Established in 2020 by Ľudmila Balážová and Erik Blaho, Project LEA is a multidisciplinary design studio focused primarily on architecture, interior design, and digital design.
At LEA, we strive for simplicity, functionality, truth to materials, respect for nature and context. Our goal is to find a balance between raw and elegant, between natural and enhanced by technology, between traditional and the future. We push the boundaries of what’s possible in the field of architecture and design. We are dedicated to delivering unique, tailored solutions for our clients through constant experimentation and testing of new ideas and technologies. We are always adapting and evolving, always pushing the envelope, always striving for excellence, to stay ahead of the curve. A diverse range of design disciplines allow us to bring a unique perspective and cross-disciplinary approach to our work which can lead to more innovative projects.
Ľudmila Balážová
Ľudmila is a highly experienced architect and a founding member of LEA. She graduated from the Faculty of Architecture and Design of the Slovak University of Technology with a focus on public buildings. Ľudmila has a passion for design, and her expertise in architecture is complemented by her keen eye for detail and sense of new trends. Throughout her studies and after graduation, Ľudmila gained valuable experience in several architectural studios, where she designed commercial interiors for a well-known development company, commercial bank interiors, family houses of various sizes, apartment buildings, and residential interiors tailored to specific clients. At LEA, Ľudmila brings her extensive knowledge, skills and experience to every project, working at the edge of architecture and design to deliver innovative, sustainable and efficient designs. She is dedicated to continuously improving herself and keeping track of every new trend in the industry.
Erik Blaho
Erik is a widely skilled architect and a founding member of LEA. He graduated from the Faculty of Architecture and Design of the Slovak University of Technology with a focus on residential buildings and urban design. During his master’s degree studies, he decided to concentrate on urban planning, in order to gain a deeper understanding of all contexts and to look at architecture from a holistic perspective. After graduation, Erik gained valuable experience in several architectural studios, where he honed his skills in all areas of architecture and interior design. He has worked on projects of all architectural scales, from designing residential interiors to family houses, office spaces, apartment buildings, office complexes, public spaces and designing new city districts. Furthermore, he has gained a unique perspective on architecture and design by working for real estate development companies, and has a deep understanding of the client’s needs and expectations.
awards
2021 – 1st place – Building with a roof tile Tondach V11 – Wienerberger
2020 – 1st place – Display surfaces in architecture – Samsung Electronics