Leader Design Studio is a Sarasota, Florida based architecture firm well known for its warm, modern, sustainable designs. Founded in 2011 by Chris Leader, AIA the firm has received multiple local and national awards and has designed over 65 projects across southwest Florida. THE SERVICES Leader Design Studio is a full service architecture firm. We specialize in new residences, coastal construction, extensive renovations, condominium renovations, restaurants, professional offices and light commercial. We are a turn-key architecture firm, overseeing projects from initial design through construction administration.