(L – R) Janghee Lee, Alex Witteman, Xiaoyi Gao
DXA studio, a New York based architecture and design firm known for a diverse range of projects primarily in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Metropolitan DC region, has announced four new hires as part of their growing team.
Janghee Lee is a newly appointed Junior Designer and in his role, he will focus on the relationships between architectural design and public space as well as architectural scale regeneration through design. In his experience, Lee has been involved in all phases of the design process from schematic design to construction management for a variety of projects from retail, single and multifamily residences in NY. He received his Bachelor of Architecture at the Namseoul University and Master of Architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Alex Witteman joins DXA studio as a Junior Designer following a 2017 internship with DXA studio. He has also worked for Hord-Coplan-Macht out of Alexandria Virginia and KPF in New York City. Witteman received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati, graduating Summa Cum Laude. The son of an architect, his passion for the built environment has always been palpable even from a young age.
Xiaoyi Gao has joined DXA studio as a Junior Designer. Before joining DXA, Gao worked at the BIG Copenhagen office as an Architectural Intern, on projects including Copenhagen Panda House and Noma Restaurant, and at Robert Siegel Architects in New York. Following her Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology in China, she continued to pursue her master’s degree of Design in Advanced Architecture Design (MSD, AAD) at University of Pennsylvania.
“We are pleased that DXA studio is moving forward on a number of projects from New York City to metro DC and we are thrilled to have these three new team members join us to support our efforts at this exciting time of expansion in the firm,” said Wayne Norbeck, a partner at DXA studio.
About DXA studio
DXA studio is an award-winning design practice that provides a rare balance of expertly crafted design with technical proficiency. Believing in the power of architecture to positively influence the lives of all that engage it, DXA focuses on authenticity, sustainability and innovation in all their projects.
Established in 2011, DXA’s expertise spans the full spectrum of design services and project categories including multi-family and single family residential, commercial, institutional and hotel design. In-depth research and analysis happen prior to design, identifying opportunities to push boundaries and integrate technological advances in building materials, construction, and sustainable strategies. By capitalizing on these discoveries, the site, program and unique opportunities of each project, DXA produces creative solutions and distinctive design work that consistently outperforms expectations.
At DXA studio, client projects begin with an open exchange of ideas and full architect-client collaboration. The client’s program and desires, along with the complexities and context of the site are used to create a conceptual framework. From this process, a design of distinctive identity, clarity, and ingenuity is created.
For more information about DXA studio, please visit http://www.dxastudio.com/.
