LMA Architecture In The News

LMA Architects
Nov 20
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Business Briefcase - November 5 2025

Mayfield to Chair Jury for Shenandoah Housing Design Challenge

Leesa Mayfield of LMA Architecture has been selected to chair the jury for the Shenandoah Housing Design Challenge, a county-wide competition funded by a 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant. Shenandoah County was one of only 383 communities nationwide to receive the grant supporting quick-action livability projects. Mayfield will lead a panel evaluating accessory dwelling unit (ADU) designs based on creativity, accessibility, buildability, and alignment with Shenandoah 2045 housing goals, with judging taking place in mid-November.

Breaking Ground at Fremont Street Nursery - October 16 2025

From The Winchester Star: Project architect Leesa Mayfield of LMA Architecture (formerly DFC-LMA Architecture) of Winchester, who provided her services to the nonprofit daycare center at a 20% discount, detailed what's in store for the nursery.

"They have an existing closed porch that isn't in great shape as a classroom, so we decided to tear it down ... and create two new classrooms," Mayfield said. "We're also making a child-size ADA-compliant bathroom, which the facility currently does not have."

-Leesa Mayfield

Friends Of Old Town and History Of Us - August 2025

The LMA Architecture office location at 29 E Boscawen Street is now featured on the History Of Us as of August 2025!

From Friends Of Old Town: The history Of Us self-guided walking tours that share the stories behind our historic buildings and beloved businesses! These stickers connect you to the incredible stories of the buildings and the people who shaped them. Just scan the QR code when you see one and discover the history right where it happened.

Business Briefcase - July 12 2015

Mayfield Nominated For Award

"Leesa Mayfield of LMA Architecture in Winchester...has been nominated for the prestigious Virginia Business Women in Leadership Awards, which recognize top women executives for their professional accomplishments, civic engagement, mentorship and breaking glass ceilings. Winners will be honored at a ceremony at The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond in October and featured in Virginia Business Magazine's October edition."