FIRM PROFILE:
Lee Gamelsky Architects P.C. (LGA) is an award winning architectural firm dedicated to the concept of creating the “art of architecture”. The firm has a diverse portfolio that includes Education, Cultural Facilities, Performing Arts, Museums, Office, Retail, Hospitality, Industrial, Urban Design and Residential Projects.
Each design is the result of an interdisciplinary creative collaboration of design professionals and the owner representatives. Our studio practice embodies unique connections between the programmatic requirements and the culture, context, history, geomorphology and the site environment. Our designs strive to capture the spirit of the place, improve value, and make people's lives better.
Since the firm’s inception in 1986 our practice has been enriched by the challenges of its diverse project types. To that end LGA has received more than 20 design awards and has been featured in architectural books and periodicals.
AWARDS / EXHIBITIONS
From the Ground Up: Design Here + Now
2015 516 Arts
COA Pilots’ Pavilion Welcome Center
2014 AIA Albuquerque Merit Award
Chaumont International Design Competition
2012 Award Winner
COA Open Space Visitor Center
2007 Southwest Contractor Magazine, Best Public Project Under $10 Million
COA Wells Park Community Center
2007 Metal Architecture
2007 NAIOP Award of Merit
South Valley Economic Development Center
2005 AIA NM Merit Award
Lee Gamelsky Architects P.C.
2004 Metal Architecture Magazine, Noted Architectural Firm
Deming Senior Center
2004 AIA Albuquerque Merit Award
Zinc wine bar and bistro
2004 AIA Albuquerque Merit Award
NNMC High Technology Manufacturing Training Facility
2002 Metal Architecture Honorable Mention
Seasons Restaurant – Scottsdale
2000 AIA NM Interior Architecture
Socorro Public Library
1999 AIA Merit Award
Martineztown Affordable Housing Subdivision
1997 COA Environmental Planning Commission Award of Excellence
Seasons Restaurant – Albuquerque
1997 AIA New Mexico Merit Award
Jicarilla Apache Tribe Senior Citizens Center
1997 Metal Architecture Honorable Mention
Cloudcroft Old Brick Schoolhouse
1997 Historic Preservation Award – Adaptive Reuse
Tobin Residence
1995 Great Homes of Albuquerque Honorable Mention
Gray Residence
1994 Great Homes of Albuquerque 1st Place
East Mountain Library
1997 NM Business Journal/Associated General Contractors Best Building Energy Conservation
1994 TACA Award
Café Broadway
1993 NM Business Journal/Albuquerque General Contractors Best Building
1992 TACA Award
COA Lomas del Cielo Housing Rehabilitation
1992 TACA Award
Callaghan – Manchester Residence
1989 Remodelers Council of Central New Mexico Interior Renovation
Tijeras Place – Stephens Restaurant – Richard Worthen Gallery
1996 Best Restaurant Conde Nast Magazine
1990 City of Albuquerque Beautification Award
1989 DiRoNa Award of Excellence
1988 AIA (Albuquerque) Orchid Award
1988 The Albuquerque Conservation Association (TACA) Award
PUBLICATIONS:
Gray Residence
Good House Cheap House
Taunton Press
2005
Frye Gamelsky Residence
Good House Cheap House
Taunton Press
2005
Chalmers Car Dealership
Albuquerque Journal Business Outlook
9 June 2005
South Valley Economic Development Center
NM Business Weekly
22 April 2005
Coronado State Monument
Albuquerque Journal
2 July 2005
Lee Gamelsky Architects (featured firm profile)
Metal Architecture
July 2004
Zinc
Sources + Design, Jan/Feb 2006
Local Flavor, October 2004
Alibi, 25 September 2003
Albuquerque Little Theatre
NM Business Weekly
20 June 2003
Albuquerque Country Club
Albuquerque Journal Business Outlook
4 April 2005 and 3 March 2003
NM Business Weekly
8 April 2005
Seasons Restaurant
Albuquerque Journal Venue
25 May 2001
T & T Supermart
Albuquerque Journal Business Outlook
16 April 2001
Higher Grounds Café
AS & U Magazine
February 2000
Tobin Residence
Albuquerque Monthly
June 1995
Gray Residence
Albuquerque Monthly
June 1994
Frye Gamelsky Residence – Walter Street
Albuquerque Monthly
September 1993
LEE GAMELSKY RESUME
Lee Gamelsky AIA, LEED AP BD + C
Lee Gamelsky has been a licensed architect registered in New Mexico since 1985 and a member of the American Institute of Architects since 1986. As principal and owner of the firm since 1986, he has developed a diverse architectural portfolio of award winning projects. He offers clients a proactive and highly collaborative design process. His approach is based on listening, open communication and creating an integrated project delivery process of engaging all stakeholders and design team professionals. His ‘hands on’ involvement extends through all phases of the project along with high energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence. Lee’s expertise extends to all types of architectural projects, with a focus on public use facilities, education, hospitality, commercial and residential projects. He is recognized for his innovative designs, ability to bring clarity, excitement, and inspiration to diverse and complex projects, while resolving programmatic and budget constraints. Lee is dedicated to the pursuit of the ‘Art of Architecture’ in producing the highest quality product. His designs are contextually sensitive, technologically innovative, sustainable, energy efficient, cost effective, aesthetically inspiring, and improve the well-being for the users, design, and the environment.
License:
New Mexico Architect Certificate No. 1931, licensed in Arizona, Colorado and Texas
NCARB certificate No. 38100
NM General Contractor GB-98, No. 378371
Education:
B.S. Environmental Science/Studio Art, State University of NY Albany, 1975
Master of Architecture, University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning, 1980
Museum Design and Planning Professional Development, Harvard University, 1996
Professional Affiliations:
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Board Member, Past Director of Education Committee
U.S. Green Building Council
American Planning Association
National Historic Preservation Association
American Association of Museums
Society for College & University Planning
Teaching:
Adjunct Design Instructor at UNM School of Architecture and Planning, 1998, 2004
Guest Critic at UNM School of Architecture and Planning, 1999 – present
Juror:
Arizona Masonry Design Awards, 2004
Su Casa Design Awards, 2006
Appointment:
Member, City of Albuquerque Public Arts Board, 2007-2013, Chairman, 2008 - 2011
Certification:
NM State Historic Preservation Office, Historic Architect
LEED Accredited Professional BD+C
UNM Hospital Interventional Radiology Operating Suite
Northern New Mexico College Career Enrichment Center
Fan Tang Asian Bistro
Significant Projects:
Sid Cutter Pilots' Pavilion at Balloon Fiesta Park
APS Career Enrichment Center Addition
Navajo Nation Eagle Aviary
Jerry Cline Recreation and Tennis Center, and Park Improvements
Selected Projects as Firm Owner:
NM Museum of Natural History & Science Research & Education Complex
Coronado State Monument Visitor Center and Kiva Renovation
Albuquerque Little Theatre Renovation
Chama Office Building Renovation
Albuquerque Country Club Renovations and Additions
Cafe Broadway
Cloudcroft Old Brick Schoolhouse Community Center
Sacramento Mountains Historical Museum
Jicarilla Apache Senior Center
Milan Natatorium
Eastern NM University Swimming Pool
Cerro Colorado Intermediate Processing Facility/Recycling Center
Rancho di Rio Residence
Gray Residence
Bloch Residence
COA Balloon Fiesta Park Master Development Plan Update and Conceptual Plan
Ellison Office Warehouse Complex
COA Old Town Plaza Renovations
Taos Town Hall Additions/Renovation
Taos Community Auditorium Addition and Renovation
Northern New Mexico College CTE Facility
APS Sierra Vista Elementary School Kindergarten Addition and Art/Music Room
La Esperanza de Academia Charter High School
APS Albuquerque High School PE Additions, Renovations and Performing Arts Center Addition
Hyatt Tamaya Resort Bar Renovation
South Valley Economic Development Center
Deming Senior Citizens Center
Zinc wine bar & bistro
Seasons Restaurants, Albuquerque & Scottsdale
Lollicup
Tijeras Place/Stephens Restaurant/Richard Worthen Gallery
El Zocalo Renovations, Sandoval County Economic Development Center
COA Open Space Visitor Center
COA Wells Park Community Center
Northern NM College High Technology Manufacturing Training Facility and Electronics Department
Northern NM College Administration Building Renovation
Manuel Lujan Building, NM Taxation and Revenue Department Renovation
COA Butterfly Pavilion
Selected Projects as Project Manager with other Architecture firms: