Lester Evan Tour
PRINCIPAL
Lester Evan Tour is a lifelong New Yorker, active in the fields of design, construction, and development for over thirty years. Prior to founding LETA Architecture, Lester worked as a designer for a range of firms throughout New York City. His pragmatic approach and passion for designing within a projects constraints, drove him to start his own firm.
Beyond working in the standard capacity as an Architect, he has contributed to projects as an investor, consultant, and designer, giving him a more balanced and nuanced understanding of the development process. His experience includes both large and smaller scale commercial and residential project development, in addition to the detailed design of custom furniture.
Lester has been a guest design instructor and guest final presentation juror at Pratt Institute and New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Lester is an active contributor to several New York-based charities.
B.Arch, Pratt Institute, 1980
Registered Architect: New York & New Jersey, NCARB Certified
Muriel Ote
Principal and Director of Interior Design, Muriel brings a 25-year journey in shaping spaces across the vibrant landscape of New York City. Her expertise spans both the commercial and residential sectors, reflecting a versatile career trajectory marked by client-centric design solutions.
As both an architect and interior designer, Muriel brings a unique perspective, seamlessly integrating architectural principles with interior design sensibilities to create harmonious environments that resonate with purpose and style. Her holistic approach underscores a deep understanding of how form and function intertwine to elevate the human experience within built environments.
Registered Architect in New York State, NCIDQ certified Interior Designer.