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16 September 2024
We are proud to announce lee CALISTI architecture+design has been named a winner of the 46th Annual Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards Contest. lee CALISTI architecture+design won GOLD – First Place in Addition More Than $250,000.

We are honored to be recognized by Qualified Remodeler Magazine and extend our thanks to the many team members, including Joe Cyran Construction, Anderson Structural Inc., James Hardie Siding, Andersen Windows A Series Fiberglass, Tuff-n-Dri (Tremco) Waterproofing, Rockwool Mineral Wool Insulation, Benjamin Obdyke – Air and Water Barrier, Masonite Interior Doors, ThermaTru Exterior Doors, Coretec LVT Flooring, Sherwin Williams Paint, Thermador Appliances, Kohler Plumbing Fixtures, Juno Recessed Lighting, American Lighting Association Decorative Lighting, and many other team members.

Without SkySight Commercial Photography, we’d have never told the story.

Sponsored by Qualified Remodeler magazine, the Master Design Awards is the premier national contest recognizing outstanding achievement in residential remodeling projects in 22 categories. Nominees are residential remodeling companies from across the country; entries are judged on aesthetic appeal, construction techniques used, handling of unusual situations, attention to detail, functionality of space, and overall impression of the project. Click on the image below for the link.

 

 

25 April 2024
We want to thank our friends at Monograph for honoring us as a 2024 Project Management Award winner! According to Monograph, less than 30% of the 1,200+ firms using Monograph received an award. Since 2023, we’ve enjoyed using it to manage projects and resources effectively.

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18 March 2024
As a Strategic Construction Advisor of Real Estate Bees, Lee shares his experience in the article “How to find the perfect architect for your next home renovation project” by Anna K. Cottrell for Homes and Garden Magazine.  Read the article here.

07 March 2024
We want to give a “Shout Out” to Shout Out Colorado for featuring Lee in a post titled “Meet Lee Calisti | Architect.” See the entire interview here.

12 January 2024
As a Strategic Construction Advisor of Real Estate Bees, Lee shares his design philosophy in the article “5 Architects Share the Evolution of Their Design Philosophy” by Nathan Brunner on Salarship. Read the article here.

04 January 2024
Happy New Year! We are entering our 21st year in business with a series of commercial and multi-family projects and a busy schedule. Several projects will wrap up soon as we continue with new projects in the design phase. Below is an image of Phase 1 of our Mission Place Apartments in Uniontown, completed recently for City Mission Living Stones. Its twin, Phase 2, is currently under construction directly adjacent to it. Phase 3 (behind it) is nearing funding confirmation.

25 September 2023
As a Strategic Construction Advisor of Real Estate Bees, Lee contributes to the conversation in the article “Dreaming Of Restoring An Old Home To Its Former Glory? Here’s Where To Find Them, Plus Some Extra Tips On Restoration” by Maria Gatea on StorageCafe. Read the article here.

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18 July 2023
As a Strategic Construction Advisor of Real Estate Bees, Lee contributes to the conversation in the article ‘Walmart Is Selling Tiny Homes for $9,101—Are They Worth It?‘ by Zachary Mack on Best Life. Read the article here.About Us — Best Life

 

20 June 2023
As a Strategic Construction Advisor of Real Estate Bees, Lee is featured in the article and video 12 Pros and Cons of Being an Architect: All Career Benefits and Disadvantages Explained. Read the article here. See the video below.

09 June 2023
Zola European Windows has featured our Creek Drive project within their portfolio on their website – here

26 April 2023
AIA Pennsylvania Small Firm Exchange (SFxPA) leadership and local Pittsburgh members hosted the first in-person Small Firm Forum, inspired by the SFxPA virtual forums, at AIA Pittsburgh’s annual continuing education conference, Build Pittsburgh. SFxPA Chair Lee Calisti AIA, and Bea Spolidoro AIA,  AIA Pittsburgh Past President and champion of the Small Firm Forums, were joined by panelists Max Mavrovic AIA, Jeffrey DeNinno AIA, and Bob Shelton AIA. The discussion topics revolved around small firm practitioners’ first-hand business development, client management, and staff development experiences. Read the news article here.

 

23 January 2023
As a Strategic Construction Advisor of Real Estate Bees, Lee contributes to the conversation in the article “How To Deal With Higher Construction Costs.” Read the article here.

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28 September 2022
As a Strategic Construction Advisor of Real Estate Bees, Lee’s input and experience are included in Tim Maxwell’s article “What are the cheapest ways to build a house?on Bankrate. Read the article here.

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23 September 2022
As a Strategic Construction Advisor of Real Estate Bees, Lee’s input and experience are included in the article “How to Modernize a Split Level Home Exterior” by Emily Long on Ownerly. Read the article here.

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12 September 2022
We are proud to announce lee CALISTI architecture+design has been named a winner of the 44th Annual Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards Contest. lee CALISTI architecture+design won an Honorable Mention in the Whole House More Than $700,000. Click on the photo below for the link.


We are excited to be recognized by Qualified Remodeler Magazine and extend our thanks to the many team members, including Century Interiors Inc., Hartman Construction, Likar Roofing, Standard & Custom, Zola European Windows, Pella Windows and Doors, and many other team members. Without SkySight Commercial Photography, we’d have never told the story.

Sponsored by Qualified Remodeler magazine, the Master Design Awards is the premier national contest recognizing outstanding achievement in residential remodeling projects in 22 categories. Nominees are residential remodeling companies from across the country; entries are judged on aesthetic appeal, construction techniques used, handling of unusual situations, attention to detail, functionality of space, and overall impression of the project. Click on the image below for the link.

 

09 August 2022
Lee is interviewed for Canvas Rebel. Read his definition of ‘being good’ and other insights shared here.

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03 August 2022
Read Metal Construction News to see our featured project at Creek Drive. The online article appears here. See how it appeared in print media here.

28 July 2022
Our renovation project at Greensburg’s Coulter Building, located at 231 South Main Street, is complete and featured in the Tribune-Review. Read the article here.

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01 July 2022
Metal Architecture magazine selected Lee Calisti, AIA, to serve as a juror for the 2022 Metal Architecture Design Awards alongside Rand Elliott, FAIA, president of Rand Elliott Architects, Oklahoma City, and Mark Roddy, FAIA, principal of Mark Roddy Architects, Sacramento, CA. See the judges panel here and the July issue of Metal Architecture.

26 May 2022
Lee Calisti, AIA, served as moderator for a panel discussion hosted by AIA Pennsylvania, examining case study examples of Pennsylvania cities that leveraged good design, community partners, and urban planning to revitalize and grow their communities. This session featured the Pennsylvania cities of Corry, Greensburg, and Williamsport. See the link here. The recorded version can be reached here after registration.

05 May 2022
Through ongoing relationships with architects around the country, Lee was able to get two of his sketches included in a book by Eric J. Jenkins, AIA: “Drawn to Design: Analyzing Architecture through Freehand Drawing—Expanded and Updated Edition” (released 07 July 2022). One sketch can be found online here. Purchase Eric’s book and see for yourself—pages 278-279.

27 April 2022
As a Strategic Construction Advisor of Real Estate Bees, Lee was interviewed again for an article. See the “9 Driveway Ideas to Maximize Curb Appeal” on U.S. News & World Report (refer to slides 3, 5, and 7 for Lee’s input.

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22 April 2022
Read Metal Architecture to see our featured project at Creek Drive. The online article appears here. See how it appeared in print media here.

06 April 2022
We are thrilled to be the architect and part of the team for the new Yellow Bridge Brewing Co., which will be located at 33 East Pittsburgh Street in downtown Greensburg. See the Tribune-Review article highlighting the project.

03 March 2022
As a Strategic Construction Advisor of Real Estate Bees, Lee was interviewed again for an article. See the “Top Eco-Friendly Building and Home Renovation Trends of 2022” on Property Nest.

22 February 2022
As a Strategic Construction Advisor of Real Estate Bees, Lee was interviewed for the article “What Rising Construction Spending Means for Future Projects” on MarketScale. Read his experience with rising construction costs and the unavailability of materials here. If you watch only part of the video to see Lee, start the video at the time stamp of 4:30.
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03 February 2022
lee CALISTI architecture+design celebrates nineteen (19) years of being in business. We are busy, excited, and grateful to our many wonderful clients.

07 January 2022
As a Strategic Construction Advisor of Real Estate Bees, Lee was interviewed for the article “Experts say you should avoid these hallmarks of bad home design” on 21Oak. Read his suggestions about investing in a home’s infrastructure here.

01 January 2022
Lee Calisti is elected to the Greensburg Community Development Corporation (GCDC) Board of Directors for 2022-2024

02 December 2020
Read Metal Architecture to see our featured project at 212 East Pittsburgh Street. The online article appears here. See how it appeared in print media here.

13 August 2020
In the Summer 2020 edition of Greater Pittsburgh New Home magazine, Lee is featured for his contributions to “Creative Floor Plans: Home Designs to Fit the Times” by Linda Simon.

11 June 2020
We are excited to announce that our project for Beeghly and Company Jewelers has won 3rd place in the Commercial Walls Category in ATAS International, Inc. 2019 Projects of the Year (click for the highlight book). We thank Construction Concepts of PA and Vince Building Company for their great work on the project. ATAS video of all winners is found at this link.

 

01 March 2020
Read Metal Construction News to see our project at 212 East Pittsburgh Street featured. The feature article can be found here. See how it appeared in print media here.

03 February 2020
lee CALISTI architecture+design celebrates seventeen (17) years of being in business. We are busy, excited, and grateful to our many wonderful clients.

30 November 2019
Read Modelo’s blog to learn about Lee’s journey to be an architect, how he found his voice, and the principles he strives to embody.

20 October 2019
Once again, Lee is able to contribute to the conversation of construction in the virtual media world. See the article “10 Tips for Communicating with Framers and Subs” for his quote on LP Building Solution’s blog.
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06 August 2019
Lee Calisti contributes to the article “How A Sustainable Off-The-Grid House Would Look” on the Building Performance Institute’s blog. Lee’s quote addresses the initial first step in a sustainable house: the exterior envelope. This initially appeared on 16 May 2019 on Fixr’s blog “Experts Talk: How A Sustainable Off-The-Grid House Would Look,” written originally by Cristina Miguelez

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19 June 2019
See the article “Meet the Remodeler’s Best Friend” for our Modern Pittsburgh Bedroom Addition featured on Remodeling Magazine’s page. Lee contributes four reasons why he believes this project is instructive to remodelers and contractors. Be sure to scroll through the project pictures on this site or click the link above to see them on our site.

19 May 2019
Tune in to WPKN Radio, where Duo Dickinson interviews three guests, one being Lee Calisti, where they discuss the concept of ‘style’ and its impact on residential design in the USA today. Lee is honored to share the airways with Duo and the other guests, Stephen Mouzon and Arnold Karp. Click here to listen.

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05 April 2019
Pella Partner Spotlight – Lee was invited to an interview with Rick Hangliter of Pella/Gunton Corporation of Pittsburgh to discuss why he became an architect, his design process, and why he chooses to use Pella Windows and Doors. We invite you to watch this eleven-minute video to learn more about lee CALISTI architecture+design

15 February 2019
Design Your Dream Home – Lee Calisti was honored to be on the Doug and Steve Show talking with Stephen K. Chung, AIA, and Doug Patt on their Podcast. We had a great conversation, and I enjoyed conversing with these two well-known architects.

03 February 2019
lee CALISTI architecture+design celebrates sixteen (16) years of being in business. We’re still here and have many projects on the boards.

10 January 2019
Lee Calisti will be speaking at the Westmoreland Professional Builders Association General Membership meeting on how architects work and collaborate with clients, contractors, craftspersons, product manufacturers, vendors, and real estate agents during the design and construction process.

03 February 2018
lee CALISTI architecture+design celebrates fifteen (15) years of being in business. We’re still here and have many projects on the boards. Read our blog post with our thoughts here.

13 December 2017
lee CALISTI architecture+design was identified by Renoviso as a Top 100+ Houzz Pages for Home Design Inspiration and included on their page here.

09 June 2017
Lee Calisti was interviewed on The Entrepreneur Architect Series [Podcast] Episode EA173. Tune in here and listen.

24 April 2017
Lee Calisti was interviewed on Empire Radio Now to discuss lee CALISTI architecture+design and his personal path to architecture. Listen to the brief recording here.

21 February 2017
Lee Calisti was recently interviewed and quoted in the “Picks from your Peers” section for Products for Residential Construction Professionals Magazine, January/February 2017. Additional thanks go out to writer Katy Tomasulo. We work to continue to stay relevant on current materials, especially those made in America.

03 February 2017
lee CALISTI architecture+design celebrates fourteen (14) years of being in business. We’re still here and have many projects on the boards.

21 December 2016
Lee Calisti is honored to be listed among the top 200 Influencers in the Construction Industry, according to Fixr.com. See the post here.

09 November 2016
Lee Calisti was recently interviewed and quoted in the article for Remodeling Magazine, “Design trends in the fiber cement industry.” Additional thanks go out to writer Stacey Freed. We work to continue to stay relevant on trends, materials, and other design solutions related to our project types.

29 March 2016
Look for Lee Calisti’s suggestion for the 12 Handy Apps to Boost Efficiencies for Building Pros on Residential Products Online Magazine, 29 March 2016 feature article.

28 March 2016
Listen to the Pro Construction Guide podcast – Construction Podcast Episode 45: Working with an architect to increase profits to hear Lee Calisti speak with John and Dave at Pro Construction Guide for a great conversation.

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24 February 2016
The City of Greensburg Historic and Architectural Review Board voted unanimously to recommend approval for the renovations to the former Woods and Water building at 212 East Pittsburgh Street for retail tenant occupancy coming in 2016. Read the full article here.

03 February 2016
lee CALISTI architecture+design celebrates THIRTEEN years of being in business!

27 January 2016
We thank Professional Builder for including Lee Calisti on their panel to develop 50 Must-Haves for Today’s Buyers in the January 2016 edition of Professional Builder Magazine. Additional thanks go out to writer Katy Tomasulo.

03 July 2015
The City of Greensburg Historic and Architectural Review Board voted unanimously to recommend approval for the renovations to the former La Rose Shop for the new La Rose Lofts coming in 2016. Read the full article here. Here’s an updated article – 28 August 2015 here.

03 February 2015
lee CALISTI architecture+design celebrates TWELVE years of being in business!

17 December 2014
The City of Greensburg Historic and Architectural Review Board voted unanimously to recommend approval for the demolition of the former Thomas Drug Store Building to make way for Oliver’s Pourhouse Expansion project. Read the full article here.

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23 September 2014
Lee was featured in an online interview with Pennsylvania Homes Magazine discussing the design of a custom house. Read the full article here.
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23 July 2014
Lee was featured on the EntreArchitect weekly podcast with a dream team of architects, Mark LePageJeremiah Russell, and Steve May, from around the country. We discussed how the virtual studio model could be used to help architects collaborate, build virtual teams, and take on larger projects.

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08 July 2014
We are glad to see one of our projects featured in Durability and Design Magazine is now available online. You can read the article here and see the project in our portfolio here.

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16 June 2014
I was honored to join Evan, Neal, and Cormac on their show, Archispeak discussing NCARB‘s buzz about licensure upon graduation. Please feel free to listen and comment.archispeak twitter logo flat neutra 512

12 June 2014
We were glad to see a detail from one of our projects appear in Pittsburgh Home & Lifestyle’s online magazine.

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04 April 2014
Lee Calisti is proud to be interviewed on Novedge‘s Blog  – “How to Love Being an Architect in a Small Town.”

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25 February 2014
Our Hodge Road house is featured on Weyerhaeuser’s The Word on Wood Blog – Tall Walls Add Space to Rustic Pennsylvania Home

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11 February 2014
Lee is honored to share his sketches and thoughts on KlineNYC‘s blog – “Lee Calisti on Sketching.”

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03 February 2014
lee CALISTI architecture+design celebrates ELEVEN years of being in business!

01 February 2014
Lee was featured in the Tribune-Review article “Controlling costs of home construction requires diligence.”

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20 January 2014
Lee Calisti is proud to be featured with his work on Novedge‘s Blog, The Edge – “Lee Calisti Thinks Architect
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05 November 2013
Our Modern Farmhouse project was featured in the Gardenista Blog, “Remodeling 101: Standing Seam Metal Roofs” by Janet Hall

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03 November 2013
lee CALISTI architecture+design was featured in the Tribune-Review article “By Design, 2 Eateries Mix Past and Present in Greensburg, Pittsburgh’s South Side”.

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06 October 2013
Lee was featured in the Tribune-Review article “Traditional Roofing Materials Still On Top.”

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27 September 2013
Be sure to follow Lee Calisti on Twitter @leecalisti – yes, we’re in the 21st century for social media!

07 June 2013
Lee Calisti, AIA was glad to be featured in a Q+A discussion on Sixty7 Architecture Road’s blog. Q+A: Should developed nations encourage developing nations to adopt better building codes and standards?

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09 April 2013
lee CALISTI architecture+design is proud to be the Second Place Architect Winner for the Private Residence, Jeannette, PA, project in the Residential Roofs category for ATAS International, Inc. 2012 Project of the Year.

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22 February 2013
Lee was pleased to have been interviewed by Enoch Sears, a California architect and author of the website and blog “The Business of Architecture. Click below to see the video; the video is around 50 minutes long.

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03 February 2013
lee CALISTI architecture+design celebrates TEN years of being in business!

25 August 2012
Lee will be teaching first-year studio this academic year at CMU’s School of Architecture

17 August 2012
Lee was featured in the Tribune-Review article “Architects get clever in their many different projects.”

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01 July 2012
Lee Calisti, AIA, was interviewed in the July/August 2012 issue of Design Bureau magazine with a photo of a recent project, “modern farmhouse.”

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09 June 2012
Lee was interviewed for the Tribune-Review article “Household dangers sometimes overlooked.”

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05 May 2012
lee CALISTI architecture+design’s “modern farmhouse” is featured in the Tribune-Review article “Custom-designed homes well worth the extra cost, advocates say.”

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16 January 2012
Lee Calisti will be teaching first-year studio this semester at CMU’s School of Architecture

23 December 2011
lee CALISTI architecture+design presented the first series of schematic design sketches for the Parkview Boulevard House addition located in O’Hara Township

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19 December 2011
lee CALISTI architecture+design will begin a complete renovation to 1017 Highland Avenue, Greensburg, to convert it into a restaurant and take-out facility.

04 November 2011
Construction starts on the renovations to 112-114 N. Pennsylvania Avenue to convert it to a bar/restaurant for the Rialto2 expansion.

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29 August 2011
Lee Calisti, AIA, will be teaching first-year design studio this semester at CMU’s School of Architecture

23 September 2011
Ace Hardware has opened at 239 East Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg. See progress photos on our Facebook page.

27 September 2011
lee CALISTI architecture+design has started a planning and feasibility study for the Cromie House on Peters Lane in Ligonier, PA, for Seton Hill University. This 1930’s era stone house was recently donated to the University by a SHU alum.

30 September 2011
Construction Documents are complete for the Welty House at 117 West Otterman Street, Greensburg, for Seton Hill University. Construction is intended to start in the next month or two.

11 July 2011
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01 July 2011
lee CALISTI architecture+design has completed the Schematic Design Studies for the Welty House at 117 West Otterman Street, Greensburg, PA, for Seton Hill University and will begin Construction Documents this month. This former Victorian house bought by the University during the design and construction of its Performing Arts Center will be used by the Hospitality and Tourism Department for visiting guests of the University. The project is scheduled to open during the late Spring or early Summer of 2012.

18 May 2011
The hallways at Maura Hall on Seton Hill University’s campus are brighter due to new paint colors chosen by lee CALISTI architecture+design

19 April 2011
Lee Calisti, AIA, speaks at the Greensburg Salem High School annual Career Fair

15 April 2011
lee CALISTI architecture+design has completed construction drawings for the renovation/adaptive reuse of 112-114 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA. These two tenant spaces will find a new life as….you’ll have to wait and see.

11 March 2011
lee CALISTI architecture+design has completed construction drawings for the renovation/adaptive reuse of 239 East Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA. This former Nash automobile dealership and most recent tool rental store will find its new life as an Ace Hardware Store.

03 February 2011
lee CALISTI architecture+design celebrates eight years of being in business!

03 January 2011
Lee Calisti, AIA, will be teaching third-year studio this semester at CMU’s School of Architecture

14 October 2010
lee CALISTI architecture+design has completed construction drawings for the renovation/adaptive reuse of 711 West Otterman Street, Greensburg, PA. This former single-family house will find its new life as student housing.

28 August 2010
Lee Calisti will be teaching first-year studio this semester at CMU’s School of Architecture

21 June 2010
Lee Calisti will be teaching Pre-College studio to high school students at CMU’s School of Architecture this summer

12 May 2010
lee CALISTI architecture+design has completed their pro bono design work for the Slippery Rock Baptist Camp Guest Housing. The project provides three separate guest housing units for the camp for special speakers, guests, and camp workers. Lee first attended this camp in the summer of 1980, which influenced his life. Construction has begun!

07 April 2010
Construction has started on the 2soNs acres a mOdern fArmHouse project. See the portfolio section for photos.

03 February 2010
lee CALISTI architecture+design celebrates seven years of being in business!

22 January 2010
Lee Calisti is selected as a committee member for the City of Greensburg’s My Neighborhood Project Committee. This is a residential façade grant improvement project similar to the Elm Street Programs throughout the county. See more information at www.thinkgreensburg.com

01 December 2009
See Lee Calisti interviewed and quoted in the November/December 2009 Issue of Residential Architect, in an article titled “Off the Beaten Path” by Cheryl Weber

21 September 2009
Lee Calisti, AIA, is featured in the autumn 2009 issue of Westmoreland Magazine, “Minimalist View Makes Maximum Appeal,” page 20.

02 June 2009
Along with two other architects, Lee Calisti, AIA participated in the Irwin Project’s Design-A-Thon. This evening was set aside to give pre-selected downtown property owners consultations for improvements that could be made to the facades of their properties as part of the Irwin Project (www.irwinpa.org) and the Design Guidelines set forth by the City of Irwin. As a result of the Design-A-Thon, lee CALISTI architecture+design has been commissioned by the owner of 324 N Main Street to design facade improvements to their two-story building.

10 April 2009
lee CALISTI architecture+design is featured in the March 2009 issue of Columns Magazine, the magazine of AIA Pittsburgh.

18 March 2009
Updated construction photos appear in the Hodge Road Residence and the Dawson Residence in the portfolio section of our website.

16 March 2009
lee CALISTI architecture+design has been commissioned for a 40,000 square foot renovation to Mosites Motorsports on Route 30 in North Huntingdon, PA. Renovations include expanding the dealership within the unused portions of the existing building, a relocated entrance, new finishes, upgraded HVAC and lighting systems, and a new façade. Also included is converting a small adjacent building into a small ’boutique’ scooter showroom with a European café feel to the entrance. Other current office projects include a new 3,000 square foot residence on a ten-acre parcel near Greensburg and several residential additions in Westmoreland County.

09 March 2009
The Calisti residence appears in the March issue of Metal Construction News as the Editor’s Pick, page 76 or online here.

03 February 2009
lee CALISTI architecture+design celebrates six years of being in business.

14 November 2008
lee CALISTI architecture+design proudly announces the launching of its new website in time to celebrate its sixth anniversary. The redesigned website, created and maintained by Mirage Advertising was crafted to reflect the design philosophies of the firm. The beauty of the site comes from a careful study of proportion, composition, and the distillation of elements to their bare essentials. It removes the extraneous so that the real beauty of the design can be truly appreciated.

23 September 2008
The Calisti residence appears in the September 2008 issue of ’ From House to HOME magazine.’ An online version is available at FHTH Sept 08 contemporary_meets_cozy.pdf

26 April 2008
The Calisti residence has won an Award of Merit from the 2007 Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Pennsylvania Excellence in Construction competition.

14 April 2008
Celebrating their fifth anniversary, lee CALISTI architecture+design recently had a second private residence published. The Calisti residence appears in the March 2008 issue of ’housetrends’ magazine. An online version is available at
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09 April 2008
A current project for the firm, a concept design and feasibility study for the Discovery and Interactive Science Center in Greensburg, PA appears in the e-newsletter of Pop City, http://www.popcitymedia.com/developmentnews/disc0409.aspx. The Center’s (DISC) mission is to be a hands-on science center with permanent, interactive exhibits designed to engage, educate, and entertain people of all ages and enrich the local community’s quality of life and economic vitality. This project is a 15,750 GSF adaptive reuse of a 1928 bank building in downtown Greensburg. The Center’s eco-centered science theme partners well with the sustainable goals of the architectural response.

01 April 2007
lee CALISTI architecture+design recently had their first private residence published (Armburst Road Residence) The project appears in the April 2007 issue of ’housetrends’ magazine. An online version is available at FHTH Spring 07 The Right Blend.pdf.

26 May 2006
On May 26th, Lee Calisti was invited by East Liberty Development, Inc. to participate in a design charrette for the ELDI Prototype House. The goal of the charrette was for a group of local architects to generate ideas for a prototype house that would fit into a typical neighborhood lot, was sensitive to the context of the area, and incorporated green design. The group also explored plan layouts, site relationships, and how the prototype house could evolve by studying its individual parts.

03 February 2003
lee CALISTI architecture+design is founded…the doors are open.

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