Meet The Office

MEET THE OFFICE

wITH A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE OUR MANAGEMENT LEADs OUR SUCCESS, GROWTH, AND PROGRESS. wE PRIDE OUR SELF ON EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND INNOVATIVE DESIGNS AND MENTORSHIP TO EACH STAFF MEMBER.

William S. Leeds, AIA

William S. Leeds Architect / Principle

William holds a degree in architecture and landscape architecture from the City University of New York. He is licensed architect and active member of the American Institute of Architects. A Manhattan native, he has a passion for the city of New York and enjoys helping its residents find solutions to everyday problems and puzzles through architecture and design.
He believes you should create a synergy between the building, landscape, passive and active system, materiality, craft with budget and performance.

Irvin Ponde, Associate AIA

Lead Architectural Designer / Senior Manager

IRVIN PONDE HAS ALWAYS BEEN FASCINATED WITH ART AND DESIGN, SO MUCH SO THAT he ENDED UP EARNING A DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE. HE SOON JOINED WILLIAM LEEDS ARCHITECT AND WORKED CLOSELY WITH PRINCIPLE FOR OVER 17 YEARS. NOW AS SENIOR MANAGER AND DIRECTOR- HE IS FOCUSED ON LEADING THE FIRM AND OVERSEEING THE ALL RENOVATION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. IT IS BECAUSE OF HIS DRIVE TO MAKE DESIGNS STRONG THAT HE BELIEVES IN LEVERAGING HUMAN CREATIVITY AND NATURAL RESOURCES TOGETHER.

Zeinab Youssef, MFA & MBA

Lead Interior Designer

ZeinaB (Zeina) Youssef is an interior designer with a global perspective and a deep commitment to sustainable, human-centered design. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the New York School of Interior Design and an MBA, combining creativity with strategic expertise. Her professional experience spans Africa, the Middle East, and North America, enriching her work with a fusion of cultural diversity and innovative approaches to design.
Zeina is a firm believer in the synergy between space, sustainability, and human connection, integrating energy efficiency, ecological sensitivity, and cultural elements into her designs. Her approach reflects a philosophy that design should elevate daily experiences, harmonizing beauty, purpose, and sustainability to craft spaces that leave a lasting positive impact.

Thomas E. Crawley

Architectural Designer

Thomas Earl Crawley, an Architectural Designer with over ten years of industry experience offers a unique blend of talents ranging from project management, residential design, kitchen and bath design and specification, millwork, digital & hand-rendering, and furniture design. He has the ability to conceptualize in the third dimension, which allows him to quickly convey design concepts into reality with a discerning eye for detail.
Thomas has tenure with notable Residential Design firms in New York and an extensive project list. He also incorporates additional knowledge from his tenure in design showrooms. This combined experience has made him well versed in residential design and specification. As a design professional, Thomas is enthusiastically passionate, highly organized, proactive, results oriented team player. He meets the expectations of his clients, tradesmen, and colleagues.

Cara Loomis, PhD

Junior Interior Designer

Cara is a junior interior designer and fashionista with a vibrant, research-driven approach to design. With a PhD and a deep background in textiles, she seamlessly blends academic expertise with creative expression, making her an invaluable resource for clients and colleagues. Her global perspective, shaped by time living in Kenya, Namibia, China, and Turkmenistan, allows her to infuse cultural diversity into her work.
An award-winning photographer with four prestigious honors, Cara’s artistic lens and fashion-forward sensibility shape her ability to create visually captivating yet highly functional spaces. Her research-driven approach ensures each design is backed by thoughtful analysis, while her global experiences fuel innovation and cultural expression.
Cara believes interiors should be both beautiful and deeply meaningful. By integrating meticulous research with cultural insights, she crafts spaces that inspire, celebrate diversity, and enhance everyday living.