ABOUT US

About Us

LEIGH OVERLAND
ARCHITECT, AIA, NCARB

Mr. Overland received his Bachelor of Architecture from New York Institute of Technology and studied at The American University in Rome, Italy. A member of the American Institute of Architects, the Connecticut Society of Architects, and the Building Officials and Code Administrators, he is currently chairman of the Danbury Architectural Advisory Committee and on the Board of the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce, as well as the founder and past president of Westport BNI, a 60-member organization of professional Westport businesses. 
Leigh Overland
Mr. Overland’s architectural firm, established in 1980, is certified in the states of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. He is also able to practice nationally through the National Council of Architectural Registration Board. The firm has designs across many industries; commercial, religious, and residential projects, with over 40 projects a year managed concurrently. His philosophy of “Creativity isn’t enough – communication between the architect, the clients, the consultants, and the builders is the key to good architecture,” has served as a creative basis for his communicating architectural principles and values. Mr. Overland’s firm has the motto of “Good design doesn’t just happen.”

Mr. Overland has won several awards, including one for his own home by the Westport Historic Preservation Trust. He was also asked by ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover – Home Addition to be the architect for the Connecticut home that aired Oct. 14, 2007. His experience includes hundreds of residential alterations, additions, and new homes, as well as commercial projects including the Waterview, Riverview & Candlewood Banquet Facilities, Waterbury Federal Teachers Credit Union, Wells Fargo and David Lerner’s Investment Regional Headquarters, , veterinary hospitals, health spas, St. Elizabeth’s Seton Church, and many well-known restaurants. 

Mr. Overland has donated his services and funds to countless nonprofit organizations and has been published over 50 times in various newspapers and magazines. 

COMMERCIAL PROJECTS IN THE TRI-STATE AREA INCLUDE:

  • Waterview & Riverview Banquet Facilities 
  • Danbury Hospital Rehabilitation Center
  • Danbury Hospital Business Office Renovation
  • Brookfield Primary Care Medical Office
  • Portuguese Cultural Center
  • Waterbury CT Teachers Federal Credit Union
  • Kusulyn Japanese Restaurant
  • Mima’s Meatballs Restaurant
  • New England Dental Office
  • Verizon Wireless Stores
  • David Lerner Headquarters
  • Irish Cultural Center
  • Disano Medical Office Building
  • A.G. Edwards Danbury Headquarters
  • New Fairfield Animal Hospital
  • A New Beginning Health Spa
  • St. Elizabeth Seton’s Church
  • Golf Performance Center
  • Maimonides Academy Jewish Day School
  • Health & Vitality Dispensary Center
LEIGH OVERLAND’S CREDENTIALS
Professional:
  • American Institute of Architects
  • Registered Interior Designer
  • Past President of Westport Business Network International (BNI)
Associations:
  • Connecticut Society of Architects
  • Building Officials and Code Administrators International
Memberships:
  • Home Builders and Remodelers Association (HBRA)
  • Westport Chamber of Commerce
  • Fairfield Chamber of Commerce
  • Westport Sunrise Rotary
Appointments:
  • HBRA Board Member
  • Westport, CT Chamber of Commerce Board Member
Certifications:
  • National Council of Architectural Registration Board
  • Licensed in the States of CT, NY, NJ, & GA
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