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Roger Lee: Modernism for the Masses Multi-Unit Housing Walking Tour

On November 8th, we were graced with beautiful East Bay sun during a perfect Bay Area autumn. The tour was led by Camila Baum board member of the Northern California chapter. There were five stops on this walking tour, we learned about Roger's early life, family life, career; and intersections of racial segregation and municipal zoning within the city of Berkeley.  Thank you to all who attended, we loved sharing the life and legacy of Roger Lee, FAIA.

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Docomomo-NoCa Celebrates Architect Roger Lee, Pioneer of Bay Area Modernism

Docomomo US/Northern California has launched a new online resource highlighting the life and work of Roger Y. Lee, AIA (1920–1981), one of the most prolific yet underrecognized figures of Bay Area Modernism. A Chinese-American architect who overcame systemic racial barriers of his time, Lee created more than 100 residences and a wide range of civic, commercial, and religious projects across the West Coast.

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