4 Lamoureux Pagano Associates | Architects
Like all fledgling businesses,
Lamoureux's firm would face a
myriad of obstacles during its first
decade – and beyond. In 1975, the
Vietnam War ended, escalating
national political rancor. An oil
embargo triggered an energy
shortage, inflation and a high
unemployment rate. In spite of these
challenges, he remained dedicated
to fulfilling his dream.
Lamoureux began his career at
C. W. Buckley Inc., a prominent
Worcester architectural firm with
a solid reputation. He served as
project architect on several high-
profile commissions with the firm,
gaining experience and honing his
skills. Lamoureux remained with the
company until his desire to launch
his own company prevailed and he
left to open his own firm.
His personal integrity and high
standards brought in enough work
in the early days to necessitate
building a small team. Within a few
years the firm had a small staff –
two other architects and an office
administrator. Lamoureux believed
in sharing responsibility and relying
on each other's professional
strengths, encouraging and
nurturing as yet undiscovered talents
and professional areas of interest.
The firm's mantra might well have
been "teamwork."
Lamoureux was also forward
thinking. His 1970s brochure touted
The 1970s: The Beginning
Every successful company
starts as an idea, a
concept for a business
that will become an
industry leader, grow
over time and contribute
to the community it
serves. Richard (Dick)
Lamoureux Sr. harbored
such a dream and in
January 1970 established
an architectural firm
committed to the highest
professional standards of
excellence.
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