LEO A DALY expertise on adaptive reuse featured in The Military Engineer

LEO A DALY Federal Account Lead Aaron Wilt and National Director of Engineering Kim Cowman coauthored an article in the March/April 2025 issue of The Military Engineer about the benefits of adaptive reuse of underutilized structures in creating efficiency and cost savings

OneWorld Community Health breaks ground on new Career and Training Center

OneWorld Community Health breaks ground on their new, sustainable Career and Training Center, a mixed-use development designed by LEO A DALY.

Mark Pratt of LEO A DALY featured in Hotel Business panel about 2025 trends

“Designers must continue to evolve using inspiration from fashion and product design to help the creative mind evolve from business as usual. I think pulling hyper-local arts and culture are more important now than ever. Authenticity is expected and the idea of a contrived composition no longer validates a sense of place. We strive to create something original and timeless in all we do that ultimately gives our owners a better ROI and NOI. We always think of their money like it’s our money. I also think sustainability and innovation with respect to the same is top of mind for most travelers. People want to protect Mother Earth and our value on projects and ownership that share these values.”

LEO A DALY’s Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas design featured in Sleeper magazine

“Renovations have touched every corner of the property, with new villas designed to weave together the textures, colours and materials of the Texas landscape. Design elements inspired by indigenous Texas flora and fauna include cool, crisp blues that reflect the opulence of Texas Topaz and the bountiful surrounding lakes, and porcelain tile that nods to the earthy tones of sage and cactus. Touches of leather in warm brown and amber tones evoke the nostalgia of the property’s past as a ranch, with stitching details reminiscent of saddle craftsmanship.”

Luxury interior designer Joan Sizemore to lead LEO A DALY Dallas studio hospitality practice

Internationally accomplished designer Joan Sizemore has rejoined LEO A DALY to lead the firm’s hospitality work in its Dallas studio. She will be a senior associate, hospitality market sector leader and director of design for hospitality interiors.

Experienced aviation architecture manager Rey Funes joins LEO A DALY

Rey Funes, with a deep track record of major aviation projects, has joined LEO A DALY as an aviation project director, based in Los Angeles.

A skilled professional with 25 years of experience in architecture/engineering, Rey has worked on aviation architecture of all types and sizes, including multi-billion dollar, terminal-wide projects. Rey has a proven ability to provide holistic advice to clients and design teams on design, risk and value. He is an experienced senior manager who has overseen major projects at international airports including the rebuild of Los Angeles International’s Terminal 4 and the Million Air private terminal in San Bernadino.

“I love solving complex problems to make real-world impact,” Funes said. “I love the challenge of working on systems that require precision, safety, and innovation — knowing that every detail contributes to something that quite literally takes flight is incredibly rewarding.”

“Rey’s adaptable mindset, familiarity with even the largest of projects and holistic understanding of all aspects of a project will elevate our aviation work,” said Giovanni Cortes Caro, aviation market sector leader. “Our clients will appreciate his ability to lead even challenging, complex projects to success.”

For nearly 70 years, LEO A DALY has delivered world class projects and exceptional professional service across the aviation and transportation markets. The firm has worked on over 400 airports globally, including more than 30 major terminals and concourses. Our expertise spans a wide range of aviation facilities, such as passenger terminals, runways, air traffic control towers, logistics, aviation safety, hangars and baggage handling systems. LEO A DALY is recognized for its innovative security infrastructure and protocols, having partnered with organizations like the TSA and FAA to enhance airport security measures. The firm is committed to delivering high- quality, cost-effective solutions that improve airport operations and passenger experiences.