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OUR APPROACH
Founded in 2013 by principal architect Julia M. Leeming, our firm specializes in simple and elegant residential and commercial designs that combine function and beauty and foster meaningful connections to the exterior landscape. We gravitate toward natural materials and their inherent tones and textures, and we are drawn to daylight and how it can enhance the experience of a space.
The process of designing a home or reimagining a commercial space can be equal parts exciting and challenging for any client. We consider it a privilege to support our clients throughout this process and help bring their visions to life. We view every project as a collaboration between us, the client, and the contractor; together, we’re working as a team to create a resonant finished product. Successful architecture hinges upon strong communication, and we are proud of the strong relationships we’ve built within our local community that make these collaborations as seamless as possible and result in unforgettable spaces.
Our team truly loves what we do, and we believe our passion translates to our work. We look forward to turning your vision into reality, too.
MEET THE TEAM
Julia M Leeming, AIA LEED AP
Raised in the US Foreign Service, Julia was exposed from a young age to the physical variety that exists in the world. Her experience learning to adapt to and appreciate unfamiliar surroundings helped her develop a flexible approach to thinking about space and design problems. Julia’s mother was a painter and her uncle was a fellow architect, and her family’s creative work inspired her to pursue a career in architecture.
After receiving her Master’s Degree in Architecture from Yale University in 2006, Julia worked for six years at Sage and Coombe Architects in New York City. While there, she had the privilege of outstanding mentors and was exposed to a wide range of projects, from conceptual design to construction completion. In 2013, she moved to Stonington, Conn., where she began her own architectural practice.
In the last two years, Julia’s independent practice has transitioned to a small firm with two full-time employees who support a growing portfolio of large-scale renovations and custom home designs. Expanding her firm has allowed Julia to provide the same kind of mentorship she received as a burgeoning architect, and she is committed to serving as a resource in her community for the next generation of design professionals.
Julia is a LEED Accredited Professional and holds licenses to practice Architecture in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Lauren Sexton, Designer
Lauren received her BA in Architecture from the University of Kentucky ('21) and recently graduated with her MArch from the Yale School of Architecture ('25). At Kentucky, she was closely involved in several design-build projects that deepened her appreciation for materiality, craft, and thoughtful detail. At Yale, Lauren was awarded the James Gamble Rogers Fellowship, co-founded the Yale Women in Architecture Student Group, and served as a Graduate Teaching Fellow for both undergraduate and graduate design studios. Her academic work was published in Yale’s Retrospecta 46-48, including her independent research where she explored the intersection of design, education, and neuroscience to imagine better classroom environments for the development and well-being of young children. Lauren's professional experience includes work at the Yale Urban Design Workshop and summer internships at Newman Architects in New Haven, Conn., and Architectural Artisans in Louisville, Ky., where she worked on local commercial and residential projects.
Adimchi Atisele, Designer
Adimchi received her HBA in Architectural Studies from the University of Toronto in 2023, where she specialized in the technology of architecture, landscape, and urbanism. Her thesis, titled “Sensitive Densification,” explored alternative methods of urban growth that could preserve the unique fabric of Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood.
In 2026, Adimchi graduated with an M.Arch from the Yale School of Architecture, where she was the three-time recipient of the Michael Marshall Scholarship. Her work on architectural decay, reuse, and reconstruction was published in Yale’s Retrospecta 47 and 49. Adimchi’s prior professional experience includes campus planning and project management internships at Yale’s Capital Projects Team as well as an architectural internship at the Context Workshop in Boston.
