a visually cohesive, thoughtful home becomes a nurturing space where we are free to pursue personal growth.

we believe in simple, functional design that’s customized to support well being.


“Bo develops a genuine appreciation for her clients’ styles and works with them to bring out who they are.”

Stephanie,
Columbia Waterfront Apartment

Bo Lee
Principal Architect

Bo Lee Architects is led by Bo Lee. Raised in Seoul, South Korea, Bo immigrated to the US at age 14, later earning a B.Arch from Cornell University’s School of Architecture. She has over 25 years of experience, practicing many different types of architecture in NYC. She’s worked at the offices of SOM, Handel Architects, 1100 Architect, and the NYC Department of Design and Construction. She is a registered architect in the State of New York, and a LEED Accredited Professional.

Bo established BLA in 2016 with the goal of creating a strong and nimble team of experts at their craft, that would lead the complex process of transforming concept designs into physical spaces with equanimity, thoughtful attention to detail, and fun. Her team’s work ethic and standards are unpretentiously high while day-to-day interactions are collaborative and warm. She is excited every day to be a part of the incredible team, culture, and process she has cultivated, and for each opportunity to create a unique space that has a personally meaningful and consistently positive impact on people’s lives.

Lua Scremin
Project Manager

With a Bachelor in Architecture and Urban Design from Brazil, Lua Scremin moved to New York to explore the professional opportunities of working in a unique and diverse cultural city.

Lua joined joined Bo Lee Architects in 2018 after years of experience working in an Architecture and Expediting firm. Lua has gained knowledge in the technicalities and particular aspects of designing spaces and renovating Landmarked buildings in New York City.

She is passionate about finding the design balance to transform spaces with best solutions that are simple and elegant.


Claire Tokunaga
Project Architect

Claire Tokunaga joined Bo Lee Architects in 2021 as a Project Architect with 16 years of experience in hospitality and retail design. Upon graduating from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Architecture, she worked at Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (WATG), Pompei AD & Gensler NY. Prior to joining Bo Lee Architects, she was a Senior Associate at Rockwell Group.

From various architectural experiences, she seeks to discover the essence of the culture or client’s intent to create a design that is beautifully idiosyncratic to them.


SunWHA HER
Interior Designer

Sun Her, a freelance interior designer / life stylist, has served as a design leader and a project manager for a broad range of projects across the United States and internationally since 2005. Prior to joining Bo Lee Architects in 2021, Sun worked at Robert A.M Stern Architects, Gensler, Hirsch Bedner Associates and Kesson International.

Sun Her received her Master of Fine Arts degree from the School of Institute of Chicago in Chicago.

expression, experimentation, and communication flows naturally when we are unburdened.

We get to know each client to translate their needs into thoughtful spaces.


“One of the remarkable things about BLA is the size. They’re smaller so they’re with you the whole time.”

Dan and Shira,
Fort Greene Townhome