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Details Behind Design

Sketch of building with outdoor seating and landscaping

conceptual hand sketch of Good Zoo at Oglebay Resort, Wheeling WV

  • LDL Studio was founded by identical twin brothers Glenn and Gary Lepore in 1995 and incorporated in 1996.

  • Glenn and Gary Lepore are both graduates of the Rhode Island School of Design and the Architectural Association School of Architecture, London, England.

  • LDL Studio has the distinction of being one of the oldest operating RISD Alumni owned Architecture firm in Rhode Island.

  • LDL Studio is a registered Firm with National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and has the ability to practice Architecture in 23 States in the United States of America.

  • We are active members of the American institute of Architects (AIA).

  • We have adopted the AIA framework for Design Excellence 2030.

  • We are members of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and maintain LEED Certification.

  • We are members of the Indian Gaming Association and have active or completed projects on five national Native American reservations.

LDL Studio is celebrating over 350 successful projects and...

Hand-drawn design: Exhibit building, landscaping, and water feature

hand sketch of Wallaby Exhibit at Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence RI

  • In our history LDL Studio has successfully completed over 350 restaurants and hospitality projects throughout the United States, Canada, Caribbean and abroad.

  • LDL Principal Glenn M. Lepore has received three National Design Awards and was named one of the "40 under 40" Designers of the Year for the inaugural List for Hospitality Design Magazine.

  • In the last ten years, we have successfully completed 45 university and college dining projects.

  • LDL Studio has received two AIA Design Awards and three Builders Association awards for projects completed in New England.

  • LDL Studio is a member of the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUF).

  • LDL Studio is a recipient of A Hospitality Design Awards 17th Gold Key Edition for a pandemic design solution. 

  • In the last ten years, LDL Studio has successfully completed five international projects in Mexico, the Bahamas, Ireland, Canada, and England.

  • LDL Studio is the recipient of Most Original Vignette/ Peoples Choice Awards at the 2013 HI Connect Design Trade Show, Nashville TN.

  • Gary and Glenn are often invited to lecture on trending designs, most recently a lecture on LED lighting and color theory presented to the Spa Industry Association national conference in Las Vegas.

  • Five languages are spoken within the members of our team.

Long bar with many seats, multiple screens showing sports, and EBC logo

Eli's on Whitney
Hamden, CT

Key Values

  • Our work environment is open to input and involvement from all of our team and staff.

  • We listen to our clients, understanding their vision, goals, and investment that will determine their needs and then respond with solutions that exceed expectations.

  • We challenge the status quo by addressing the bigger, more important questions and concerns of our clients, consultants and the project itself.

  • We bring brand equity and add value to every team that we are a part of.

  • The foundation of our practice is a team approach.

  • The level of dedication to quality in our work is unsurpassed.

  • We respect the environment and each other by making conscious decisions with all of our choices.

  • We stride to be conscious of the environmental impact our projects may have and strive to make good choices with our solutions on materials, design engineering including our goal for Bio-sensitivity and the lightest touch approach to the built environment. 

  • The creative collaboration between client, consultants, team members, staff and fabricators are the core values of each successful project.

  • We integrate all of our design services and expertise into every aspect of a project and its delivery.

  • Our firm’s Leadership is registered in 23 States and holds NCARB and LEED certification.

  • As an equal Opportunity Employer our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of protected characteristics like race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This commitment ensures that all individuals are treated fairly and have equal access to employment and advancement opportunities. 

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