JAKUPSIL
Jakupsil 작업실 is the Korean term for a studio, atelier, or laboratory—a transdisciplinary space dedicated to the processes of making, spanning art, architecture, and cultural production. Rooted in both physical construction and conceptual inquiry, Jakupsil members activate vacant spaces through exhibitions, spatial interventions, and artist-led initiatives that blur the boundaries between studio, site, and narrative. Our mission is to expand the scope of architectural and curatorial practice by integrating multiple disciplines, with a particular focus on art, real estate, and regulatory frameworks.
In parallel, we offer architectural services across all phases—from concept and feasibility to construction documentation and administration. These services are delivered through collaborative models, combining the expertise of our in-house team with a trusted network of affiliates. With over two decades of experience across their respective fields, our affiliates primarily serve the Tri-State area. Jakupsil ensures a seamless and tailored experience throughout each phase. Our team includes licensed architects, real estate professionals, and gallerists based in both the U.S. and Korea.




WHAT WE DO
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Regulatory Compliances
Zoning & Building Code
Art Exhibition & Design
Art Consultation
Services with Our Affiliates
Real Estate Services
Property Inspection
Land & Building Survey
Liquor Licensing
Appraisal: Art & Real Estate
Overseas Development
TEAM
Brett Lee
Kevin Cargon
Anthony Reyes
Hazel Uhm
Steve Shoup
Luis Echeverri
Christian Kim
Founder, Principal
Partner, Real Estate
Partner, Development
Partner, Jakupsil LA
Manager
Designer
Assistant
Director
Curator
Assistant
Jakupsil KR
Brett Lee AIA NCARB LEED AP
Brett is a licensed architect in New York with over a decade of experience in the hospitality, residential, F&B, and commercial sectors. He earned a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, where he received the AIA Henry Adams First Prize Medal and Spayd Brook Gold Medal for design excellence. His work has been showcased internationally, including at the Venice Biennale (2016, 2018) and the Seoul Architecture Biennale (2017, 2019).
His architectural expertise includes working with global firms such as UN Studio in the Netherlands, Coop Himmelb(l)au in Austria, Perkins Eastman and ARO in New York, CoA in Los Angeles, and IK Studio in Philadelphia and Boston. He also holds an Hon. BA in Art History and Visual Studies with distinction from the University of Toronto. Currently, he is a co-founding member and manager of Gallery JJ in Seoul, Korea, and a licensed realtor in New York, combining a multidisciplinary perspective to deliver bespoke solutions across art and architecture.
SELECTED CLIENTS & COLLABORATORS
