Architect | Colorado Front Range
Richard Lefcourt
Richard is a licensed architect and former general contractor with extensive experience in custom home design, urban planning, and commercial architecture across the Front Range, Florida and elsewhere. He approaches the real-world needs of his clients with creative solutions that are functional, spatially efficient, aesthetically satisfying, and economical to build.
His work spans an impressive range: master community planning, urban renewal, custom and spec homes, townhouses, multi-family apartments, retail centers, food service, office interiors, and more. As General Contractor, Richard has designed and built 17 custom and for-sale homes, retail shopping centers, basement finishes, and numerous residential remodels, incorporating his ‘hands-on’ experience into each of his designs.
Richard has completed projects across the U.S., including New York City, Washington D.C., North Carolina, Florida, Colorado, Oregon, and internationally in the Bahamas, and Mexico.
Over the years, I’ve met people who, despite making one of the most significant investments of their lives, were penny wise and pound foolish. They regretted the design errors they made by doing things themselves or by relying on a contractor’s draftsman instead of an experienced professional. Good design can be life changing. An efficient, functional environment is supportive and comforting. Architecture with eye-catching curb appeal instills joy and pride of ownership.
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Credentials
Education
Bachelor of Architecture: Pratt Institute, New York, NY
Master of Science, Urban Design: Pratt Institute / George Washington University, Washington, DC
Licenses & Certifications
Licensed Architect: State of Colorado
Former Licensed Architect: State of Florida
Former Licensed General Contractor: State of Florida; City of Boulder, CO; Town of Erie, CO
Professional Experience
Architectural & Urban Designer: District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency, Washington, DC
Architectural Designer: Morris Lapidus Associates, Miami Beach, FL
Architectural & Urban Designer: Earl M. Rader & Associates, Miami, FL
Architectural Designer and Community Planner: GAC Properties, Miami, FL
Affiliations & Leadership
Former Chief Building Official - Town of North Bay Village, FL
Former Member - North Miami Parks and Beautification Board
WHAT Clients ARE SAYING:
★★★★★
“Richard was awesome to work with. He did a few iterations with us until we were happy with the design.”
Ashok Reddy
★★★★★
“Very experienced, thorough, ethical and high quality architect. Good communicator, answers phone calls, works with a high degree of detail and collaboration. Knows his business very well, gives good advice.”
Jeff Kraft
★★★★★
“Richard has done a complete house design and build, a basement finish and a basement redesign over the years for us. Richard is excellent to work with. His designs are not only attractive but highly functional. He listened to our needs and wants and gave us great advice which was helpful in making all the necessary decisions required. I wouldn’t hesitate to use him on any future projects.”
Susan Liebfritz
Bring your vision to life
As both architect and former builder, Richard bridges the gap between design and construction so your project stays on budget and on schedule.