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Lee Eunseok (Korean: 이은석, 李恩石, born 1962) is an architect and architectural theorist from South Korea. He is a professor at Kyung Hee University and a French registered architect. He was a student of Henri Ciriani, who is known as the successor of Le Corbusier. Lee has designed various structures including the Millennium Gate (Seoul Ring), Saemoonan Church, Meditation Chapel, Son Yang Won Memorial Museum, National Museum of Korean Literature, National Gugak Center Performance Practice Hall, Bujeon Glocal Vision Center, Heavenly Gem Church, Korean-American Art & Cultural Center in LA.
Eunseok Lee's design style can be classified as New Modernism, a Korean evolution of Modernist architecture. His works emphasize 'geometric shapes' and 'conceptual verbs,' with a strong focus on public engagement and architectural hospitality. He has designed a wide range of buildings in various types and sizes, including houses, residential complexes, commercial spaces, cafes, hotels, schools, memorials, art galleries, museums, performance venues, corporate offices, research institutes, convention centers, and landmarks. He is particularly well-known in the architectural community for his monumental architecture and religious buildings.