New York Real Estate Journal

FXFOWLE Architects Corporate Business Profiles - Heng-Choong Leong, AIA Senior Associate

February 22, 2010 - Spotlight Content
Name: Heng-Choong Leong, AIA Title: Senior Associate Company: FXFOWLE Architects Location: New York, N.Y. Birthplace: Penang, Malaysia College: Texas Tech University, BArch. First job outside of real estate: Apprentice carpenter First job in real estate or allied field: Assisting my professor in the development of a master plan for the Texas Tech campus What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Founded over 30 years ago, FXFOWLE Architects is an architectural, interior design, planning and urban design firm committed to design excellence, social responsibility and sustainability with offices in New York, Washington, D.C. and Dubai. I'm currently working on developing the exterior envelope for the Jacob Javits Convention Center, Alice Tully Hall and The Julliard School of Lincoln Center and a school in Hunter's Point, Queens. Hobbies: Spending time with my family Favorite book: "The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck Favorite movie: "Goodfellas" Person you admire most (outside of family): Jesus Keys to success: Perseverance and spending time with good people If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? A cook