WIEMANNLAMPHERE - Key Persons
Adrian earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Plattsburgh State University in 2007. She then moved to Vermont and worked in a small accounting firm for several years until joining the Wiemann Lamphere team in 2013. She has taken on several large administrative projects within the office and also coordinates marketing materials for the firm, making her a bit of a designer in her own right. In her free time she enjoys going on sniffaris with her dog and reading cozy mysteries.
After receiving his Master of Architecture degree, Bob began his career in his hometown of Rochester, NY where he developed his skills for two years before moving to sunny Jacksonville, FL. In 2014 Bob returned to the Northeast to raise his daughter in the Burlington, VT area. Working in various locations throughout his career has provided Bob with experience in many different building types including: advanced manufacturing, hospitality, multi-family housing, office buildings, retail stores, medical suites, police/fire stations, and even waste water treatment plants. He also has experience working on specialized project conditions such as LEED certification, historic buildings, and wind borne debris regions (coastal winds).
As the son of a local builder, David was immersed in the construction industry from a very young age. Growing up near to his father on construction sites and building things with his hands led him towards architecture as an adult. He was drawn to the intrinsic value in creating places for people to enjoy and socialize within. He finds a certain satisfaction in creating space from a blank sheet and shaping opportunities for people to live, work and play within a building environment. As an Architect, David finds that the opportunity to revisit and understand how people experience the place in their own way, within something that was imagined, worked out on paper, and finally fabricated with specific intent, is where the joy of architecture can be found. Regardless of project type, style, size or complexity, it is the client, consultant and architect's collective pursuit of 'place-making' that fuels the conversation, discussion and direction for a project - all while keeping in mind program and cost - that is the challenge and reward of architecture.
David's areas of practice include workplaces, public safety, housing, manufacturing, and hospitality. He is licensed in multiple states and has been involved with the South Hero Planning Commission since shortly after moving to the island community.
David Roy, a native Vermonter and graduate of Vermont Technical College and Kansas State University, did his internship in Wichita Kansas prior to starting with Wiemann Lamphere in 1994. David accepted a partnership in 2001. The following year, David's brother Steven Roy joined the firm. Steven is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston and worked in Boston for two years before moving back to Vermont. By 2008 Steve also became a partner, establishing himself and David as the third generation of partners at Wiemann Lamphere Architects.
David has always been interested in art. His appreciation for design, craft, and the practical arts was first sparked in college while helping to build and maintain cabins on the Appalachian Trail in Vermont and New Hampshire. Later he attended the John C. Campbell Folk School in North Carolina and furthered his knowledge of a wide variety of craft techniques.
After graduating from Virginia Tech with his Master of Architecture, David spent a year at a small firm in Hanover, NH and then four years as a carpenter. Returning to the field of architecture in 2013, David worked at a small firm with a diverse portfolio where he gained experience on a wide variety of projects, from ultra-modern single-family residences to a brew-pub, a ski lodge, and a 300-bed college dormitory.
David joined WLA in 2019 and is currently working towards licensure in the State of Vermont.
He enjoys working with clients to understand their needs and transform them into functional, beautiful environments. In his spare time, he can be found reading, doodling, renovating his house, and spending time with his family.
Job Titles:
- Retired in August 2014, and Gary Lavigne Retired in May 2016.
James grew up in Vermont, attended Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston and graduated in 2011 with a Master of Architecture. Before starting with WLA, he worked as a carpenter for three years for a local design build firm. He's energetic, motivated and excited to transition into the design community. When not working, James enjoys staying active by playing basketball or tennis and takes advantage of Vermont's landscape by skiing, mountain biking, and hiking.
John LaMothe is one of the firms Project Managers, on his way to achieving his Architect Registration. John received his Bachelor's degree in Architectural and Engineering Studies at Vermont Technical College and joined the WLA team in 2008. Since, John has shown exceptional architectural and design skills, working on a myriad of housing and commercial/industrial project.
Kelley found a passion for architecture at a young age, drawing floor plans as a pastime and eventually finding herself in architectural drawing classes in high school. She continued this passion studying at Roger Williams University, earning her Bachelor of Architecture in 2003. Prior to joining the WLA team, she developed her skills at other local firms in addition to working abroad in Nottingham, England. Kelley has experience in multiple building types and a passion for interiors. There are so many aspects of architecture that appeal to her; the uniqueness of every project, working closely with clients and consultants to make a concept become a reality, and the problem solving throughout the process.
Outside of the office, Kelley can be found exploring the Vermont landscape - camping, hiking, paddling or skiing with her family. She also has a passion for travel which was fueled during stuyding abroad in the Czech Republic and Austria. Continuing this passion for travel, she jumped at the opportunity to direct the geological & feature surveying and documentation for the Princeton University Cyprus Archaeological Expedition in Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus throughout the summers of 2001 through 2010. Drawings from the dig are published in the book City of Gold: The Archaeology of Polis, Chrysochous, Cyprus by Dr. William Childs.
Ken began his career working for a commercial design/build firm in Vermont. Working closely with both the design and construction entities on a variety of commercial projects in the fields of Government/Municipal, Commercial, Education, and Retail/Hospitality has resulted in a well-rounded professional experience and knowledge base. With NCARB's AXP program's hours complete, Ken is currently working towards licensure. In his spare time, Ken enjoys working in the theatrical/events field installing and operating lighting and audio systems for area high schools and regional concert venues, producing maple syrup in an 830 tap sugarbush in Lincoln, VT and designing/building sets for Mt. Abraham Union High School's fall musical program.
Kristen became interested in the creation of space at a young age. As she grew older this interest led her to take AutoCad and Green Building courses in high school. She then went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Architecture at Keene State College in New Hampshire in 2015. After graduating, she moved to Iowa City, where she worked for a small firm on various project types for three years before making the move back to the East Coast in 2018. Upon her return, she began work in Boston, specializing in higher education science and technology buildings, and enrolled in the Master of Architecture program at the Boston Architectural College. She completed her Master of Architecture degree in December of 2020.
She joined the WLA team in 2021, bringing with her a passion for interiors and excitement for her career ahead. Outside of the office, Kristen can be found spending time with her friends, family, and pup Krug, enjoying their company - going for hikes, sitting by a campfire, or on a beach.
Michael earned his Master's degree in Architecture from Columbia University and has over 30 years of Architecture and Design experience. He has won numerous Design awards, including the AIA National Emerging Professional Talent Award and the AIA Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture from the AIAVT Chapter. His work has been exhibited at the American Center for Architecture in Washington DC, and has also been published regionally, nationally, and internationally. He has been spearheading the firm's Architecture and Interior Design initiatives, leading the firm to win three additional AIA Design Awards since joining the team at WLA.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- Sustainability Director and Vice President of Wiemann Lamphere Architects
Steven Roy began spearheading the firm's new direction with renewed focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly architectural design, while continuing the firm's long history of design excellence across multiple industries and functions.
In 2017, Kelley DesRoches, a graduate of Roger Williams University, joined the team, bringing with her 20 years of experience in architectural design work and a strong background in interior design. She became the newest partner in March 2023, establishing herself as the root for the fourth generation of principals at Wiemann Lamphere Architects.
Together, David, Steven, and Kelley are building on a solid foundation of quality projects while focusing on providing leading edge, dynamic and sustainable architecture for today's world.