Bryan Trubey Explained

Bryan K. Trubey
Birth Name:Bryan K. Trubey
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas
Alma Mater:Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Environmental Design
Occupation:architect
Nationality:American
Significant Buildings:Globe Life Field, AT&T Stadium, Lucas Oil Field, U.S. Bank Stadium

Bryan K. Trubey, FAIA, is an American architect specializing in sports and entertainment facilities.

Early life

Bryan Trubey grew up in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, Texas.[1]

Education

Trubey holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design degree from Texas A&M University.[2]

Career

Trubey began his architectural career in Arlington, Texas working for the architectural firm of Harry Allison.[3] He later worked in Chicago for HOK, where he first became involved in sports architecture.[4]

In 1992, Trubey began work with the architectural firm HKS, Inc.[5] During his nearly three-decade career at HKS, Trubey would work as a design principal, eventually serving as a Global Director and Executive Vice President, as well as head of the firm's sports practice.[6] While at HKS, Trubey worked on many notable projects, including sports facilities used by the Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, and Indianapolis Colts.[7] [8] [9] [10] Trubey's international projects include the Territorio Santos Modelo in Mexico, venues for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, and a planned stadium for Liverpool FC.[2] [11] He is known for combining the sports environment with entertainment, often incorporating retractable roofs and numerous display screens into his designs.[12] [13] [14]

In 2016, Trubey was named one of the 50 Most Influential People in Sports Facility Design, Architecture and Development by Sports Business Journal.[15]

In 2021, Trubey left HKS, and three months later joined Overland Partners, a San Antonio based architectural firm, along with a few of his other colleagues who had also recently departed from HKS. With this change, Overland Partners expanded to open new office space in Dallas to accommodate Trubey and his team.[16] [17]

Honors

Trubey is a Fellow member of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), the Texas Society of Architects, as well as the Dallas chapter of the AIA.[18]

Trubey's design for the Hong Kong Jockey Club Stadium won the American Institute of Architects National Design Award.[4]

In spring 2016, he was awarded the Thomas Bullock Endowed Chair in Leadership and Innovation at the Texas A&M College of Architecture, allowing him to teach a semester at the institution.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Flener . Ryan . March 2016 . Sportsman . Texas Architect Magazine . Texas Society of Architects . 6 June 2021.
  2. Web site: Bryan K. Trubey . College of Architecture . 2021 . arch.tamu.edu . Texas A&M University College of Architecture . 5 June 2021 .
  3. Web site: HKS Architects Exec. VP Bryan Trubey's American Dream Story . 20 December 2019 . YouTube . City of Arlington, TX . 6 June 2021.
  4. Ralston . Jeannie . Winter 2021 . The Architect Artist . Spirit . Texas A&M University . 6 June 2021.
  5. Ferrell . David . March 2008 . Living the Dream . Texas Aggie . Texas A&M University . 6 June 2021.
  6. Web site: Bryan Tubey . . HKS . 5 June 2021.
  7. News: Cushnan . David . 20 July 2009 . Cowboys' Builder - Bryan Trubey . SportsPro . 6 June 2021.
  8. News: Bunch . Julia . 10 January 2017 . Texas Rangers' Rob Matwick And HKS' Bryan Trubey On The New, $1B Stadium . Forbes . 6 June 2021.
  9. News: Huffman . Holly . 27 March 2007 . Aggie architect designs to please in Cowboys stadium . The Eagle . 6 June 2021.
  10. News: Thibodeaux . Brandon . 16 July 2009 . Wow Factor at the Cowboys' New Home . The New York Times . 6 June 2021.
  11. Book: Horrow . Rick . Swatek . Karla . 2011 . Beyond the Scoreboard: An Insider's Guide to the Business of Sport . Human Kinetics . 9781492582090.
  12. Book: Horrow, Rick . 28 February 2019 . The Sport Business Handbook: Insights From 100+ Leaders Who Shaped 50 Years of the Industry . Human Kinetics . 9781492543114.
  13. Book: Jozsa, Frank P. Jr . 2010 . Football Fortunes: The Business, Organization and Strategy of the NFL . McFarland, Inc . 9780786455614.
  14. Book: Cagan . Jonathan . Vogel . Craig M. . 2012 . Creating Breakthrough Products: Revealing the Secrets that Drive Global Innovation . Pearson Education . 9780133011722.
  15. Web site: 50 Most Influential: No. 49 — Bryan Trubey . . 5 December 2016 . Sports Business Journal . Leader Group . 5 June 2021.
  16. News: Granberry. Michael. 10 June 2021. Bryan Trubey, One of the Country's Foremost Stadium Architects, Leaves Dallas Firm HKS. Dallas Morning News. 20 October 2021.
  17. News: Muret. Don. 16 September 2021. Trubey Joins Overland Partners. VenuesNow. 20 October 2021.
  18. Web site: CELEBRATE ARCHITECTURE 2014: Awards & Honors Reception . March 2014 . AIA Dallas . 6 June 2021.