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Originally from Montevideo, Uruguay, Leo studied architecture in New York, Los Angeles, Italy and Greece and received his Bachelor of Architecture from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
He has worked for several firms in Los Angeles and Japan.
Previous employers include Frank Gehry Architects, Johnson-Fain Architects, Kajima Design and The Jerde Partnership.
He established LGstudio in 2003 where he is the principal architect and designer of projects ranging from residential to large scale, international mixed-use.
LG Studio – Los Angeles, CA
2003 to Present
Licensed Architect in California, LEED AP /Designer- Closely collaborated with clients to meet their needs, design standards and objectives.
The Jerde Partnership – Venice, CA
1997 to 2002
Senior Designer-Participated in projects as a design team member on several International projects.
Traveled abroad to participate in project workshops and to oversee quality of project delivery. Namba Park, Osaka Japan Cybercity, Hong Kong
Kajima Design – Osaka, Japan
1990-1997
Intermediate designer- Collaborated on design projects throughout Japan, as part of a design team.
Represented Kajima in its collaboration w/ other international firms on urban design competitions Participated in seminars and workshops to improve language skills and cultural knowledge. Office tower projects, Osaka Japan.
Johnson Fain Architects – Los Angeles, CA
1987 to 1989
Designer- Worked as an Intermediate Designer directly with firm’s partners on commercial, office towers & master planning projects.
Carnation office building, Glendale CA Home Savings Bank and Office towers, Pasadena CA
Frank O. Gehry Architects – Venice, CA
1986 to 1987
Junior Designer- Worked as a Junior Designer on residential and commercial projects as part of a design team. Edgemar Development commercial project, Santa Monica USA Schnabel House residential project, Brentwood, CA USA
1981–1986
California State University, Pomona, CA. Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree.
One year of architecture studies in Florence, Italy and Athens, Greece (1984-85).
1979–1981
Los Angeles City College, Architecture studies. AA degree.
1977–1978
City College of New York, Liberal arts studies.
1975–1976
Montevideo, Uruguay Pre-university studies in architecture.