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  • Art Underfoot: The Nazmiyal Collection by Ben Evans, Jason Nazmiyal, Elisabeth Parker, Markus Voigt, Hali Publications Ltd., 2023

    1st Dibs Instagram Feature Esplanade Avenue Residence Guest Bedroom, 2020

    Elle Decor Online20+ Winter Color Palettes Designers Are Loving This Year”, 2019

    The Wall Street JournalThe Mediator: Can and Metal Face Off’, 2019

    ArchpaperThe New Orleans Museum of Art flaunts its waterside sculpture garden’ by Aaron Smithson, 2019

    Archinect NewsInside the first modernist house in New Orleans listed on the National Register’ by Antonio Pacheo, 2019

    Art + DesignWhere Grace Meets Gravitas: Lee Ledbetter’s Alchemy of Place’ by Etelka Lehoczky, 2019

    Studio InternationalNew Orleans Museum Unveils Sculpture Garden Expansion’ by Lilly Wei, 2019

    San Antonio Express-NewsNew Orleans architect transforms homes into works of art’, by Diane Cowan, 2019

    Dering Hall OnlineSouthern Charm: Exteriors of the American South’, 2019

    Traditional HomeSeen & Quoted’, 2019

    Paper City MagazineNew Orleans Design Star Finds Houston to be a Welcoming Place. Courting Lee Ledbetter’, 2019

    MetropolisNew Orleans Museum of Art Unveils 6.5-Acre Sculpture Garden Expansion’ by Osman Can Yerebakan, 2019

    Fireside Antiques BlogDesigner Spotlight: Lee Ledbetter’, 2019

    Milieu OnlineWords and Pictures’ by editors of Milieu, 2019

    Incollect E-Newsletter ‘Interior Designer/Architect of the Week featured inDesigner QnA with Tori Golub, Plus Her Top Incollect Picks’, 2019

    Southern HomeBeautiful Balance’ by Margaret Zainey Roux, 2019

    Houston ChronicleArchitect Lee Ledbetter’s new book demonstrates mixing old and new in New Orleans’ by Diane Cowen, 2019

    The Art NewspaperMonumental art and walks on water’ by Victoria Stapley-Brown, 2019

    AD Pro, republished by Yahoo NewsLCDQ Legends 2019: Everything Designers Need to See’ by Jessica Ritz, 2019

    Virginia (UVA Alumni) MagazineClass Notes: Lee Ledbetter (ARCH ‘80) Publication Announcement’, 2019

    Princeton Alumni Weekly OnlineThe Art of Place: Lee Ledbetter - Architecture and Interiors’, 2019

    Business of Home OnlineRequired Reading: Lee Ledbetter - Architecture and Interiors’, 2019

    ASPIRE Design and HomeMust-Reads for Art, Design & Life Lovers: The Art of Place’, 2019

    Elle DecorTruth in Decorating: Garden Variety’ by Charles Curkin, 2019

    52 Weeks of Design and Lex Talks Onlineby Alexa Hampton, 2019

    Dering Hall OnlineElegant Dining Rooms Featuring Philip Jeffries Wallcoverings’, by Sara Essex Bradley, 2019

    1st Dibs Introspective OnlineNew Orleans’ Lee Ledbetter Makes Design Magic by Mixing Past and Present’, by Linda O’Keefe, 2019

    La Dolce Vita OnlineThe Style Files’, 2019

    House Beautiful OnlineSo This is the Secret to Making a Modern Home Feel Cozy’ by Candance Braun Davidson, 2019

    Aspire Design and Home Cover Image and Book Information, 2019

    Traditional HomeLuminary Figures’ by Clara Haneberg, 2019

    Beth Lindsey OnlineSpring Design Book Roundup’ by Beth Lindsey, 2019

    Elle Decor Online30+ Ideas for a Chic Open-Concept Space’ by Monique Valeris and Emily Silverman, 2019

    Artsy OnlineThe Buzziest and Most Beautiful Museums Opening in 2019’ by Benjamin Sutton, 2019

    House BeautifulUnited Paints of America’ by Emma Bazilian, 2019

    Dering Hall OnlineCreative Home Gyms & Fitness Areas’, 2019

    Dering Hall Online LLA is the ‘Featured Professional’ for two weeks

    ID Boston ‘Shopping Magazine Street’, 2019

    DeparturesNew Orleans Renaissance’ by Lindsay Talbot, 2019

    1st Dibs The Study19 Dramatic Bedrooms’, 2019

    Galerie Online9 Dreamy Bedrooms with Incredible Works of Art’ by Geoffrey Montes, 2019

    The New Orleans Advocate ‘A peek behind the wall at a New Orleans contemporary masterpiece’ by Sue Strachan, 2019

    The New Orleans Advocate Party Central: Lee Ledbetter book signing’, photo by Jeff Strout, 2019

    NOLA.com$15 million Besthoff sculpture garden part two is a must-see sequel’ by Doug MacCash, 2019

    The Times Picayune, NOLA.com ‘A New Orleans architect and his love of art and nature’ by Sarah Bonnette, 2019

    inRegister ‘The Art of Place… Ledbetter makes moving among eras and disciplines look effortless’, by Kelli Bozeman, 2019

    The New Orleans Advocate ‘Lee Ledbetter’s ‘Art of Place’ showcases architect’s style, philosophy’ by R. Stephanie Bruno, 2019

    Preservation in Print ‘An architect’s work in his own words’ by Susan Langenhenning, 2019

    BayouLife Magazine ‘Renowned Architect Creates Lasting Impact’ by Laura W. Clark, 2019

    The New Orleans Advocate ‘Boho Chic is out, the 80’s are in” What’s hot, what’s not for interior design for 2019’ by Sue Strachan, 2019

    Buildings of New Orleans by Lake Douglas & Karen Kingsley, University of Virginia Press, 2018

    New Orleans Magazine ‘An Eye for Art’ by Lee Cutrone, 2018

    The New Orleans Advocate ‘Where does work stand on children’s museum, sculpture garden in New Orleans City Park?’ by Helen Freund, 2018

    New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles ‘Levee Living’ by Lisa Tudor, 2018

    New Orleans Magazine ‘Best New Architecture’ by John Klingman, 2018

    The Times-Picayune ‘What can $1.5 million buy in Lake Terrace?’ by Kendra Smith-Parks, 2018

    ART FORUM ‘New Orleans Museum of Art to Expand Sculpture Garden’, 2017

    VIE Magazine ‘A Modern Gem in Historic New Orleans’ by Anthea Gerrie, 2017

    GalerieFairview Residence’ by Lee Ledbetter, 2017

    Dering Hall Online26 Minimalist Livinng Rooms with Style’, 2017

    Galerie OnlineThe World’s 10 Most Beautiful Sculpture Parks’ by Saskia Randle, 2017

    The New York TimesA Modern Art Pioneer Down in New Orleans’ by Sara Ruffin Costello, 2017

    Nazmiyal Collection Line ArticleInterior Designer Spotlight: Lee Ledbetter’, 2017

    Dering Hall50 Must-See Rooms with Layered Lighting’, 2017

    Elle Decor30+ Best Red Kitchens for the Boldest Among Us’ by Emily Silverman, 2017

    Dering Hall50 Ways Designers Incorporate Eye-Catching Artwork’, 2017

    Dering Hall32 Kitchens with Vivid Pops of Red’, 2017

    Elle Decor30 Best Open Floor Plans for Life WIthout Walls’ by Emily Silverman, 2017

    Architectural Digest18 Stylish Homes with Modern Interior Design’ by Hannah Martin, 2017

    Dering Hall57 Elegant Carpeted Bedrooms’ 2017

    Dering Hall25 Rooms with Beautiful Window & Glass Door Designs’ 2017

    Curbed New Orleans ‘NOMA will break ground on its expanded sculpture garden in early 2018’ by Eric Craig, 2017

    The Times-Picayune NOMA’s Besthoff sculpture garden doubling with $15 million addition’ by Doug MacCash, 2017

    Curbed New Orleans ‘New Orleans Museum of Art plans Sculpture Garden Expansion at City Park’ by Eric Craig, 2017

    The Advocate ‘New Orleans Museum of Art moves forward on sculpture garden expansion’ by Chad Calder, 2017

    The Times-Picayune ‘Explore mid-century modern houses in New Orleans…’ by Susan Langenhennig, 2017

    The News Star ‘At Home with Dr. and Mrs. John Ledbetter’ by Katie Burke, 2017

    New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles ‘Urban Oasis: Stylish New Orleans outdoor living spaces large, small and everything between’ by Valerie Hart, 2017

    The Times-Picayune, NOLA.com ‘15 sublime swimming pools: Our favorites from Times-Picayune archives’ by Susan Langenhennig, 2017

    New Orleans Magazine ‘Best New Architecture’ by John Klingman, 2017

    Dering HallNew Orleans Legend Lee Ledbetter’s Top Chandeliers’, 2016

    LuxDecoThe Best of Urchin and Sputnik Lights’, 2016

    The Times-Picayune ‘Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece…’ by Susan Langenhennig, 2016

    Arts Quarterly, NOMA ‘Design Minds: Sara Ruffin Costello and Lee Ledbetter discuss The Essence of Things’, 2016

    Architectural Digest Online The 12 Headboards You Need To See Before Your Next Bedroom Redo’, 2015

    Art in AmericaJoan Mitchell Center Unveils Campus and Residency in NOLA’ by Rebecca Lee Reynolds, 2015

    ART FORUMIn New Orleans, Joan Mitchell Center Makes Its Debut’, 2015

    Inside-Out, The Times-Picayune ‘Picture Perfect: George Dunbar frames his art in modernist gem near Slidell’ by Chris Waddington, 2015

    The New Orleans Advocate ‘Room for Art’ by R. Stephanie Bruno, 2015

    The Times-Picayune Art House: Retreat is painter’s gift to the city’ by Doug MacCash, 2015

    GAMBIT’S CUE ‘Picture This: Designer tips for creating a professional looking gallery wall’ by Liz Meyer, 2015

    New Orleans Magazine ‘Best Local Architecture’ by John Klingman, 2015

    Metropolitan Home - Malaysia ‘A Touch of Refinement’ by Vanitha Pavapathi, 2014

    Design Bureau - Inspiring Interiors ‘French Quarter Fab’ by Margot Brody, 2013

    Elle Decor Outdoor Elements: Surface Tension’ by Ingrid Abramovitch, 2013

    New Orleans Magazine ‘Best New Architecture: Five to Admire’, 2013

    New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles ‘The Benefits of Being Outside’ by Pamela Marquis, 2013

    New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles ‘Modern Love’ by Peter Reichard, 2013

    New Orleans Magazine ‘Best New Architecture: 5 Blueprints to Excellence’ by John Klingman, 2013

    Wallpaper* City Guide ‘New Orleans’, Phaidon Press, 2012

    Athletic Business 25th Annual Architectural Showcase’, 2012

    The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden ‘Art Spaces’ by Miranda Lash, Scala Publishers, 2012

    Architectural Digest ‘Lee Ledbetter Decorates a Historic New Orleans Home’ by Mimi Read, 2012

    New in New Orleans Architecture by John P. Klingman, Pelican Publishing Company, 2012

    AIArchitect Volume 19 ‘Gulf States Celebrate Building Types Grand and Humble’, 2012

    New Orleans Times-Picayune ‘New Orleans libraries turn over a new leaf with state-of-the-art buildings’ by Frank Donze, 2012

    New Orleans Magazine Tops in Design: Our Annual Picks of the Best New Architecture’ by John Klingman, 2012

    Delta Sky Magazine ‘Southern Revival’ by Jason Oliver Nixon, 2011

    Architecture Week ‘New Architecture in New Orleans’ by Danielle Del Sol, 2011

    New Orleans Times-Picayune ‘New Practice Facility at Tulane is Taking Shape’ by Tammy Nunez, 2011

    New Orleans Times-Picayune ‘Renovations to New Orleans area libraries bring them into 21st century’ by R. Stephanie Bruno, 2011

    New Orleans City Business Distinct Designs: Architectural experts provide a variety of favorite buildings in New Orleans’ by Greg LaRose, 2011

    DDI: Display and Design Ideas ‘Eye Candy: Sucre brings modern design to New Orleans’ traditional Magazine Street’ by Kelly Shaul, 2008

    New Orleans City Business ‘N.O. Architects Lean to Edgier, Modern Designs’, 2008

    New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles ‘Design Masters” Honoring the Best in New Orleans Design’, 2008

    New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles ‘In with the New’, 2008

    New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles ‘Stylish Stores’, 2008

    GAMBIT’S CUE ‘Taking Cues from Susan Boyd’, 2008

    GAMBIT’S CUE ‘Kitchens That Cook’, 2007

    Metropolitan Home ‘City Report: The Big Easy Does It’ by Ellen Johnson, 2007

    Decor ‘Southern Exposure’, 2007

    International New Landscape, Public Landscape Art 2007 No. 1 Special Edition ‘The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden’, 2007

    Illuminate: The Art of Lighting Design ‘Sculpture Garden’, 2007

    New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles ‘A Kid in His Candy Store’, 2007

    New Orleans Magazine ‘Top Ten Buildings of the Past Ten Years’, 2007

    The Times-Picayune ‘Sweet, Indeed’, 2007

    New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles ‘Realms of the Senses’, 2007

    Home ‘Crescent City Cool’ by Meryl Levin, 2006

    Inside-Out, The Times-Picayune ‘Area Designs Win Architect’s Awards’, 2006

    British House & Garden ‘Design Solutions’, 2005

    O At Home: An Oprah Magazine ‘How to Renovate Like the Pros’, 2005

    The New York Times ‘In A Brooklyn Bayou’, 2005

    AIArchitect ‘AIA Gulf States Honor 11 Stunning Works of Architecture’, 2005

    AIArchitect ‘AIA Louisiana Honors Six Beautiful Projects’, 2005

    Deco Style ‘Colorful Modernism’ by Monica Neagu, published in Romania, 2005

    Louisiana Gardener ‘Art de Jardin: The New Orleans Museum of Art Sculpture Garden’, 2005

    Gambit Weekly ‘Making a Splash’, 2005

    The Times-Picayune ‘Hotel Sees the Light: Le Cirque Trades Gloomy Gray for a Palette of Color and Pattern’, 2005

    New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles ‘Water Works’, 2005

    New Orleans Magazine ‘Best New Architecture’, 2005

    Inside-Out, The Times-Picayune ‘House is a Work of Modern Art’, 2005

    Inside-Out, The Times-Picayune ‘Letting Nature Dictate Design, 2005

    Southern Woman ‘Masters of Design’, 2005

    Arts Quarterly, NOMA ‘Love in the Garden’, 2005

    InStyle Home ‘Design Tips from the Pros’, 2004

    Metropolitan Home ‘New Orleans: Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden’ by Arlene Hirst, 2004

    Spring in Style ‘Top Designer’s Best Friends’ by Sarah Stebbins, 2004

    Landscape Architecture ‘Easy Does it in New Orleans’ by Allen Freeman, 2004

    Southern Accents ‘Decorating: The Color You Need Now’ by Jane Dupuy, 2004

    Arts Quarterly ‘The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden’, 2004

    New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles ‘What’s Hot, Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden’, 2004

    Biz New Orleans ‘Garden Variety Art in Bloom at City Park’, 2004

    New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles ‘Mixing Old With New’ by Lili Le Gardeur, 2003

    Metropolitan Home ‘Advice + Consent: Help Wanted’ by Kate Walsh, 2003

    Gambit Weekly’s Home Smart ‘Smart Designs: Artful Acquisitions’, 2003

    Metropolitan Home ‘Trade Exchange: Ideas, Information and Inspiration from Design Industry Insiders’ by Arlene Hirst, 2002

    Metropolitan Home ‘What the Pros Know: Company’s Coming, Now What?’ by Susan Kleinman, 2001

    Metropolitan Home: Special 20th Anniversary Issue: design100 ‘20/20 Foresight’ by Sarah Lynch, 2001

    Metropolitan Home ‘The Word: The Busy Buzz on What’s New and What’s To Do’ by Arlene Hirst, 2001

    Gambit Weekly’s Home Smart ‘Great Rooms: The Places Trendsetters Call Home’ by Lee Cutrone, 2000

    Interior Design ‘Real Work’ by Julia Lewis, 2000

    Home ‘Making Arrangements: Advice from a Pro’ by Marco Pasanella, 2000

    Gambit Weekly’s Home Smart ‘Living in the Real World: MTV’s Signature Show Features New Orleans Art & Design’, 2000

    Entertainment Weekly ‘Big Easy Living’ by Mike Flaherty, 2000

    Living In Style Without Losing Your Mind by Marco Pasanella, Simon & Schuster, 2000

    House & Garden ‘Buzz: The Design World Has a Case of Jungle Fever’ by Newell Turner, 2000

    Metropolitan Home ‘Cajun Modern’ by Sharon Donovan, 1999

    The New Republic ‘NYC, RIP’, 1998

    Interior Design ‘United Notions’ by Monica Geran, 1998

    Interior Design ‘The Big Easy…’ by Judith Nasatir, 1996

    If You Lived Here: The City in Art, Theory, and Social Action by Martha Rosler, Dia Art Foundation, 1991

    Vacant Lots A Study Project on Infill Housing in New York’, 1987

    Architectural Record ‘Fillings vacancies: Proposals for low- and moderate-income housing’ 1988

    The New Republic ‘On Architecture: The Breached Wall’ by Herbert Muschamp, 1988

    Architecture Thesis Project, New Orleans Hospice’, 1984-1988

    The Princeton Journal ‘Ritual’, Co-Editor, 1984