Architectural Staff

Mark Lesack

Architect AIBC, LEED AP

Mark Lesack, Registered Architect, has worked in the architectural field for over 25 years. He has a well-rounded liberal arts education. Mark rejoined the firm as Associate, Design and Architecture in 2003 and brings with him a vast spectrum of experience in health care, commercial, institutional, and residential architecture.

Education
Diploma of Architecture
RAIC Syllabus Programme

B.A. Slavonic Studies
University of British Columbia

Professional Associations
Member of the Architecture Institute of British Columbia
LEED Accredited Professional

Career History
Ankenman Associates Architects Inc.
Crescent Beach, British Columbia
Position: Project Architect/Designer
2003 – Present

Boucock Craig Wong Architects
Calgary, Alberta
Position: Project Coordinator
1997 – 2003

Graham Edwards Architects
Calgary, Alberta
Position: Technologist
1996 – 1997

Ankenman Associates Architects Inc.
Crescent Beach, British Columbia
Position: Project Designer
1991 – 1996

Associations
Surrey Design Panel  – Member
Maple Ridge Design Panel – Past Member


Sandra Lee

Architect AIBC

Sandra Lee received a Masters of Architecture in 2001 from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Sandra rejoined Ankenman Associates Architects Inc. in 2015 and has worked on a variety of projects and tasks in the firm, including master planning, design guidelines, the detailing and design of custom single and multi family housing, commercial and institutional projects, as well as graphic layout and design.

Education:
Masters of Architecture
Dalhousie University, 2001

Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
Nova Scotia, 1997

Career History:
Ankenman Associates Architects Inc.
Crescent Beach, British Columbia
Position: Architect AIBC
2023 – Present
Position: Intern Architect AIBC
2015 – Present
Position: Intern Architect AIBC
2003 – 2009

Janson Goldstein LLP
New York, New York
Position: Student Architect
2000


Wentao Zhou

Architect AIBC

Wentao has worked in the architecture industry for over 30 years and has extensive experience in the educational sector as well as in commercial and residential projects. He brings thoughtful design and skilful detailing to the team at AAAI, and is our in-house Code Expert. Wentao is a Registered Architect and Certified Professional with the Architectural Institute of BC.

Education:
Certificate in Urban Planning
Sheffield University, England, 1993

Masters of Architecture
Tsinghua University, China, 2001

Bachelor of Architecture
Southeast University, China, 1986

Professional Associations
Architecture Institute of British Columbia, Architect
Architecture Institute of British Columbia, Certified Professional

Career History:
Ankenman Associates Architects Inc.
Crescent Beach, British Columbia
Position: Architect AIBC, CP
2021 – Present
Position: Technician
2012 – 2013

ThinkSpace Architecture Planning Interior Design
Surrey, British Columbia
Position: Architect AIBC
2013 – 2021

Hywel Jones Architect Ltd.
Vancouver, BC
Position: Architectural Design
1999 – 2012

Dalian Architectural Design Institute
Dalian, China
Position: Architect
1989 – 1998