The LSV Partnership is an outgrowth of one of the oldest firms in Southeastern North Carolina founded in 1939. LSV has a long history of service to Fayetteville and the surrounding area, both in a professional consulting role and through the volunteer work of members of the firm.

In addition to our role as Architects, we have been actively involved in the planning and revitalization process in this community for over 30 years.  We have actively participated in every major plan for the City of Fayetteville including the LBC & W plan for downtown, the CHMNB plan for downtown and the work by Paul C.K. Lu for downtown. Similarly we were chosen to provide architectural services for Robert Marvin on his downtown plan, and served as Associate Architect with CJMW on the Airborne Museum.

Project sizes by The LSV Partnership range from 2,500 SF to 250,000 SF.  We have a number of significant new projects to our credit, along with a large number of projects involving renovations and additions.  Among the numerous public projects designed by LSV for the community are the Department of Social Services, The Arts Center, NCNG Headquarters, Fayetteville Technical Community College Spring Lake Center, Fayetteville Technical Community College Horticulture Complex, and the PWC Operations Center.

We have construction experience with recreational, medical, and educational facilities, offices, and operations centers as well as support facilities and technology as they relate to different facilities.  We are well versed and knowledgeable in all areas regarding the administration of projects, including building codes and applicable state regulations.  Similarly, we have maintained a good working relationship with all local and state officials with whom we’ve worked.

We have a very successful record of designing “within context” on our projects so the final product both blends with and enhances its environment or provides a total make over as is appropriate to an existing situation. 

Because hands-on involvement by senior staff members is important to all of us, we choose to handle a limited number of projects at one time.  Our in-house staff ranges from 10 to 15 depending upon our workload.   

Each member of the design team understands their individual accountability to the success of the project, as well as the overall team responsibility of ensuring that the project design satisfies legal and regulatory requirements, is consistent with the client’s goals, meets specific program needs, and remains on schedule and within budget.

Our projects typically come in under budget.  This is accomplished by thorough programming and careful coordination, and not by short-changing the Owner’s needs.  Change orders on our projects average well below the national average, most below 1%, with the majority of that being Owner – requested additions or changes.

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The LSV Partnership’s managing principal, Walter Vick is a native of Fayetteville and continues to live here with his wife Peggy.  His youngest son, Thomas is majoring in architecture at North Carolina State University while his eldest son, Aaron is a graphic designer in San Francisco.  Walter is an honors graduate from the School of Design at North Carolina State University, and an award-winning designer, with over 30 years of experience, most of it focused on public buildings.

The firm has received numerous awards for design excellence under his leadership.  He is most proud of the opportunities afforded his firm to have a positive impact on this community, of the many letters of commendation from clients, and the fact that over 70% of the firm’s work is repeat business from former clients. 

Walter donates freely of his time and resources to better the quality of life for all of our citizens.  He has served on numerous state and local committees and is past president of the Eastern Section of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, and past president of the Exchange Club of Greater Fayetteville.  Among his numerous awards are the Service Award as a founding member of the Fayetteville Area Economic Development Corporation for his efforts toward recruiting industry for Cumberland County, as well as the Corporate Award from The Center for Minority Business Development in recognition of his efforts in fostering and supporting expanded opportunities for minorities. 

Among the numerous public projects designed by LSV for the community are the new Department of Social Services, The Arts Center, NCNG Headquarters, Fayetteville Technical Community College Spring Lake Center, Fayetteville Technical Community College Horticulture Complex, and the PWC Operations Center to mention a few.  He looks forward to continuing to delight his clients and community with responsible solutions to their facility needs.

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