Architect & General Contractor · San Francisco Bay Area

He draws the plans. Then he builds them.

Residential and commercial projects designed and built by Jason Lee, an architect and general contractor with over 40 years of experience on three continents.

Two-story Palo Alto home designed and built by JLC, at dusk
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Project
Your home or building
Architect
Jason Lee
General contractor
Jason Lee
Experience
40+ years, 3 continents
Location
SF Bay Area
License
CSLB 1064895
Sheet
A-000

Architect and general contractor in one

  • Plans designed in-house by Jason himself
  • Permits handled before construction begins
  • Material selection that fits your budget
  • Ground-up builds, remodels and additions
  • California License No. 1064895
What we do

Services for every stage of your project

Whether you are starting with an idea or already holding stamped drawings, we pick up where you are and carry it through.

01

Building & Construction

Residential and commercial construction from ground to finish, built by the same person who designed it. Already have drawings from another architect? We are ready to build.

  • New homes and ADUs
  • Remodels and additions
  • Commercial build-outs
02

Architectural Design & Permitting

Jason designs JLC projects himself, from the first sketch to construction drawings. We then arrange every permit so construction starts on solid ground.

  • In-house architectural design
  • Permit coordination
  • Interior design consulting
03

Consulting

Need a second opinion, a budget check, or help untangling a stalled project? We consult at any step of the way.

  • Feasibility and budgeting
  • Material selection
  • Project rescue
Modern Palo Alto home by JLC
Why design-build

Your architect and general contractor are the same person

  1. One point of contact

    You work with Jason from the first sketch to the final walkthrough. No handoffs, no finger-pointing.

  2. Designs that are buildable

    Every plan is drawn by someone who knows exactly how it will be built, so ideas stay realistic and on budget.

  3. Fewer surprises

    With design and construction under one roof, issues get solved on paper before they become costly changes on site.

How it works

A clear path from first call to final walkthrough

Consultation

We visit the site, listen to your goals and give you a free estimate.

Design & Permits

Jason drafts your plans in-house, refines them with you, and we secure the permits.

Construction

Our crew builds to plan with regular updates so you always know where things stand.

Walkthrough

We walk the finished project with you and make sure every detail is right.

Selected work

Recent projects

About

Meet Jason Lee, architect and general contractor

Jason earned his Architecture BFA in South Korea and went on to complete commercial buildings across South Korea, Central Asia and Africa. He then moved to the United States and founded his own general contracting business, and he has built in California for the past 35 years.

Because he designs and builds his own projects, the plans are grounded in how buildings actually go together, and nothing gets lost between architect and contractor. Integrity, excellence and innovation guide every job, and every project is carried through to a high-quality finish.

  • FoundationArchitecture BFA, South Korea
  • Global workCommercial buildings in South Korea, Central Asia and Africa
  • California35 years designing and building in the Bay Area
Questions

Frequently asked

Can you design my project from scratch?

Yes. Jason designs projects himself and carries them through permits and construction, so you get one team for the whole job.

Do you offer free estimates?

Yes. Reach out by phone, email or the form below and we will set up a time to talk through your project.

I already have plans from another architect. Can you build from them?

Absolutely. If you have drawings and are ready to build, we can take it from there, including any remaining permit work.

Do you handle permits?

Yes. We arrange all required permits before construction begins so you do not have to navigate the city process alone.

What areas do you serve?

We work throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including the Peninsula, South Bay and East Bay.

Get started

Tell us about your project

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