Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) has named James Lee principal of the firm’s Los Angeles office. The architect and designer brings forth an expertise honed through a portfolio of projects across five continents. Lee has previously contributed to projects for numerous hospitality brands and operators, including the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Park Hyatt, sbe, Hilton, and Marriott International.
“We pride ourselves on hiring talent with ingenuity, leadership potential and the inherent ability to perceive a client’s vision,” says HBA Los Angeles partner Kathleen Dauber. “James has a demonstrated understanding of how to institute threads of inspiration into a cohesive expression resulting in a design narrative with authenticity that exceeds client expectations.”
