October 2009 – Metro Washington DC-based architectural and planning firm, Lessard Group, Inc., has opened international offices in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and Ahmedabad, India. These offices are in response to a growing demand for Lessard’s award-winning architectural and planning services in the Middle East and Central Asia.

"In addition to our high-rise building and resort projects, we're able to provide high density residential design solutions that work well in these countries' heavily-populated cities. Our expertise in planning urban projects around the greater D.C. Metro area as well as major markets across the United States offers developing markets the advantage of our experience. Our clients are excited to bring our American eye to their regions." said President Chris Lessard.