Leigh Overland Architect, LLC

Profile of Leigh Overland Architect, LLC

Business Name

Leigh Overland Architect, LLC

Location

United States

Services

Architecture

Website

http://www.ldoverland.com

Principal(s)

Leigh Overland (1953)

Philosophy

"Good Design Doesn't Just Happen". "Creativity Isn't Enough". "Bring Your Imagination to Life!"

"Design it efficiently. Make it as beautiful as possible. Implement cost saving measures. To keep it as inexpensive as possible"

"Communication between the architect and the town; between the architect and the client; between the architect and the consultants; between the architect and the builder, is the key to good architecture."

Background

• Founded: 1980
• Offices: 2
• Design team: 4

Key projects

• ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition project in Bridgeport, CT. 2007
• The Riverview Banquet Facility, Catering Hall, Simsbury, CT. 2008
• The Waterview Banquet Hall, Catering Hall, Monroe, CT, 2006
• St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Ridgefield, CT. 2006
• A.G. Edwards Regional Headquarters, Danbury, CT. 2006
• Sports & Wellness, Tennis Club, Danbury, CT 2008
• The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center, Private Club, Danbury, CT 2008
• The Music Learning Center, Music School, Danbury, CT 2008
• Duo Restaurant, Sushi / Japanese Restaurant, Stamford, CT. 2007
• New Homes, Alterations & Additions, 20+ a year

Key publications

• The News Times, The Extreme Dream, August 2007.
• Fairfield County Business Journal, Profits and Passions, August 2007.
• New York Institute of Technology Magazine, Special Feature, June 2008.
• Business Times, Danbury Architect Showcased on Popular Show, September 2007.
• AIA Article, Architect Finds Extreme Makeover a Way of Life, August, 2007
• Westport News, Local Home Renovation Hangs on to History, June 2007.
• Real Estate Journal, $8 Million Dollar Project in Simsbury, March 2007
• The News Times, Architects Touch, March 2007
• The Connecticut Post, TV Show Helping Bridgeport Family, August 2007
• The Newtown Bee, CANstruction & Caring, February, 2007

Key awards

• Westport Historic Preservation Trust Award, Westport Preservation Society, Westport CT, 2007
• The Founders Award, TBICO (The Bridge to Independence and Career Opportunities) Danbury, CT. 2006
• B'nai Brith Youth Service Award, B'nai Brith Youth Organization, New York, 1989
• Proclamation from the City of Bridgeport - Selected architect for Emmy Award winning reality show Extreme Makeover Home Addition