Thomas S. Lee
  Architect / Principal

Tom received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in 1976 and joined LDA that same year. In 1984 he became a Principal, and in 1990 was appointed as Chief Executive. His experience with a variety of building types and his knowledge of a wide variety of construction methods is the basis for his development of the firm's construction document production systems; he remains LDA's chief project.

In the past, he has represented architectural concerns as a liaison to BART, on the CAABA Transportation Committee. He has served his hometown of Lafayette as a member of the Design Review Commission, as a representative for the development of the new Seaborg Learning Center, as member of the New Library Art Selection Committee, on the Parks Improvement Advisory Committee, and as a member of the Downtown Specific Plan Advisory Committee.

He has participated as the responsible project manager on the larger projects in the firm's resume. These include projects with mixed-uses, multiple types of construction, more than one owner/ user, phased construction and more than one responsible design professional.

Education

B.S. Architecture, 1976, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Professional Registration

Architect No. C-12436, California, 1981

Professional Experience

1984-Present

LDA Architects, San Francisco, Architect / Principal

1976-1984

Architects Associated (Later reorganized as LDA Architects), San Francisco
Architect / Associate

1975-1976

Design Group, Oakland, Designer / Drafter

1972-1975

Architects Associated (Later reorganized as LDA Architects), San Francisco

Part-time Drafter

Asian Art Museum
Yerba Buena Gardens Childrens Center
Menlo Circus Club
Buller-Lee Residence

Awards

• Second Design Award, AIA East Bay Chapter Offices; American Institute of Architects East Bay Chapter, 1976

Professional Organizations

• Asian American Architects and Engineers, Member
• East Bay Asian Design Professionals, Member
• Council of Asian American Business Associations, BART Subcommittee Chair, 1998

Community Service

• Design Review Commission, City of Lafayette; Commissioner, 1999-present; Chairperson, 2000, 2003, 2005 & 2009
• Friends of the Lafayette Library; Life Member
• Park Improvement Advisory Group, City of Lafayette; Liaison Member, 2000, 2003, 2005 & 2009
• Lafayette Library and Learning Center Art Selection Committee, Member, 2006-present
• Downtown Specific Plan Advisory Committee member, City of Lafayette, 2008-2009