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From the first drawing to opening day.

Hotels, fitness clubs, stores, offices and luxury homes, designed, built and maintained by one firm.

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About LMI Designs

At LMI Designs, we make interiors exceptional

LMI has designed and constructed thousands of successful business environments and commercial spaces for more than three decades. From the initial architectural plans to interior designs and complete installations, we place the focus squarely on your business needs. We specialize in the WOW factor with the latest in technology, lighting, and effects.

One firm, every discipline

Everything a commercial space and luxury home needs, from draft to finished project

Architecture

Plans, drawings and permits, from lease signing to approval.

Architectural design

Interiors

Lobbies, showrooms, offices and private residences, with millwork and finishes built in.

Luxury homes

Construction

Build-outs, renovations and new construction by our own crews.

Commercial construction

Landscape

Grounds, gardens, terraces, rooftops and estates, planned with the building.

Landscape design

Design-build

A single contract and one accountable team for the whole project.

How design-build works

Property care

Seasonal upkeep, repairs and landscape care after completion.

Property maintenance

Selected work

Hospitality, fitness and retail.

Push Fitness Clubs

Push Fitness Clubs

Four New York locations

Refinery Hotel

Refinery Hotel

Manhattan, New York

Muscle Up Gym

Muscle Up Gym

Commercial fitness

Residences and estates

Phipps Estates

Phipps Estates

Palm Beach, Florida

Fairfield Residence

Fairfield Residence

Fairfield, Connecticut

Oyster Bay Residence

Oyster Bay Residence

Oyster Bay, New York

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Projects in motion

Films from the job site

Aerial view of the pool and grounds at a luxury residence in Charleston, South Carolina▶

Charleston, SC: luxury residential renovation.

Drone view over the pond at the Fairfield Residence▶

Fairfield Residence, Connecticut: drone footage of the residence, grounds, pond and patios.

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Design and construction

Innovation realized through construction

For more than 35 years, LMI has helped businesses realize their full potential by providing top-quality design and construction services nationally and in the Tri-state area. From renovations to new construction, LMI can help with every design and construction process. As a trustworthy architect-led design-build firm, we help clients realize the impossible. We handle every step of the process, from securing permits to thinking outside of the box to execute visually stunning designs. Our focus on creating evocative and immersive customer experiences paired with our deep understanding of the latest technologies and design practices allows our clients to see increased sales and enhanced brand reputation.

Vaulted lobby at the Refinery Hotel

Our process

Analysis, planning and realization

Analysis

We meet with all clients to determine the scope of the project and determine the time and budget required to achieve the desired outcome. Our decades of experience allow us to anticipate any design and construction process pitfalls.

Planning

Successful execution requires a commitment to planning. Because our ultimate goal is for projects to be completed on time and under budget, we take the extra time to fully grasp the true requirements of every project and understand our clients’ ultimate goals.

Realization

Our team of architects, designers, project managers, and our own crews will work in unison to complete your project. We realize that time is always of the essence and take advantage of our decades of experience to complete projects on time. Frequent and prompt communication helps keep clients up to date on the status of projects, including any adjustments that may need consideration.

From the journal

Notes on design and building

Design-build

Design-build, explained

Why hiring one firm to design and build your project can save time, money and a lot of phone calls.

Commercial

Signed a lease? Here’s what happens next

A plain-English guide to the steps between signing a commercial lease and opening your doors.

Retail

Designing a store around how customers move

Good retail design starts with the path a customer takes through the door, not with the fixtures.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Where does LMI Designs work?

The studio is in Westport, Connecticut. Projects span Connecticut, New York and Florida, including Miami, Palm Beach and Boca Raton, and LMI Designs is very active at its office in Charleston, South Carolina.

What is a design-build firm?

A firm that designs and builds a project under a single contract. Instead of hiring an architect and a contractor separately, the owner works with one accountable team, which usually means fewer surprises and faster starts.

Does LMI Designs handle permits and approvals?

Yes. Plans, drawings, permits and approvals are managed as part of each project.

How do I start a project?

Use the consultation form below, or call (203) 505-7047. The team will follow up to discuss the space, the schedule and next steps.

Our locations

Private consultation

Tell us about your space.

Share a few details and we’ll call you to arrange a consultation, usually within one business day.

New York City

(212) 252-2152

Charleston, SC

(843) 790-5377

We never share your details.

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