Jacques Pierre Levet


  • Founding Principal

    Jacques Pierre Levet grew up on his family’s farm just outside New Orleans, surrounded by historic homes and structures that shaped his early appreciation for architecture. This deep connection to place and tradition influenced his understanding of how homes should not only be beautiful but also thoughtfully designed to enhance daily life. Initially pursuing a career in medicine, Jacques later followed his true passion, earning a graduate degree in architecture from the University of Notre Dame, where he focused his studies on American classicism, particularly Greek Revival.

    He began his professional journey at Historical Concepts under the mentorship of Jim Strickland before serving as a project manager and designer with Stan Dixon, working on projects from Palm Beach to Michigan. Jacques also serves on the board of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art's Southeast Chapter and teaches for ICAA National at various universities and courses, sharing his expertise and passion for classical architecture with the next generation. While at D. Stanley Dixon, Jacques furthered his studies with the Attingham Trust, which provided an intensive study of the English country houses, deepening his understanding of classical architecture and design traditions.

    Now, as a principal at Pierre McKell, Jacques draws on this rich foundation to design homes that are both personal and timeless—places that honor their surroundings and enrich daily living.

Connor McKell Bingham


  • Founding Principal

    Equipped with a broad architectural education, founding principal, Connor McKell Bingham has refined a distinctive sensibility and appreciation for vernacular, traditional, and classical architecture.

    A decade-long tenure with Historical Concepts’ president, Andrew Cogar, accelerated Connor’s passion for exceptional design and business. As an architect with Historical Concepts, Connor managed several award-winning projects which can be found published in Architectural Digest, LUXE, and Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles.

    Connor received a Bachelor of Architectural Studies from the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture and was the final undergraduate student to live, work, and study at Frank Lloyd Wright’s homes and studios—Taliesin and Taliesin West. He later earned a graduate degree from the University of Colorado-Denver, giving him a rare immersion into both modernist and classical traditions. Awards and grants, such as his Clinton Scholarships and the J. Neel Reid Prize, laid the groundwork for his commitment to architectural education and research.

    As a principal at Pierre McKell, Connor blends this scholarship and practice to create thoughtful, enduring places. He is driven to advance the classical tradition, mentoring emerging architects, strengthening educational programs, and designing buildings that enrich the lives of his clients.