The Impact of Immersive Design on Mental Health

LEWA Awarded Arlington 8

Having just celebrated its 100th Anniversary, Arlington Fire Station No. 8 has a historied past, dating back to 1918. It was then that a group of African American volunteer firefighters… read more

Save the Date!

MAY 14-16, 2019 LeMay Erickson Willcox Architects is pleased to announce our participation in the 2019 Firehouse Station Design Conference and 1-On-One Pre-Conference hosted by Firehouse Magazine. This year's presentations… read more

Engine Company 16 Honored

ENGINE COMPANY 16 RECEIVES A 2018 F.I.E.R.O. FIRE STATION DESIGN HONOR AWARD  JURY SUMMARY: Exceptional architectural project within the confines of a registered historical building. Restoring the exterior to its… read more

Boxed Up and Ready to Go

O'Rourke, R. (2018, Fall). Boxed Up and Ready to Go. Architecture DC, 16-22.

LEWA Designs Recognized

Firehouse Magazine announced the winners of its fifth annual Station Design Awards program, which recognizes outstanding architecture and design from fire departments nationwide. We are honored to receive this years' Training… read more

Fontaine Wins USGBC Virginia Leadership Award

The USGBC Virginia community is committed to transforming the way buildings are designed, constructed and operated in the Commonwealth. Achievement of LEED certification demonstrates a commitment to greater energy, water… read more

VHDA Tax Credits Help Transform the Historic Lorton Reformatory

In 2010, Fairfax County began negotiations for a public-private partnership with The Alexander Company & Elm Street Development for the adaptive re-use of the old Lorton Reformatory, located in Lorton,… read more

Bailey’s Crossroads Shelter and Supportive Housing Breaks Ground!

On April 5, 2018 members of LeMay Erickson Willcox Architects attended the ground breaking ceremony for the new Bailey's Crossroads Community Shelter and Supportive Housing facility located at 5914 Seminary Road,… read more

Firehouse World 2018: New Challenges – Same Priorities

The theme of the 2018 Firehouse World conference was New Challenges-Same Priorities, underscoring the fire services's unwavering commitment to their ever-present priorities; life safety, incident stabilization and property preservation. As… read more

Proper PPE Storage

Protection, handling, and cleaning of PPE are critical to the health and well-being of a firefighter. Unless gross decontamination occurs on scene, gear that is exposed to smoke, carcinogens, and… read more

2017 NFPA Responder Forum

As an invited speaker at the 2017 NFPA Responder Forum, Paul Erickson presented “Fire Station Design and Exposure Control” to fire service leaders and the inaugural NFPA Responder Forum class.… read more