CORPORATE PROFILEKobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd (KZA) is a Whitehorse-based architecture and planning firm and former winner of the Professional Prix de Rome in Architecture. KZA is the largest architecture firm operating in Canada’s North. To maintain a high level of interest in the Work, the firm principals, Jack Kobayashi and Antonio Zedda, have shied away from specialization, working on over two dozen building types since 1993.

Not your typical architecture firm, KZA has adopted a true hands-on approach by also working as developer, property manager, contractor and retailer. Together with their partner firm, 360 Design Build, KZA is a multi-disciplinary team of a dozen personnel including urban planners, architects, general contractors and carpenters. 360 DB is one of the Yukon’s most active private, residential developers, having constructed over $20 million worth of multi-use commercial/ residential projects in downtown Whitehorse since 2002.

The two firms offer long-range planning and visioning abilities, architectural design solutions and hands-on knowledge of construction processes and market forces. An intimate understanding of each phase of the design process has allowed KZA staff to make informed and cost-effective design solutions for their clients.

Since its inception, the firm has worked on more than 800 design projects in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alberta, and British Columbia. These projects vary in scale from private residential renovations to the $60 million Whitehorse Correctional Centre. The firm has a combined experience of over four decades working in the Yukon in every eco-region of the Territory.

The firm has become recognized throughout Canada for its First Nations and sustainable architecture. In 2006, Kobayashi + Zedda were awarded the distinction of ‘Northerners of the Year’ by Up Here Magazine in their annual issue devoted to northern community and business accomplishments.

AWARDS

2015NWTAA Awards,First Place, Catgory: ArchitectureBetty’s Haven

2012 Canadian Architect Award of Excellence, Children’s First Centre

2011 Architectural Institute of BC, Special Jury Award for Ingenuity, John Tizya Cultural Centre

2006 Professional Prix de Rome, Canada Council Northerners of the Year, Up Here Magazine

2002 BC Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal, Teslin Heritage Centre

Team Canada, International Green Building Challenge, Mayo School

Recipient, Century of Canadian Architecture, Canadian Architect

1999 Recipient, Canadian National Energy Efficiency Award, Yukon Energy Corporation Building Lieutenant Governor of BC Award of Merit, Tr’ondek Hwech’in Cultural Centre

Jack Kobayashi, Architect AIBC NWTAA MAAA MCIP

EXPERIENCE

July 1993 - PresentPrincipal, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd.Whitehorse, Yukon

July 2000 - Present360° Design BuildWhitehorse, Yukon

February 1991 - August 1993Facilities Planner, Government of YukonWhitehorse, Yukon

July 1990 - January 1991Designer, Gaboury Associates ArchitectsWinnipeg, Manitoba

April 1988 - July 1989Designer, Beinhaker/Irwin Associates, Architects & PlannersToronto, Ontario

May 1987 - September 1987Planner/ Urban Designer, IBI Group, Planning & Urban DesignToronto, Ontario

June 1986 - August 1986Architectural Researcher, Kitchener Architectural Conservation Advisory CommitteeKitchener, Ontario

January 1986 - April 1986Teaching Assistant, School of Urban and Regional Planning, University of WaterlooWaterloo, Ontario

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

MemberArchitectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC)

MemberNorthwest Territories Association of Architects (NWTAA)

MemberAlberta Association of Architects (AAA)

MemberCanadian Institute of Planners (CIP)

EDUCATION

Master of ArchitectureDean’s List.University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba,1992.

Bachelor of Environmental StudiesHonours Urban and Regional PlanningUniversity of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario,1986.

Computer-Aided Design and Drafting(CADD) Operator CertificateSouthern Alberta Institute of Technology(SAIT), 1992.

LANGUAGES

English, French

Antonio Zedda, Architect AIBC NWTAA MRAIC PHDP

EXPERIENCE & CORPORATE POSITIONS

July 1998 - PresentPrincipal, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd.Whitehorse, Yukon

January 2000 - PresentPresident, 360° Design BuildWhitehorse, Yukon

July 2007 - PresentVice-President, Baked Cafe & BakeryWhitehorse, Yukon

July 2011 - PresentPresident, Horwoods Mall Holding CompanyWhitehorse, Yukon

April 1996 -March 1998Intern Architect, Maurer Kobayashi Architects Ltd.Whitehorse, Yukon

April 1995 -March 1996Historic Research Consultant, Koh + Zedda ConsultingYukon Historical & Museums Association

May 1994 - June 1995Graduate Architect, John Currie Architect Inc.Vancouver, B.C.

September - April, 1992 & 1993Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Architecture, University of ManitobaWinnipeg, Manitoba

May 1993 - September 1993Student Architect, John Currie Architect Inc.Vancouver, B.C.

May 1992 - September 1992Student Architect, John Currie Architect Inc.Vancouver, B.C.

April - September 1991Design/Drafting Assistant, Civic Properties Department, City of Winnipeg,Winnipeg, Manitoba

March - September 1987Research Assistant, Barrier-Free Design Centre, University of ManitobaWinnipeg, Manitoba

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

Member, Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC)Member, Northwest Territories Association of Architects (NWTAA)Member, Royal Architecture Institute of Canada Passive House Design Professional (PHDP), Canadian Passive House Institute

Board Member, Chu Niikwan Development CorporationBoard Member, Canyon City Construction CorporationPast President, Whitehorse Boys & Girls Club / Youth Centre Society

EDUCATION & AWARDS

Professional Prix de Rome, 2006Canada Council for the Arts

Master of Architecture, 1994University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Recipient of the American Institute ofArchitects (AIA) Gold Medal; 1994

Recipient of the Alpha Kho Ri LeadershipMedal, 1994

Recipient of University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship, 1992.

Bachelor of Environmental Studies, 1989University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Recipient of Chown Scholarship, 1984

LANGUAGES

English, Italian

Ryan McLennan, Architect AIBC PHDP LEED®AP

EXPERIENCE

May 2016 - PresentAssociate, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd.Whitehorse, Yukon

August 2010 - April 2016Architect, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd.Whitehorse, Yukon

April 2008 - August 2010Intern Architect, Christopher Simmonds Architect Inc.Ottawa, Ontario

October 2005 - October 2009Partner, iNKliNG studiosOttawa, Ontario

January 2004 - January 2006Lead Architectural Researcher, Carleton Immersive Media Studio (CIMS)Ottawa, Ontario

September 1999 - April 2005Teaching Assistant, School of Architecture, Carleton UniversityOttawa, Ontario

May 2000 - December 2004Assistant Architect, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd.

May - August 1999Assistant Bridge Inspector, Highways and Public WorksGovernment of YukonWhitehorse, Yukon

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

Vice PresidentYukon Architectural Society

Passive House Design Professional (PHDP)Canadian Passive House Institute (CanPHI)

EDUCATION

Master of Architecture with Distinction,Carleton University, School of Architecture,Recipient of the RAIC Student Medal;Nominee, prix de Rome Emerging Practitioner2005

Bachelor of Architectural Studies with HighDistinction, Deans List.Carleton University, School of Architecture,2002

Canadian Passive House Design & Construction Course2012.

EDUCATION

Master of ArchitectureRecipient of the RAIC Student MedalRAIC Honour RollNominee, Prix de Rome Emerging PractitionerUniversity of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta2011.

Bachelor of Environmental Design (Arch)University Gold MedalUniversity of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba,2008.

Chris Chevalier, Architect NWTAA

EXPERIENCE

July 2016 - PresentArchitect, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd.Whitehorse, Yukon

June 2012 - June 2016Intern Architect, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd.Whitehorse, Yukon

June 2011 - May 2012Intern Architect, the marc boutin architectural collaborative inc.Calgary, Alberta

March 2011Committee Member, University of Calgary MArch AdmissionsCalgary, Alberta

May 2010 - August 2010Architectural Assistant, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd.Whitehorse, Yukon

May 2008 - August 2009Designer, Group2 Architecture Ltd.Edmonton, Alberta

May 2007 - September 2007Architectural Assistant, JohnsGroup2 Architecture Ltd.Edmonton, Alberta

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

ArchitectNorthwest Territories Association of Architecture (NWTAA)

EDUCATION

Master of ArchitectureUniversity of WaterlooWaterloo, ON2013

Bachelor of Architectural StudiesUniversity of WaterlooWaterloo, ON2010

Lauren Holmes, Architect NWTAA

EXPERIENCE

2013 - presentArchitect, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects LtdWhitehorse, Yukon

2011ARCH 393 Frozen Cities, Liquid NetworksUniversity of WaterlooWaterloo, Ontario

2007-2008, 2011FSC Architects and EngineersYellowknife, Northwest Territories, Iqaluit, Nunavut

2009HIP ArchitectsEdmonton, Alberta

2007Saville-Jones ArchitectsWorthing, UK

PROFESSIONAL + COMMUNITY SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

ArchitectNorthwest Territories Association of Architecture (NWTAA)

EDUCATION

Diplome D’etudes Secondaire (DES.) leTrioletSherbrooke, QC1994

Technologie de L’architecture Cegep de Trois-RivieresTrois-Rivieres, QC1994

Philippe Gregoire, Architectural Technician

EXPERIENCE

2005 - presentArchitectural Technician, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects LtdWhitehorse, Yukon

2000 - 2005Project ManagerTremblay L-Ecuyer ArchitectesLaval, Quebec

2001 - 2005Residential Project MangerBGA ConceptLaval, Quebec

1999 - 2000Project ManagerLauzier ConstructionLennoxville, Quebec

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Architectural Studies, HonoursUniversity of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON2015

Sheelah Tolton Designer

EXPERIENCE

March 2017 - PresentDesigner, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd.September- December 2012Architecture Student, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd.Whitehorse, Yukon

December 2015 - December 2016Architecture Student, Architecture Page HendersonTe Puke, New Zealand

January - April 2015Architecture Student, Urban Arts ArchitectureVancouver, British Columbia

January - August 2014Architecture Student, Reich+Petch Architects Inc.Toronto, Ontario

January - May 2011Architecture Student, Shoalts and Zabak ArchitectsKingston, Ontario

Janyary - April 2012Student Architect, sayigh+dumanNew York, New York, USA

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Environmental Design,Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia2017

Diploma of Technology,British Columbia Institute of Technology2010

David Tolkamp, Designer

EXPERIENCE

June 2017 - PresentDesigner, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd.October - December 2016Architecture Student, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd.Whitehorse, Yukon

May - August 2015February 2012 - August 2014Technologist, ZGF Cotter ArchitectsRichmond, Vancouver, British Columbia

February 2011 - January 2012Technologist, Richard Johnson Design StudioLadner, British Columbia

EDUCATION

Diploma of Architectural Technology, Building Development Technologies Concentration Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, Alberta2018

Bachelor of Arts, Degree in Dance, Performance ConcentrationUniversity of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta2014

Chandler Smith, Architectural Technician

EXPERIENCE

May 2018 - PresentArchitectural Technology Student, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd.May - August 2017Architectural Technology Student, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd.Whitehorse, Yukon

February 2018Home Building Volunteer, Mayan Families Canada NonprofitPanajachel, Gautemala

SKILLS

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