Boston Women’s Workforce Council Features Leers Weinzapfel Associates in BWWC 100% Talent Compact Signer Spotlight Series, “A Conversation with Juliet Chun, AIA Associate and Josiah Stevenson, Principal”.

“The values we hold internally as a company, such as equity and sustainability, are infused in all aspects of our projects – from thinking about where we source our materials and their embodied carbon, to working with clients to ensure the design and space are inclusive for everyone.” – Juliet Chun, AIA, as quoted in BWWC.

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The Architect’s Newspaper Digital Issue – Mass Timber 2023

Five of our recent Mass Timber projects, Williams College Davis Center, Woodland Wonders Nature Preschool, Cornell University Ann S. Bower College of Computing and Information Science, and Conservation Legacy Center have been featured in The Architect’s Newspaper Digital Issue Mass Timber 2023.

“[…] In recent decades, the team has been focused on expanding their knowledge and understanding of mass timber as an architectural material. Five recent projects featured here have taken timber and wood products to new heights for a variety of programs, from affordable housing to an ivy league college campus.” – The Architect’s Newspaper

See Digital Feature Here: https://issuu.com/archpaper/docs/an_1023_timber_issue

We are excited to announce that Harvard District Energy Facility has received the AIA New England Architecture Honor Award for the institutional/Commercial category!

“The American Institute of Architects has a long tradition of recognizing individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements in support of the profession of architecture and the AIA. The New England Design Awards program celebrates architects from, and architecture in, New England.” – AIA New England Architecture

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This past Friday, October 27th, we celebrated LWA Co-Founders and Principals Andrea Leers, FAIA, and Jane Weinzapfel, FAIA, as 2023 honorees at the Architectural Record Women in Architecture Awards in New York City.

“The awards program, the only one of its kind in the U.S., shines a spotlight on the increasingly significant contributions of women design leaders, across generations and specialties. The annual awards ceremony not only acknowledges outstanding achievement but serves as inspiration to younger architects moving up in the field. In addition to honoring the 2023 recipients, this year’s event will also celebrate the 50+ design leaders who have been recognized since the program’s launch.” – Architectural Record

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Join Principal Ashley Rao AIA, LEED AP, CPHC, at The Plan Perspective, October 26th in New York City! Ashley is a panelist for “PATHWAYS TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE” panel discussion.

“Perspective USA is a one-of-a-kind forum on Architecture and Interior Design, organized by the international architecture magazine THE PLAN, launched in 2013 and now at its 10th edition. [..] Taking advantage of the international network developed over the years by THE PLAN magazine, Perspective brings together the full range of sector operators, unfolding as a working day with a dedicated cultural program of speeches held by long-standing and up-and-coming architecture firms, interior design and engineering practices.” – Plan Perspective 

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Adohi Hall at University of Arkansas has won an award for Future House International Residential Award for the Affordable, Social, and Community Living Housing category.

“Future House International Residential Awards arise from the convergence of residential design and architectural vision, with the aim of championing and honoring novel and inventive residential projects on a worldwide level.” – Chicago Athenaeum & Global Design News – Future House International Residential Award

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National Museum of Forest Service History has been shortlisted in the Future Education category for the World Architecture News Awards!

“The World Architecture News Awards brings together the most senior and influential professionals from across Architecture to recognize and celebrate excellence. The Awards shine a spotlight on the standout architectural projects and the amazing people and teams behind them.” – WAN

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LWA Co-Founder and Principal, Andrea Leers, FAIA, recently presented at the AIA Women’s Leadership Summit on September 13, 2023. Andrea presented on “Generations of Women-Led Design Firms and the Path to Entrepreneurship” with Ann Beha, FAIA, RAIC, Catherine Truman, AIA, LEED and Natasha Espada, AIA, NOMA, LEED.

“The profession is changing, and it’s about time. Women’s Leadership Summit, founded by AIA, exists to support and empower women on their leadership journeys and break down the barriers that get in their way. This premier event brings together the industry’s largest network of diverse women in architecture, design, and the allied building industries who are moving into leadership roles and manifesting the careers they want—all while making a difference in the world.” – The American Institute of Architects

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“Established in 1982, Leers and Weinzapfel’s eponymous Boston-based practice has garnered more than 200 international, national, and regional design awards, including the 2007 AIA Firm Award—the first women-owned firm to receive the honor. Together heralded as leaders in campus and urban design, Leers is a pioneer in the use of mass timber in academic settings while Weinzapfel is recognized for her expertise in infrastructure and transportation design. Leers and Weinzapfel are also dedicated educators and have taught at institutions in the Boston area and beyond.” – Architectural Record

The Women in Architecture Awards, Observing its tenth anniversary as the only awards program in the United States that recognizes and promotes notable women in the field. The honorees will be celebrated at the Women in Architecture Awards event on October 27th in New York City.

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In partnership with the Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program we hired 2 Boston Public School students who are interested in pursuing a career in Architecture. The program is organized by the Boston PIC (Private Industry Council), who connect BIPOC students with local businesses in the design and construction industry. In our 7-week paid internship, the students are introduced to the fundamentals of architecture, exposed to various professional and academic paths possible within the architecture field, as well as the general professional development skills necessary for starting down their own path. Our internship allows these students to build up their own portfolio through independent design exercises, and to contribute to real projects by joining various design team discussions in the office. For many years we have supported other summer programs each year for BPS high school students and other public high school students to gain exposure to architecture; one graduated from college as an artist, and another will graduate with a professional degree in architecture next year.