TENLEY LUBARSKY
Lionakis
SAY IT LOUD - CALIFORNIA Exhibitor
California Based Designer
Who or what inspires you professionally?
In this profession I love that there is always a new challenge, constant growth and learning from the project but also with everyone involved. I’m driven by the collaboration that goes into projects and the relationships built along the way.
TENLEY LUBARSKY
Bio:
As a Senior Associate at Lionakis, Tenley Lubarsky brings 16 years of experience integrating her technical and creative abilities to develop and produce solutions for complex design problems. She is experienced in higher educational facilities, commercial retail centers and K-12 facilities. Tenley strives to incorporate sustainable practices in all her work and values clear communication among the design team, consultants, and clients. Tenley has a Bachelor of Architecture from Cal Poly SLO.
How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?
I don’t recall exactly when I realized that my love for drawing and my awe of the projects my grandfather built as a contractor came together to bring me on this path. Anytime I wanted to move the furniture in my bedroom, I would draw a floor plan.
What do you do?
Architect, designing educational environments for K-14
What excites you in the work you do?
As an architect, I love the creative problem solving that comes with hearing a client’s needs and goals, putting the pieces together that work within the constraints of their project and designing spaces that have a meaningful impact on students.
Who or what inspires you professionally?
In this profession I love that there is always a new challenge, constant growth and learning from the project but also with everyone involved. I’m driven by the collaboration that goes into projects and the relationships built along the way.
What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?
I’ve had the privilege of spending the past 16 years working with Mission College as their campus has transformed with the facilities master plan. I’ve “grown up” with Mission College and will always value the impacts these projects have had.
Featured Project Name:
Mission College Business & Technology Building
Featured Project Location:
Santa Clara, CA
Featured Project Completion Date:
March 2023
Role in Featured Project:
Project Manager/Project Architect
Featured Project Description:
As the 3rd building in Mission College’s transformation, the Business & Technology Building replaces 26 portables with a two-story, technology-rich facility housing classrooms, labs and offices. The new building integrates seamlessly with the Interdisciplinary Plaza. The first two buildings, the Gillmor Center, and the Student Engagement Center, also designed by Lionakis, provide learning environments, and create a new campus front door.
