Ryan Leichtweisz

Ryan Leichtweisz is a skilled architect and interior designer known for his expertise in creating immersive hospitality and entertainment environments that are well-branded and tell a compelling story.

With a background in theater, Ryan excels at designing spaces that are dramatic, memorable, and like well-curated stage sets.

His remarkable design thinking has significantly contributed to the strengthening of Live Nation's Fillmore brand, having designed four Fillmore theaters with distinct VIP experiences, bars, and kitchens in various U.S. cities.

Ryan's portfolio also includes the design of the renovation of Irving Plaza in NYC, set to reopen in Spring 2020, and playing a pivotal role in the redevelopment of Belmont Park, a renowned horse race track, into a year-round entertainment district with a major league sports stadium and various amenities.

Passionate about creating gathering spaces where people can gather, celebrate, dine, relax, and play, Ryan believes that architecture and interior design should reflect and influence the personalities of the inhabitants while celebrating the human spirit.

He values the immaterial qualities of architecture and utilizes form, space, light, air, and sound to customize each project to the unique needs of his clients and their guests.

Ryan's education includes studying architecture at prestigious institutions such as the Architecture Association of London, Paris American Academy, Terrafirma University of Vicenza, and earning a Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) from the University of Pennsylvania, alongside a BA in Architecture, Business, and Theater from Lehigh University.

Throughout his career, Ryan has been associated with notable organizations such as EwingCole, where he served as both an Associate and a Project Designer, as well as roles at the University of Pennsylvania, MM Partners, LLC, Artefact, Inc., and Lehigh University.

His attention to detail and commitment to comfortable elegance is evident in his projects, where he focuses on fine design elements, material selection, furniture curation, and dramatic lighting to create spaces that not only look good but also evoke desirable emotions and functionality over time.