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LSU Laboratory School Gymnasium
A 15,000-square-foot facility was added to a K-12 school community on the larger LSU campus. The energy-efficient design maximizes natural light and transparency in the gym for school gatherings, performing arts and sports.
Cost: $3.97 million
Honoree: Tipton Associates
Award: Gold Rose Award, American Institute of Architects Baton Rouge
DNA Workshop Office
This outdated warehouse was renovated into an open office setting for tenants. Main features include recycled materials from the original building and an interior courtyard in the center.
Cost: $700,000
Honoree: DNA Workshop
Award: Silver Rose and Members’ Choice awards, American Institute of Architects Baton Rouge
L’Auberge Casino Foundation
A marine foundation for a 74,000-square-foot casino was constructed on the Mississippi River, per Louisiana law. The structure was built to support a gaming facility, three restaurants and a multipurpose event center.
Cost: $11.7 million
Honoree: Kostmayer Construction and Manhattan Construction
Award: 25th Annual Excellence in Construction Pyramid Award, Associated Builders and Contractors
Progress Elementary School
This new public elementary school was built to accommodate 660 students. In line with its name, the institution is designed to inspire progress and hope in a blighted neighborhood.
Cost: $15 million
Honoree: Remson Haley Herpin Architects
Award: Rose Award, American Institute of Architects Baton Rouge
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church
To accommodate a growing congregation, the church was renovated with improvements to the exterior and interior. A four-phase master plan increased scale and transparency while maintaining integrity of existing structures.
Cost: $4.35 million
Honoree: GraceHebert Architects
Award: Rose Award, American Institute of Architects Baton Rouge
438 Main Street Apartments
This four-story, 22-unit apartment provides residential space in downtown Baton Rouge. The modern design combines with vintage elements, such as salvaged wood flooring, and open spaces offering views of downtown.
Cost: $3.43 million
Honoree: Chenevert Architects
Award: Rose Award, American Institute of Architects Baton Rouge
E. J. Ourso College of Business at LSU
This structure built of glass and steel houses an academic village covering 167,000 square feet and featuring 24 interactive tiered classrooms, 18 collaborative team rooms and a 300-seat auditorium.
Cost: $60 million
Honoree: ikon.5 Architects and Coleman & Partners Architects
Award: Merit Award, American Institute of Architects New Jersey
