Lee Bryan

Born in Valdosta, Georgia, Lee Bryan started his college career at Valdosta State. In his first year, he read an article of a designer profiled in Architectural digest that sparked an interest in the appealing functions of design. As a result he transferred to the University of Georgia and graduated with a Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design. After graduation, Bryan sought to turn his degree into a profession and moved to Miami to further develop his skills and talent.

Bryan’s portfolio includes a wide variety of designs ranging from an upscale, contemporary automotive showroom (Atlanta Classic Cars) to classic, elegant Panamanian homes, to hospitality projects — such as hotels and meeting spaces. The extent of his ability to accommodate the diverse needs of each client is impressive, and his technique is simple: he simply follows a client’s lifestyle.

“I have to know and understand the people with whom I work. I am not designing for me. I’m designing for them.” From traditional to modern, Bryan takes an original approach to every project. The preferences of the customer, the design of the space and the desired feel and style of the project are taken into consideration and designed with precise attention to detail.

Previous projects include the Gamboa Rainforest Resort and the Miramar Inter-Continental hotel in Panama. The Gamboa Rainforest resort, one of Bryan’s larger and more specialized projects, overlooks the Chagres River and is adorned with colors that are comparable only to the environment that the resort is located. The Miramar Hotel has become a landmark in Panama, and with its elegant furnishings, Bryan succeeds in capturing the stunning attraction of the eighth wonder of the world.

Maintaining a fresh outlook with every new relationship, Bryan continues to gain clients in various foreign locations while his following of private clients also increases. From the beaches of Panama to the skyscrapers of Atlanta, each project is personalized for the client. “People don’t want to see their neighbor’s house and furniture,” says Bryan. “I try to create something that’s one of a kind.” With examples of contemporary designs, traditional designs, art deco, and classic French, his portfolio reinforces the fact that his designs are as diverse as the clients he serves.