Leuterio Thomas, LLC

History and growth

• Founded in 2000 by Hedy Leuterio Thomas as a structural engineering firm.
• Began as a one-woman operation in a basement office and grew into a full-service architecture and structural engineering firm.
• Over 26 years of practice, the firm has delivered more than 1,200 successful projects.
• The team has earned 18+ design awards.
• Today, Leuterio Thomas is a team of 20+ diverse and passionate employees.

Practice philosophy

Leuterio Thomas operates as an integrated architecture and structural engineering practice. Architecture and structure are treated as one coordinated conversation rather than separate disciplines.

The firm focuses on:

• Technical rigor in both design and engineering.
• Thoughtful, context-responsive design solutions.
• Projects that perform over time, not only at opening day.

Project types and scale

The firm delivers projects across public and private sectors, from intimate renovations to landmark developments.

Notable experience includes:

• Renovations and smaller-scale improvements.
• Major destination projects such as the MGM National Harbor Theater.
• Ongoing growth into aviation work at DCA and IAD.

Across all work, the emphasis is on integrated delivery, performance, and client-focused solutions.

• Design of environments that serve communities, institutions, and industry.
• Projects that balance vision, function, and long-term performance.
• Close integration between architecture and structure to reduce disconnects during design and construction.

Markets served by architecture

Leuterio Thomas delivers architectural projects across multiple markets, including:

• Education facilities.
• Aviation.
• Transportation.
• Government and federal projects.
• Commercial developments.
• Office and mixed-use projects.

Types of architectural projects

Architectural work ranges from:

• Intimate renovations and interior improvements.
• New ground-up buildings.
• Complex, large-scale developments.

Throughout, the firm emphasizes technical excellence, coordinated design, and enduring performance.

Project delivery at Leuterio Thomas is built around integrated digital workflows that connect architecture, engineering, and project management.

Integrated project delivery

• Design, analysis, and project management are unified within a single workflow.
• Coordination across the full design team happens in real time, improving accuracy and reducing disconnects.

BIM and coordination tools

• Use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) goes beyond traditional CAD production.
• BIM is used to coordinate architecture and structure, visualize building systems, and manage changes more effectively.
• Newforma Project Center is used to manage communication, documentation, and project tracking in one place.

Visualization and client experience

To help clients understand projects before construction begins, Leuterio Thomas uses:

• Lumion renderings.
• Immersive virtual reality (VR) with HTC Vive.

These tools allow clients to experience their projects in a more realistic way, supporting clearer decisions, faster alignment, and greater confidence moving forward.

Leuterio Thomas began as a structural engineering practice and continues to provide structural services as a core part of its integrated offering.

Structural engineering capabilities

• Structural design for new construction.
• Structural engineering for renovations and additions.
• Structural assessments of existing buildings.

Sectors supported

Structural engineering services support projects in:

• Education facilities.
• Federal and government work.
• Transportation.
• Commercial and mixed-use developments.

Approach to structural engineering

• Emphasis on technical rigor and long-term performance.
• Integration of structure and architecture as a single coordinated system.
• Delivery of structures that support how buildings perform and endure over time.

• Use the contact or "Tell us about your project" form available on the Leuterio Thomas website.
• For general inquiries, email info@leuteriothomas.com.

Staying in touch

• You can sign up for the firm's newsletter via the website to receive monthly updates on projects, progress, and ideas.
• Leuterio Thomas maintains an active presence on social media platforms including Instagram and LinkedIn.

For the most current contact details, including any phone numbers or office locations, refer to the contact section of the Leuterio Thomas website.

• Education facilities – K–12 and higher education environments focused on learning, safety, and long-term performance.
• Aviation – Projects at airports including work at DCA and IAD.
• Transportation – Transit-related facilities and supporting infrastructure.
• Office / mixed-use – Workplace and mixed-use developments integrating commercial, office, and other program types.
• Government – Public sector and federal projects.
• Commercial – A variety of commercial building types and tenant improvements.

Across these markets, the firm applies an integrated architecture and engineering approach so each project is designed with both vision and performance in mind.

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