Professional Profile: Ismael Leyva 2022
Ismael Leyva, FAIAName: Ismael Leyva, FAIA
Title: President
Company: Ismael Leyva Architects
Location: 48 West 37th Street, New York, NY
Birthplace: Veracruz, México
Education: Bachelor of Architecture
First job: Draftsman
First job in real estate or allied field: Resident architect for the construction of a Hotel in Acapulco, México
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Continue to contribute to architecture, planning and to the skylines of the cities of today and the future
How do you unwind from a busy day? Relaxing on my balcony admiring the everchanging skyline of Manhattan from “The Greenpoint”
Favorite book or author: “The Fountainhead” by Ayn Rand
Favorite movie: “Forrest Gump”
Favorite streaming series: “Planet Earth”
One word to describe your work environment: Vibrant
Rules to live by in business: Dedication to do your best, professionalism and perseverance.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but not related to you) who would it be and where would you go? Frank Lloyd Wright on the terrace of Fallingwater.
What is your DREAM job? (Something other than your current job) Painter/sculptor