Leroy Street Studio
Architecture and PlanningNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Leroy Street Studio is a New York-based design practice in architecture and planning that emphasizes craft in construction and a collaborative design process. The firm pursues a human-centered approach to building, aiming to produce complex yet authentic designs through an accessible workflow that involves clients and collaborators from concept through construction details. Founded in 1995, the studio works across architecture, interiors, and construction, and has established a nonprofit arm, Hester Street, in 2001 to improve built environments for underserved New York City communities. Its project scope spans residential, community, and institutional typologies, reflecting a focus on empowering clients to participate in how their spaces are made. The company operates within the architecture and planning industry, and is based in New York, with a team described as a mid-sized practice. A recent noted development includes the hiring of Kate Bedford in 2012, indicating ongoing personnel growth and project collaboration.