Lubor Trubka Associates Architects

Leading Experts in Engineered Wood Design and Architecture

Lubor Trubka Associates Architects was established in 1975, and incorporated as LTA Production Ltd. on July 30, 1981 for the execution of all contracts. Repeat clients include numerous First Nations communities, various departments of Municipal, Provincial and Federal Governments, Private Corporations, Universities, Schools and Museum Boards.

LTA has been responsible for the design and master planning of both small and large sites with complex facilities in Canada, USA, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Russia and Czech Republic. Most of LTA's large-scale international contracts were awarded through participating in, and winning international design competitions.

LTA projects are nationally and internationally publicized and have received awards for design excellence, engineering innovation, energy efficiency and sustainability. In light of the Wood First Act, mandating provincially funded projects to utilize the excellent properties of BC's Wood and Engineered Wood Products, we offer, with sincere enthusiasm, our unique locally and internationally recognized expertise in the areas of wood design and construction. Wood reflects the history and culture of BC First Nations and is the most readily available, sustainable material found in abundance everywhere in BC.

Illustrated past projects are proof of LTA's commitment to, and specialization in, utilization of wood. Mr. Trubka is frequently invited to lecture at seminars and symposiums of wood structures and his contribution to the advancement of Canadian wood construction technologies, and their local and international application, was recognized in 2008 by the Canadian Wood Council and WoodWORKS! BC with the Wood Champion Award.

LTA actively promotes a broader use of sustainable, environmentally responsible construction in Canada and abroad, and has been pioneering "Green Building" sustainable and energy efficient design on all of our projects since long before the introduction of the LEED program to Canada.

Of particular note is LTA's experience with First Nations bands and Tribal Councils and our experience working with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) and Health Canada. LTA has worked with First Nations communities across the interior and along the coast of BC including community master plans, community centres, museums and cultural centres, schools, health centres, a drug and alcohol treatment centre, a friendship centre, band and tribal administration offices, housing, and resort facilities. These projects hold a very special appeal because of the process of working with the community and learning about their past and present lives and aspirations for the future.

Introduction

Team

Awards

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PRIMARY AREAS OF SERVICE

Specialized First Nation Community Facilities
Universities & Schools
Comprehensive & Mixed Use Development
Sport & Recreational Facilities
Master Planning & Urban Design
Hotel and Resorts
Health Care Facilities
Large Scale Residential Development
Museum & Exhibit Design
Commercial & Industrial Facilities

TEAM

Full Bio

Principal Architect

Lubor Trubka

Lubor is an active and enthusiastic advocate of healthy and environmentally friendly construction methods and technologies and is frequently invited as a guest speaker at seminars and symposiums on wood construction. His designs have won many awards nationally and internationally and have been featured in architecture and design journals both in Canada and abroad.

M.Sc Arch & Urb.Des., M.Sc Eng.
Architect - FRAIC, AIBC

Associate Architect

Wendy Crowe

Wendy is a registered Architect AIBC, with a Masters of Architecture Degree from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Emily Carr University of Art and Design, where she graduated with Distinction. Wendy is also a designated LEED AP and takes responsibility for overseeing adherence to sustainable guidelines and standards on LTA's projects.

M.Arch, B.FA, LEED AP
Architect - AIBC

Architectural Coordinator

Carlin Co

Carlin is a recent graduate with a Masters of Architecture Degree from the University of Manitoba where he also completed his Bachelor of Environmental Design. He is proficient in computer aided design (CAD) tools and building information management (BIM). Carlin is interested in the social dimension of buildings and how architecture contributes to everyday life.

M.Arch, B.Env.D

Office Manager

Françoise Trubka

With her formal training and extensive experience in Hotel Management from the renowned Ecole Hoteliere in Grenoble, Francoise applies her skills to managing LTA's architectural practice. She manages administration of the office and supervises all operations to ensure they run smoothly. She is responsible for the office bookkeeping, the payroll, and reception - where she is our frontline team member.

Urban Planning

Vicky O'Rourke

Vicky is an Honours Graduate in Regional and Urban Planning where her research focused on community engagement and social equity in ensuring sustainable planning outcomes.

Vicky has a background in graphic design and project coordination and has worked for BC Housing, Queensland Government and with Australian/Canadian academic research teams to prepare and present research and reports on climate change adaptation in Indigenous and local communities in Canada, Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia and Fiji.

B.Urb.Reg,Plan.

Bookkeeper

Lina Tsen

Lina has been a dedicated member of LTA's team since the early days of the firm. After many years as Lubor's assistant, managing all of the administration and bookkeeping, Lina is now semi-retired and works on an as-needed basis.