Chihwei Lee, LEED AP BD+C

Chihwei is a Senior Medical Planner based in Gensler’s Shanghai offices, who brings extensive experience in both international and local healthcare projects. Recognized with numerous design awards, his portfolio includes designing renowned international hospitals as well as the headquarters of prominent domestic healthcare groups. Grounded in a patient-centered design philosophy, Chihwei firmly believes that the true mission of healthcare architecture is to serve the patient, rather than simply serving the building itself.

Chihwei advocates a research-based healthcare design approach, emphasizing the integration of global best practices, data, and local culture and unique needs. He optimizes medical space planning to balance improving healthcare workflows with enhancing the overall patient experience. With over a decade of experience and a deep understanding of both international standards and local requirements, he consistently drives innovation in healthcare architecture while delivering operationally efficient and sustainable design solutions for his clients.