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