County of Lehigh old Courthouse - Historical Preservation & Exterior Repainting

W2A Design Group assisted the County of Lehigh in their recent Historic Preservation project at the Old Courthouse located in downtown Allentown at 501 Hamilton Street. W2A Design Group provided bid documents for the exterior repainting of this historic Courthouse, and assisted with the coordination of hazardous materials abatement (existing lead-based paint and asbestos-containing glazing compound), as well as incidental repairs required to existing wood trim, cornice and bell tower components, and replacement of deteriorated glazing compound and broken window panes. The project is currently nearing completion, in time for Allentown's 250th anniversary celebration later this year!

Check out this informative feature from WFMZ: http://www.wfmz.com/features/History-s-Headlines/History-s-Headlines-Old-courthouse-gets-new-paint-job-for-Lehigh-County-s-200th-anniversary/-/142386/15513518/-/4stdkiz/-/index.html

 

W2A wishes our clients and colleagues a

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

As you enjoy the day and celebrate this great country of ours, remember to make some time to celebrate some great American architecture!

Demolition of the "old" East Side Fire Station is underway!

Check out this article in the Express-Times!

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/allentown/index.ssf/2012/06/allentown_east_side_fire_stati_1.html

Epic Church

Fountain Hill, PA

The project is an 11,000 SF renovation of the former American Legion Building for a vibrant Community Center created to enlighten, stimulate, and engage the user into Christian worship, fellowship, and gathering. On the main floor, a multi-purpose Activity Center is provided. The lower level spaces are used for educational activities. An Integrated Project Delivery method was established to expedite the design and construction.

Welcoming Center

Activity Space 

View toward new entrance

Public presentation of W2A’s design for the new East Side Fire Station for the City of Allentown

W2A Design Group is proud to have joined City officials last evening when the final design of the new East Side Fire Station was presented to the East Side Rittersville Neighborhood Association.  Mayor Ed Pawlowski, Fire Chief Robert Scheirer, Richard Young, Director of Public Works, Don Hoegg, Facility Manager, Building Maintenance, and Joseph Davis, the East Side’s newest City Councilman, were in attendance. 

The group was overwhelmingly supportive of W2A Design Group's design, complimentary of its “traditional yet modern” style, adding that the building will be a great addition to their neighborhood.

Demolition of the existing building will be complete in June, and the construction project is anticipated to go out to public bid in July.

The display boards will be on display in the Fire Administration office.