the future of Tempelhofer Feld and the Architects4THF initiative.

“Airport Legacies: Tempelhof and Ellinikon”
Heritage in Focus, 6 February 2025
Goethe-Institut Athens, Greece
Roundtable with Jolene Lee, Iris Lykouroti, Polina Prentou, and Malte Wilms on the speculative futures of two former European airports.

“Why Do Not Build?”
A Seat at the Table by Berlin International University of Applied Sciences, 29 January 2024
AEDES Architecture Forum, Berlin
Lecture by Martina Guasco, Jolene Lee, Joshua Peterson, and Malte Wilms on the politics and consequences of building on Tempelhofer Feld.

“Versuch, Architekten zu instrumentalisieren:
Kritik am Wettbewerb zur Bebauung des Tempelhofer Feldes”
 Der Tagesspiegel, 11 December 2024
Coverage of Architects4THF’s role in defending Tempelhofer Feld against proposed development.

“Tempelhofer Feld: Architekten gehen auf die Barrikaden”
Berlin Live, 22 November 2024
Coverage of Architects4THF, featuring Jolene Lee and Malte Wilms on the implications of the proposed development of Tempelhofer Feld.


HouseEurope!
— European Citizens’ Initiative (2023-2024)
European Union (EU)
Initiative, Campaign, Research, Legislation, Education


HouseEurope! is the European Citizens' Initiative for new EU-laws to make renovation and transformation more easy, affordable and social. Because the demolition of existing buildings is as outdated as food waste, animal testing and single-use plastics. 

“To Build Law”
Exhibition and Documentary by Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA), 2024
Conceived by Francesco Garutti, CCA and directed by Joshua Fran, an exhibition and documentary following b+ (bplus.xyz) and s+ (station.plus) in the formation of HouseEurope! as a policy lab, proposing industry reforms and cultural shifts through architecture.

“Renovate don’t Speculate”
Lecture Series in collaboration with Architecture Centre of Amsterdam (ARCAM), 7 March 2024
Academie van Bouwkunst Amsterdam, Netherlands
Lecture and film screening on the role of architects in countering demolition-driven speculation through renovation and adaptive reuse.

“Adaptive Transformation: Dealing with the Existing Building Stock”
On-Site at Midway Contemporary Art, 27 January 2023
Minneapolis, United States of America
Lecture, film screening, and discussion with Roberta Jurčić and Jolene Lee on the practice of b+ and the initiative HouseEurope!

“HouseEurope! Initiating Change of Practice”
Public Program Mondo Novo, Italian Pavilion, La Biennale di Venezia, 24 November 2024
Teatrino di Palazzo Grazzi, Venice, Italy
Lecture and panel discussion with Alina Kolar, Jolene Lee, and Salvatore Peluso on the economy of the built environment.

“Beyond Byggestop: Rethinking Architectural Practice in the Age of Climate Crisis”
Magasin for Bygningskunst og Kultur, Issue No. 7, 2024
Interview with Ludwig Engel and Jolene Lee by Beata Hemer, exploring the challenges of halting new construction and advocating adaptive reuse in sustainable architecture.

“POWER”
CIVA, Brussels, 13 October 2023 - 17 March 2024
Group exhibition on architecture, energy, and politics, featuring HouseEurope!’s contribution.

“HouseEurope! Initiating Change of Practice”
Lecture Series of Building Industries and Economics 5 December 2023
Berlin International University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Lecture on the HouseEurope! initiative, developed from the practice of b+ and the research of s+, presented in the seminar led by Katharina Volgger.

“Architecting after Politics”
2023 Milano Arch Week, 10 June 2023
Triennale Milano, Italy
Lecture and discussion with Arno Brandlhuber and Jolene Lee on the practice of b+ and the upcoming initiative HouseEurope!, reflecting on the relationship between cities, practice, and legislation.


Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck
— Lecturer (2023-2024)
Department of Theory and History of Architecture
Innsbruck, Austria


Legislating Architecture: The Preservation Issue
In collaboration with HouseEurope!
Master's Studio WS 23/24
Ludwig Engel and Jolene Lee


station.plus — Scientific Assistant (2022-2024)
Chair of Prof. Arno Brandlhuber
Institute of Design and Architecture, Department of Architecture
ETH Zürich, Switzerland


HouseEurope! The Transformation Issue
In collaboration with HouseEurope!
Master’s and Bachelor’s Design Studio FS23

On Data-Spaces: Meeting in the Metaverse
In collaboration with the Chair of Circular Engineering for Architecture (CEA) and newkinco
Master's and Bachelor’s Design Studio SS23

Im Bestand: Swissmill
Master's and Bachelor’s Design Studio FS22


Laboratory of Intelligence Culture
— Member (2019-) + Production Team (2020-)


The Laboratory of Intelligence Culture has its origins in a substantial dialogue. The wide question raised at its inception is framed as “what to do with our ‘minds’ in the 21st century?”. Mind is a concept.  Different eras, different civilizations in human history, expanded different aspects of it, inquiring and occupying it for different purposes. How do we relate to mind?

Slow Now (2023)
Research Concept
in collaboration with Cecilia Nercasseau Gibson

Slow Playground (2022)
Research Concept
in collaboration with Cecilia Nercasseau Gibson

Scales (2021)
Mini Laboratory, Journey into Time
in collaboration with Cecilia Nercasseau Gibson

Door into Abstraction (2021)
Letters to the Modern Mind
Research Publication


Masters in Arts in Architecture (M.A.)
 (2016-2018)
Dessau International Architecture
Hochschule Anhalt – University of Applied Sciences
Dessau-Roßlau, Germany


One Stop Wedding Centre (2018)
Robert Oxman Best Design — Nominated
Master's Thesis WS17/18-SS18
Studio Masters Joris Fach and Roger Bundschuh
Adaptive reuse of a 1970s parking garage into a cultural centre in Berlin-Kreuzberg.

The Barn (2017)
Lars Lerup Best Design — Winner
Master's Studio SS17
Studio Masters Sebastian Ernst and Jonas Tratz (FAKT Office for Architecture)
New-built row house with eight units in Berlin-Mahlsdorf.

Backlane Ideology (2017)
Master’s Studio WS16/17
Studio Master Sam Chermayeff
Extension of the Malaysian backlane in the row house typology as a private-public space.


Bachelors of Science (Honours) in Architecture
(2012-2015)
Taylor’s University
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


Foundation in Natural and Built Environment (2011)

Taylor’s University
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Recipient of the National Scholarship