About

Leah graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Masters of Architecture in 1994.  Projects include new construction, renovations and additions, historic preservation and landscape design. Her work can be seen in Brookline, Needham, Wellesley and in many other metropolitan Boston locations. Completed projects are also in Little Compton and Vermont, and on the Maine seacoast and Martha’s Vineyard. She has served on various town commissions and boards, including historic commissions and the Newburyport Planning Board.

Leah is a licensed architect in the state of Massachusetts.

approach to design

Space is an expensive commodity, and building of any kind impacts our environment. Given these realities, it is Leah's mission as a designer to make spaces that really work for the owner, with the following priorities:

• Design to the appropriate scale

• Minimize site impact

• Maximize passive solar

• Create efficient use of space

• Use green materials

• Incorporate landscape design

• Stay sensitive to cost

This mission translates into a cooperative relationship with clients where the owner leads the design process. Together we combine expertise with expectations to create new spaces that are appreciated for years to come.

Process

Designing the perfect home or addition is a process. Key to this process is helping clients make decisions by enabling them to fully visualize their new space as various options are explored. Leah uses a 3D design program that allows clients to see potential design solutions modeled—often furnished and detailed—eliminating unknowns and alleviating concerns.