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your vision :: our passion

Spend a few minutes with Lee Calisti, AIA, and you’ll quickly understand his commitment to turning your architectural dreams into reality. He believes every project is an opportunity to create a space that tells your unique story. From the initial spark of an idea to the final, awe-inspiring result, Lee is dedicated to collaborating with you every step of the way.

With his proactive approach, meticulous attention to detail, and innovative solutions, Lee ensures that your project is not just a building but a showpiece that reflects your individuality or brand. Let Lee’s expertise elevate your project and create an inspiring space. Whether a minor facade redesign or a large-scale commercial development, Lee’s passion for design shines through in every aspect of the project.

Mr. Calisti is licensed in Pennsylvania and Ohio and is NCARB Certified. An active member of the American Institute of Architects, he currently serves as chair of the AIA PA Small Firm Exchange (SFxPA). He is on the Greensburg Community Development Corporation (GCDC) board of directors. He served on the City of Greensburg’s Historic and Architectural Review Board (HARB) from 2007 to 2019.

Moreover, Lee is a 1991 B.Arch graduate of Kent State University, where he earned the AIA Medal of Honor as the top member of his graduating class. After practicing for 12 years, he established the firm to explore the interrelationship between practice and teaching. From 2002 to 2014, his role as an adjunct associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Architecture enabled him to draw on the fresh energy and investigative methods inherent in the studio environment as tools in his office. His values of architectural education and its relationship to private practice continue to inform the office’s design process and approach to each project as a unique, special opportunity.

Active on social media as an ardent yet critical promoter of the profession, you can read his well-known blog, think|architect, or follow him on Instagram.

Lee Calisti, AIA, simply loves being an architect.