Designing for Remembrance: An Architectural Memoir

by William P. Lecky

Overview

Designing for Remembrance offers a unique insight into the personal, political, financial, and artistic challenges involved in designing a national memorial. Serving as the Architect-of-Record for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, William P. Lecky worked closely with Maya Lin. His firm also served as architects for the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall. Included in the book are discussions about two other memorials designed by Lecky, as well as his reflections on the World War II Memorial, the Pentagon Memorial, and the World Trade Center 9/11 Memorial in New York.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015871234
Publisher:	LDS Publishing
Publication date:	05/12/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	184
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

William P. Lecky, FAIA. A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Architecture, William Lecky is perhaps best known for his work as Architect-of-Record for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and as Architect for the Korean War Veterans Memorial, both on the National Mall. But in addition, he has enjoyed design opportunities, ranging from several projects at the White House, the Blair House, the Vice-President’s House, the National Building Museum, several of the Smithsonian Museums, the National Zoo, the National Children’s Center, and numerous government agencies, as well as new custom homes and residential renovations.

Awards. Mr. Lecky has appeared in newspaper articles, television interviews and documentaries for the Discovery Channel, the Smithsonian Channel, NPR, NBC, CBS, ABC, and several private production companies. He has won a National AIA Design Award, a Presidential Design Award, numerous regional AIA Design Awards, the National AIA 25 Year Award, the Virginia Distinguished Achievement Award, and the AIA Silver Medal. On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the AIA, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was cited as one of the top ten designs in its history. Lecky is a member of the AIA College of Fellows.

Mr. Lecky is President and Founder of Lecky Design Studio in McLean, Virginia. He can be reached at . His website is www.LeckyDesignStudio.com

Editorial Reviews

"William P. Lecky, FAIA has just published a fascinating book on memorial design. Bill's book, Designing for Remembrance...An Architectural Memoir, offers a unique insight into the personal, political, financial and artistic challenges involved in designing a national memorial. The book is written from the perspective of an "insider," with many unique stories that could only be told by someone in his position.

The book is both an engaging and emotional read..."

AIA Northern Virginia