1. HOSPITALITY
Architecture and Planning

3. LESSARD DESIGN
is an international
architecture and
planning firm
committed to
creating
environments
that inspire
connection,
collaboration,
community
and commerce.
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4. lessard
STUDIO
Lessard Design is an international ar-
chitecture and planning firm commit-
ted to creating environments that inspire
connection, collaboration, community
and commerce. Located in metropolitan
Washington, DC, we also have offices in
Italy, India, New York and the Middle East.
Our award winning designs have been fea-
tured in the New York Times, the Wall Street
Journal, The Washington Post, Urban Land
Magazine, American Builders Quarterly, De-
sign, Develop & Construct Journal, Builder
Magazine, Building Design & Construc-
tion, Professional Builder and Remodeler,
Multifamily Trends, Green Business Quar-
terly and Inform Architecture & Design.
Our understanding of global cultures is
translated through design that is sensi-
tive to cultural geographies, communi-
ties, traditions and values. Lessard firm
leaders have experience working in nearly
20 countries with projects in the Ameri-
cas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Lessard’s diverse international team pro-
vides the expertise to manage clients
through all design phases – from feasi-
bility, strategy and through construction.
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5. we design
leisure.

6. LESSARD STUDIO
URBAN PLANNING
LESSARD DESIGN CREATES CITIES THAT WORK: We provide
strategic and smart planning for existing and growing communi-
ties throughout the world. Our experts work closely with clients
todefineabroadvisionthatmeetsobjectivesandprovideshighly
functional and aesthetically pleasing environments.
We understand how people live, work, and socialize. Our urban
planninganddesigncreatedestinationpointswitheaseofaccess,
public spaces that encourage interaction, and generate relevant
contextinexistingneighborhoods.Weplanforexpansion,growth,
renewal and the future.
SERVICES
Architectural Design
Site Planning and Master Planning
Sustainable Design
Site Analysis
Feasibility Studies
Rezoning and Entitlements
Real Estate Development Expertise
HUD Financing Expertise
Project Financial Analysis
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7. Lessard Studio
we
understand
how people
live, work,
and socialize.

8. lessard
PORTFOLIO
Viewpoints:
Our driving focus is to provide outstand-
ing quality, value, and delivery of prac-
tical and affordable design solutions.
Analyzing each development from a mar-
keting perspective, the firm integrates land
planning and architecture services, offer-
ing clients land use analyses and planning
options to obtain maximum returns on in-
vestment.
Lessard’s long-term, joint working rela-
tionships with highly qualified consultants
ensure full-service attention to detail. We
have a strong and historical knowledge of
development criteria, design, and market
trends, as well as policies and procedures.
We provide unparalleled design leader-
ship and advanced information technolo-
gies, including BIM, to provide efficient
and appropriate trend-setting solutions.
New construction, revitalization, renova-
tion, and repositioning property require a
team with proven success. Lessard cre-
ates solutions that expand clients’ markets
and values. Because we share your point
of view.
© Lessard Design 2012.

9. we design
viewpoints.

10. MARRIOTT’S GRANDE OCEAN RESORT
CLIENT
Marriott Vacation Club International
LOCATION
Hilton Head Island, SC
KEY FEATURES
Suite Hotel/Vacation Villas
All Suites Have Ocean Views
Beach Access
Gazebos
Indoor and Outdoor Pools
Fountains
Fitness Center
1380 SF per Suite
ARDA Gold Award Winner
Work performed by Jim Hanna while at NCG Architects Inc.

11. Marriott’s Grande Ocean Resort

12. MARRIOTT’S GRANDE OCEAN RESORT
Situated on the brilliant beaches of
Hilton Head, SC is Marriott’s Grande
Ocean Resort. The planning of this fa-
cility takes full advantage of the small
site by carefully placing all eleven
buildings so as to allow for ocean
views from every suite. Many live
oaks on the site were protected and
saved enhancing the lush landscape
oftheproperty.Thisimprovedground
plane has a rich environment of ga-
zebos, pools, fountains and trellises.
The stucco finished buildings with
their metal roofs and trellis covered
patios are the back drop for this site.
Each of the 280 suites is a two-bed-
room, two-bath vacation villas with
spacious master suites, separate
living and dining areas, and private
balconies. Just steps from the Hilton
Head Beach, the property include fit-
ness center, and scenic pools over-
looking the Atlanta Ocean.
AwardedtheAmericanResortDevel-
opment Association top honors for
Resort Architecture, the complex re-
mained a design standard for many
future HHI developments.
Work performed by Jim Hanna while at NCG Architects Inc.

13. Marriott’s Grande Ocean Resort

14. OCEAN BEACH CLUB
CLIENT
Gold Key Resorts & PHR
LOCATION
Virginia Beach, VA
KEY FEATURES
Suite Hotel/Vacation Villas
Oceanfront Views
Beach Access
Private Balconies
Indoor and Outdoor Pools
Tiki Bar
Fitness Center
Children’s Center
Work performed by Jim Hanna while at NCG Architects Inc.

15. Ocean Beach Club

16. MARRIOTT’S BEACH PLACE TOWER
CLIENT
Marriott Vacation Club International
LOCATION
Fort Lauderdale, FL
KEY FEATURES
Suite Hotel/Vacation Villas
All Suites Have Ocean or Intracoastal
Views
Gazebos
Pools
InteractiveWaterFountain/SplashPad
Fitness Center
Children’s Center
ARDA Silver Award Winner
NestledbetweenthebeachoftheAtlantic&IntracoastalWaterway,Marriott’sBeachPlaceTow-
ers in Fort Lauderdale is the ultimate seaside retreat. This Mediterranean styled mixed-use
interval ownership and retail high-rise development consists of 6 levels of parking and 18 lev-
els of guest rooms. Spacious one- and two-bedroom villas or deluxe guest rooms situated
atop three floors of retail shops & restaurants. These Fort Lauderdale vacation villas feature
separatelivinganddiningareas,largemastersuiteswithkingbedsandoversizedsoakingtubs,
Work performed by Jim Hanna while at NCG Architects Inc.

17. Marriott’s Beach Place Tower Condominiums
full kitchens, utility rooms with washer/dryer and more. Just steps Marriott’s first urban high-rise resort property. The top level has an
from the sand and surf, as well as world-class shopping and dining, owner’sloungeviewingboththeAtlanticOceanandtheIntracoastal
the villas for rent in Fort Lauderdale offer easy access to all that this Waterway. The Architect of Record is Roy D. Smith & Associates
exciting city has to offer. Awarded the American Resort Develop- andNCG’sresponsibilitiesincludedesignoftheresidentialtowerand
ment Association honors for Resort Architecture, the complex was construction documents of the units as well as peer review.

18. CONCORD HOTEL
CLIENT
Cappelli Enterprises
LOCATION
Kiamesha Lake, NY
KEY FEATURES
1,500 Guest Rooms
2,500,000 SF Development
1,000,000 SF Parking Garages
4-star Resort
Business Center
Conference Facilities
Meeting Rooms
Exhibition Space
7,500-Seat Arena/Events Center
1,400-Seat Performing Arts Center
Spa
4-star.
The Concord Resort, Spa, Casino and Con- Thedevelopmentfeaturesseveralpublicas-
vention Center, Lake Kiamesha, New York sembly venues: a 1,400-seat performing
- The Concord Resort is a $1 billion multi- arts center; a 7,500-seat arena/event center;
phase,2,500,000SFmixed-usedevelopment andgenerousballroomandmeetingfacilities.
currentlyunderconstructioninupstateNew LessardGroupdesignedthecampusmaster
York. The development includes a 1,500- plan for this 1,600-acre resort as well as the
room hotel and spa in two high-rise towers; architectureforthebuildings.Whenfullybuilt
over 100,000 SF of retail, restaurants, night out,thedevelopmentwillconsistofapproxi-
clubs and lounges; and a 100,000 SF casino. mately1.5millionSFofair-conditionedspace
and 1 million SF of parking garages.

19. Concord Hotel

20. DUBAI WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
KEY FEATURES
Master Planning and Architecture
5-Star Waterfront Resort and Spa
720 Luxury Residential Units
600 Luxury Hotel Rooms
70,000m2 of Office and Retail
Convention Center
8 Restaurants
Marina
5-star.

21. Dubai Waterfront Mixed-Use Development

22. KAVARNA BAY
LOCATION
Balchik, Bulgaria
Designed by Rado Ivanov while at LP Consult

23. Kavarna Bay

24. BALCHIK BEACH AND GOLF RESORT
LOCATION
Balchik, Bulgaria
Designed by Rado Ivanov while at LP Consult

25. Balchik Beach and Golf Resort

26. RITZ CARLTON STAMFORD MIXED-USE
CLIENT
Cappelli Enterprises
and Ritz-Carlton
LOCATION
Stamford, CT
KEY FEATURES
Urban Design
Multi-Family
Condominiums
Multiple Building Types
Multiple Building Sizes
Public Use / Common Areas
Sustainable Design Features
Historic Significance

27. Ritz Carlton Stamford Mixed-Use
RITZ CARLTON is a mixed-
use development comprised of
two 40-story towers above a po-
dium base, 300 residential units,
150 hotel rooms, resident and ho-
tel guest amenities, 10,000 SF spa,
conference center with ballroom
and meeting rooms, 50 corporate
atelier suites, signature restau-
rants, 70,000 SF of retail, and struc-
tured parking.

28. THE SANDS
LOCATION
Turks and Caicos Islands
Designed by Rado Ivanov while at LP Consult

29. The Sands

30. THE SANDS
Designed by Rado Ivanov while at LP Consult

31. The Sands

32. RITZ CARLTON NORTH HILLS
CLIENT
RXR Realty
LOCATION
North Hills, Long Island, NY
KEY FEATURES
Ritz-Carlton
Multi-Family
Ballroom
Business Center
Spa The RITZ-CARLTON RESIDENCES, North Hills offers the exclusivity and pri-
Clubhouse vacy of a luxurious gated community with the only Five-Star lifestyle on the North Shore
of Long Island, just 20 miles from Manhattan. The sprawling residences feature the leg-
endary services of the world-renowned hotel company coupled with a stately 35,000
square foot clubhouse, encompassing world-class interiors a private health spa and fit-
ness center, grand ballroom, wine tasting lounge, private dining rooms a club room,
screening theater and board room.

33. Ritz Carlton North Hills

34. lessard
TEAM
The Lessard Design team provides services across the United States
as well as the Middle East, and India regional markets. The firm and its
leaders have experience working in nearly 20 countries with projects
in the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Instrumental in the
design of more than 460 industry and design awards, Chris Lessard’s
projects have been recognized in prominent national publications such
as The New York Times Homes magazine, Wall Street Journal, Washing-
ton Post, Builder, Professional Builder & Remodeler, Multifamily Trends,
Urban Land and Inform Architecture+Design. Various industry associa-
tions such as Urban Land Institute (ULI), International Builders, Multi-
Family Housing and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) feature
the firm’s members as keynote speakers at national conventions, semi-
nars and conferences.
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35. Our Thought Leaders
CHRIS LESSARD LIVIU MARZA
Fairmont, Battery Wharf
Ritz-Carlton North Hills
Tsingtao Mangrove Tree Qingdao
Concord Hotel
Autobahn Hotel Dasing
Lecount Square
Hotel Victoria Cluj-Napoca
Ritz-Carlton Stamford Mixed-Use
JAMES V. HANNA II STEPHEN MORIAK
Suburban Lodge Atlanta
Marriott’s Manor Club
Marriott’s Beach Place Tower
Marriott’s Grande Ocean Resort
Bawadi Hotel & Residences
GREG MOORE
OBC Hotel & Residences
Ocean Beach Club Hotel and Villas Aflaj Al Foah Community and Resort
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Interiors Renovation The Home Collection at Camana Bay
Westin St. John Replanning
Sheraton Vistana Resort Replanning
Hyatt Regency Kansas City Interiors Renovation
Hyatt Regency St. John Hyatt Camp KEVIN PENNINGTON
Marriott Midtown Suites Westin Annapolis
Hyatt Regency Cambridge Renovation Marriott Worldgate
RADO IVANOV
Kavarna Bay
Balchik Beach and Golf Resort
The Sands
*projects listed above represent the personal professional experience in hospitality design by the individual listed.

36. contact
CHRIS LESSARD
8521 Leesburg Pike
Suite 700
Vienna, VA 22182
P: 571.830.1810
E: clessard@lessarddesign.com
W: www.lessarddesign.com
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37. visit us online at www.lessarddesign.com
we design
strategically.

38. WASHINGTON DC
8521 Leesburg Pike
Suite 700
Vienna, VA 22182
USA
Tel: +1.571.830.1800
Fax: +1.571.830.1801
NEW YORK
3 West 57th Street
10th Floor
New York, NY 10019
USA
Tel: +1.212.871.5919
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AHMEDABAD
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Ahmedabad 380051
India
Tel: +91.(0)79.4007.0026
Mob: +91(0)99.7431.3681
© Lessard Design Inc.
2012. All work performed
by or under the supervision
of Chris Lessard.