Principal | Studio Leader | VP of Development - Lemay_id

Antony Cestra is a visionary design leader with over 20 years of experience creating transformative environments in the hospitality, luxury residential and cultural sectors. He is Principal, Studio Leader and VP of Development at Lemay_id, where he leads the New York studio with a strategic focus on creating immersive, brand-driven experiences for the world's top hospitality brands and developers.

Lemay is a leading multidisciplinary architecture and design firm based in Canada with a growing international presence. Founded in 1957, the firm is known for its integrated approach, combining architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, interior design, branding and sustainability consulting under one roof. Through its dedicated studios, such as Lemay_id, the firm brings together deep expertise and creative excellence to shape purposeful, human-centred environments around the world.

With experience spanning design, construction, project management and business development, Antony is instrumental in delivering integrated and comprehensive design solutions. He works at the intersection of design, strategy and the built environment, combining creative leadership with operational excellence.

A passionate advocate of sustainable innovation, Antony helps advance Lemay's mission to decarbonise buildings through design and technology. He plays a key role in promoting Fusion EI, Lemay's proprietary energy intelligence platform that enables clients to optimise building performance, reduce emissions and design for long-term impact. His leadership reflects Lemay_id's commitment to reshaping the future of hospitality through resilient and regenerative design.

Antony's collaborative approach, entrepreneurial mindset and deep industry knowledge continue to fuel the firm's growth in the US and internationally, making it a trusted partner for stakeholders and a catalyst for meaningful, future-oriented environments.