Helen Lee is a founding principal of TAO + LEE Associates, Inc. With over thirty-six years of diverse experience, Helen’s project experiences are extensive, including Commercial/Corporate developments, Cultural/Institutional, Educational, Hospitality, Industrial/Manufacturing, Residential (single, multifamily), Restaurants, Retail and Sports/Recreational projects. Formerly resident in New York City and London, England her business experiences include working in Europe. At TAO + LEE, Helen Lee focuses on a wide variety of project types and tasks, including client guidance, project supervision, concept design development, design leadership and technical overview. Ms. Lee also leads the firm in interior design concept and strategy, including branding, decorative finishes, furnishings and artwork specification, selection and purchasing. Helen received her Masters of Architecture degree from Columbia University (New York) and her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from University of Southern California (Los Angeles).

Key TAO + LEE Projects include the following:

• ACES-Automatic Controls Equipment Systems, Office Headquarters renovation.
• Cannonball Ad Agency, New Creative Offices & Conference Center Expansion
• DFM Production Agriculture Facility
• Goldstein & Pressman, New Law Offices
• Missouri Botanical Garden New Visitor Center
• Missouri History Museum Projects: New Classroom & Classroom upgrades; new Administrative Offices; North Plaza Renovation
• Missouri Historical Society Projects: Learning Research Center Annex Study; Library & Research Center - Misc. Improvements
• Saint Louis Art Museum New Education Center & Enhancement Projects
• University of Missouri St. Louis: Bookstore Renovation; Thomas Jefferson Library Archives
• The Venue at Maison Du Lac (Banquet Center)
• Villa Di Maria Montessori School, Master Plan, new Classroom Bldgs. and Support Bldgs.
• Washington University Projects: Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Skandalaris Entrepreneurial Center, Student Academic Support Center
• Residential Projects: Extensive project list upon request

Restaurant + Retail Projects: Extensive project list upon request Recognitions: Helen has been personally recognized for her contributions, leadership and engagement with the St. Louis community and region. This has included:

CREW STL – Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; St. Louis Business Journal – Champion of Diversity and Inclusion Award; Most Intriguing People – awarded by Who’s Who Diversity in Color; Top Woman Business Owner – awarded by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly; Adelante Awards - finalist for Civic Award of the Year by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce St. Louis.