Special Advertising Section - Baton Rouge Growth Coalition

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BRGC President
Trula Remson
announces
the 2009
Distinguished
Service Award
winners.
BATON ROUGE
GROWTH
COALITION
2009
INCORPORATED
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Trula Remson, President
Remson-Haley Architects, APAC
Tom Cook, Past President
Cook, Moore & Associates
Hardy Swyers, Executive Director
Baton Rouge Growth Coalition
Board Members
Brian Andrews
Andrews Commercial Mortgage, LLC
Sam Bacot
McGlinchey Stafford
Larry Bankston
Bankston & Bickham, LLC
Scott Bardwell
Bardwell Development
Wilfred Barry
SJB Group
Bobby Box
ASA Properties
Richard Carmouche
Carmouche Construction Co., Inc.
Norman Chenevert
Chenevert Architects
Tom Cook
Cook, Moore & Associates
Joseph Didier
Capital Region Builders Association
Greg Ferris
Ferris Engineering
John Fetzer
Crabapple Properties
Greg Flores
Flores Development
Roy Glapion
PSI, Inc.
Whitney Greene
Commercial Investment Division (CID)
Tyson Hackenberg
The Shaw Group
Donnie Jarreau
Donnie Jarreau Development
Ed Kramer
Palm Hills Development
George Kurz
Kurz & Hebert
Grey Mullins
Beau Box Real Estate
Jimmy Nunnally
Nunnally Pollard Development
Trula Remson
Remson-Haley Architects, APAC
Chip Songy
Stirling Properties
Michael Songy
CSRS
Tommy Spinosa
JTS Interests
Hardy Swyers
Woodridge Development
Todd Waguespack
Level Construction and Development
David Waltemath
Santa Maria Interests
Mike Wampold
Wampold Development
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A tribute to those committed to
building a better Baton Rouge
he Baton Rouge Growth Coalition and the Greater Baton
Rouge Business Report hosted the 2009 Good Growth
Awards Program on March 5. The program recognizes and
honors outstanding commercial and residential projects
in the greater Baton Rouge area as well as individual
achievements in the real estate development industry.
Attending the 13th annual event were 500 representatives
of the real estate development industry and business
community, as well as public officials.
“The Good Growth Awards Program showcases to the city of
Baton Rouge the many outstanding projects and achievements
that are taking place in our city,” said Growth Coalition
Executive Director Hardy Swyers. “We are especially happy to
be able to recognize the developers and property owners who
put their own personal wealth and financial futures on the line
to make these projects happen for our community.”
The 2009 award winners are featured on the following
pages.
2009 Individual Award Winners
Outgoing President Tom Cook receives
Distinguished Service Award from Mayor Kip Holden.
Former City-Parish Chief
Administrative Officer Walter Monsour
receives Distinguished Service Award
from Mayor Kip Holden.
Distinguished Service Awards
Tom Cook
Michael McDuff
2008 BRGC President
Outgoing BRGC Executive Director
For outstanding contributions and service For outstanding contributions and service to
to the Growth Coalition and the real estate
the Baton Rouge Growth Coalition.
development industry.
Walter Monsour
Former City-Parish
Chief Administrative Officer
For outstanding contributions and public
service to the City of Baton Rouge.
Quality of Life Award
City Parish Planning Commission Staff, Stormwater Management Program
Given to the Planning Commission staff in grateful recognition for their work in developing a stormwater management
program, including education and public outreach, that will help guide development while preserving wetlands.
The Baton Rouge Growth Coalition would also like to thank the 2009 event sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors
ASA Properties • MAPP Construction • Wampold Companies
Gold Sponsors
Entergy • Ferris Land Design, LLC • Ferris Engineering & Surveying, LLC • Jones Walker
Level Construction and Development • Regions Bank
Silver Sponsors
ABMB Engineers • Britton & Koontz Bank • Carmouche Construction & Development • Cook, Moore & Associates • CSRS
Fidelity Bank • Flores Construction & Development • JTS • Kurz & Hebert • Latter & Blum/CJ Brown • McGlinchey Stafford Law Firm
Phelps Dunbar Law Firm • Remson-Haley-Herpin Architects • SJB Group • Stirling Properties • Whitney National Bank
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II City Plaza
II City Plaza is the first new Class A commercial
construction in downtown Baton Rouge in almost 25
years. Located at the corner of Convention Street and
Fourth Street, it is a beautiful combination of granite,
glass and stone that integrates Art Deco design.
232 Third Street, Mixed Use Building
Amedisys Home Health Care
232 Third St. is a 15,000-square-foot renovation
of a three-story historic building into a mixed-use
office and residential project. Rather than tear down
the old Gordon’s Jewelers building, the owner and
design team committed to rehabilitating this severely
neglected building in downtown Baton Rouge. Innovative design and construction techniques in energy
management were applied, and the building will be
awarded a LEED silver rating.
The new 108,000-square-foot corporate headquarters for Amedisys Home Health Care is an outstanding rehabilitation of an old Schwegmann’s grocery
store on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard. This rehab project took what could have been a long-term
eyesore and turned it into a positive addition to the
neighborhood. Natural light is filtered into the building via a new façade with rhythm alternating glass and
precast panels. The roof is penetrated with skylights
to enhance the interior environment further back into
the building. Open office planning accommodates all
departments in separate groupings, while enclosed
spaces provide locations to support daily business
functions.
Developer/Builder: Wampold Development
Contractor: The Lemoine Company
Architect: WHLC Architecture
Landscape Architect: Joseph Furr Design Studio
Engineer: Structural: SCA Consulting Engineer
MEP Engineer: Associated Design Group
Submitted by: Wampold Companies
Developer/Builder: Arkel Constructors
Engineer: Structural: Carubba Engineers
Mechanical Engineers: Quebedeaux Engineering, LLC
Electrical Engineering: Nesbit and Associates
Civil Engineering: Monroe and Corie, Inc.
Architect: Chenevert Architects, LLC
Landscape Architect: Brown and Danos
Realtor: Beau Box Commercial Real Estate
Submitted by: Chenevert Architects, LLC
Developer/Builder: Arkel Contractors
Engineer: Electrical: Forte & Tablada
Mechanical: Henry C. Eyre, Jr.
Architect/Designer: Grace & Hebert
Landscape Architect: Henslee Cox and McKnight
Submitted by: Grace & Hebert Architects, APAC
Baton Rouge Area CVB
BREC City Park Renovation
BREC Stanford Park, Phase II
This project called for not only modernizing a
100-year-old building at the corner of Third and
Laurel Streets, but also preserving the natural beauty
and history inherent in the structure. The team had
to carefully lay out what could be demolished, what
aspects would remain and how they would conduct
work in a busy downtown area. With constant communication and attention to safety, the renovation was
complete within six months.
Lincoln Builders was charged with renovating City
Park while keeping many of its services open. For example, Baton Rouge Gallery remained open during
construction because the contractor and gallery staff
kept in constant communication about gallery events,
allowing the contractor to properly sequence road
closings and concrete pours. Special care was taken to
maintain the health of the oak trees and minimize the
impact of construction. Because the walking trails onsite remained open during construction, extreme care
was used while working around the paths and work
was phased to limit the impact on the public.
This project was the first phase of the overall improvement plan for “Baton Rouge Beach.” It consisted primarily of site improvements including the
installation of subsurface drainage, a large asphalt
parking area, landscaping and irrigation. The highlight of the project is the new pedestrian/cycling
bridge which alleviates the need for pedestrians and
cyclists to cross the motor vehicle bridge on the often
times heavily trafficked Stanford Avenue.
Developer/Builder: Lincoln Builders of Baton Rouge, Inc.
Owner: BREC
Engineer: GWS Engineering, Inc.; Kramer Engineering;
Brock Engineering
Architect: Kevin Harris Architect, LLC
Landscape Architect: Prime Consultant
Submitted by: Lincoln Builders of Baton Rouge, Inc.
Developer/Builder: Faulk and Meek General Contractors
Architect/Designer: Benchmark Group, LLC
Landscape Design: Benchmark Group, LLC
Submitted by: Faulk and Meek General Contractors/
Benchmark Group
Developer/Builder: Block Construction
Engineer: AST Engineers
Architect: Post Architects
Other: Leslie Herpin, Interior Designer
Submitted by: Block Companies
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Campbell Residence
City-Brooks Community Park
Cypress Mounds Baseball Complex
This beautiful home built in the rolling hillsides of
The Bluffs subdivision of St. Francisville was a lifestyle design reminiscent of the Mediterranean elements at a house where the owners once vacationed in
Costa Rica. Designed by Ike Capdevielle, the house
features a “Living Terrace” entry that leads to exposed
vaulted wood ceilings, large arched paired doors that
take advantage of natural breezes, a European-styled
kitchen and plenty of amenities. While the house
shows classic designs, energy efficiency and material conservation were important as well. The flooring
and accent ceiling beams were recycled materials.
The process for arriving at the plans for this 153acre park involved survey as well as numerous individual, small group and public meetings to arrive at a
plan that represented a consensus of the community’s
needs. Some of these needs included providing a park
that is more pedestrian friendly and welcoming to
the community. Among the many goals was to unite
neighboring communities in the Garden District and
Brooks Park.
Cypress Mounds is a family-oriented complex built
with the intention of giving a little league player a
Major League experience. Six fields professionally designed by Ripken Design & Management for ages 9
through 14 replicate major league fields. What makes
this such a wonderful project is the positive impact it
has on the lives of our children, placement in an area
of town that needed a catalyst for revitalization and
the investment of private funds.
Developer/Builder: Lincoln Builders of Baton Rouge, Inc.
Owner: BREC
Engineer: GWS Engineering, Inc.
Architect: Kevin Harris Architect, LLC
Landscape Architect: Carl R. Johnson Associates, Inc.
Other: Schreiner Golf, Inc.
Submitted by: BREC
Developer/Builder: Deumite Construction, Munre Greencare,
Pedigo Construction
Architect: Bani, Carville and Brown
Other: Ripken Management & Design
Submitted by: Deumite Construction
Developer/Builder: Haydel Contractors
Architect: John J. “Ike” Capdevielle, II
Landscape Architect: Richard Hymel ASLA
Submitted by: John J. “Ike” Capdevielle, II
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Edward Oaks
Fieldhouse Condominiums
Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Co.
Edward Oaks is a residential project located in
the Hundred Oaks Subdivision. The developers recognized the positive impact made by the beautiful
live oak trees on the neighborhood and were careful
to design homes that were the least intrusive on the
trees. They consulted with Richard Humphries, an
LSU arborist, throughout the process, to make sure
the integrity of the trees would remain intact.
This 120,000-square-foot development features 98
high-end condominium units at the North Gates of
LSU and integrates retail space into the first floor, a
key element of Good Growth specifications. Owner
Capstone Development teamed up with Bruce Herrington Architects and MAPP Construction to replace
run-down housing with new housing built in the style
of the French Quarter. The development is a catalyst
for revitalization north of LSU.
The new 10,450-square-foot Gulf Coast Bank regional headquarters is located on Jefferson Highway
and is directly adjacent to the wonderful Old Goodwood neighborhood. To be recognized as a Good
Growth Award winner, the design had to blend in
and integrate with the nearby historic residences and
be consistent with the community aesthetics. Fortunately, Gulf Coast Bank, along with Grace & Hebert
Architects, made the decision to be a good neighbor and came up with a design whose characteristics
blended well into the neighborhood. The existing live
oaks were preserved and the parking lot was located
on the side street rather than on Jefferson.
Developer/Builder: J. Adam Town Construction
Architect: C.M. Oliver Architects
Landscape Architect: Newton Landscape
Legal: Phelps Dunbar, LLP
Interior Design: Ann McCanless
Submitted by: Marjon, LLC
Developer/Builder: MAPP Construction
Engineer: GWS Engineering, Inc.
Architect: Bruce Herrington Architects
Landscape Architect: Reich and Associates
Other: CRS Engineering, Inc. (MEP Engineer)
Submitted by: MAPP Construction
Developer/Builder: Arrighi Construction
Architect: Grace & Hebert Architect, APAC
Engineer: Aillet, Fenner, Jolly and McClelland, Inc.
Landscape Architect: Cynthia C. Cash, LSLA
Submitted by: Grace & Hebert Architects, APAC
Iberville Veterans Memorial
Lalonde Residence
Louisiana House
The interactive and dynamic design of the Veterans Memorial is an important tribute for Iberville Parish to honor both fallen heroes and those
that have served and survived. The design is a reflection of the division of two bodies of water in the memorial that represent the Mississippi River and Bayou
Plaquemine. Water features include a body of water
surrounding conflict markers of the past, representing
a time that cannot be changed.
The site provided challenging topographic conditions for the landscape development. With nearly
seven feet of elevation change from front to back and
the shallow depth of the lot, opportunities were created for a dramatic space. Live oaks were added to the
front yard along the street to frame the view to the
house. Plantings included blooming evergreens and
hardy perennials like hawthorns, azaleas and camellias
along with crinum lily, agapanthus, daylily and flax.
Louisiana House Home and Landscape Resource
Center is a project initiated by the LSU AgCenter
to help fulfill its mission to innovate, educate and
improves lives for Louisianans. It is a resource for
homeowners, builders, designers, educators, civic
leaders, tour groups and others. Louisiana House was
designed to demonstrate five sustainability features:
resource efficiency, durability, health, practicality and
convenience.
Developer/Builder: Guy Hopkins Construction
Engineer: Henry C. Eyre, Jr., Consulting Engineers
Architect: Grace & Hebert Architects, APAC
Landscape Architect: Joseph Furr Design Studio, LLC
Other: Lighting Design Alliance
Submitted by: Grace & Hebert Architects, APAC
6231 Windrush Hollow
Landscape Architect: Ferris Land Design, LLC
Other: Jimmy and Elise Lalonde, owner
Submitted by: Ferris Land Design, LLC
Developer/Builder: Wooden Creations, Inc
Engineer: PSI Engineering and CSRS, Inc., and Owen & White
Engineering, Wynn White Consulting and Carubba Engineering
Architect: Remson-Haley-Herpin Architects
Interiors: Lamoyne Design Assoc. and Carrol Matthews and
Diane Scimeca
Other: LSU AgCenter
Submitted by: Remson-Haley-Herpin Architects
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LSU Laville Dining Emporium
Nottoway Plantation
Nottoway Plantation
The historic Laville Dining Emporium, located
on the campus of LSU, was reduced to its shell and
transformed into a state-of-the-art contemporary
dining facility. The original character of the existing facade was restored and enhanced to its original
grandeur, while the interior was activated with brilliant colors, rich materials and layers of detail. Unique
seating options break the mold of traditional cafeteria
seating and ceiling clouds provide material contrast to
help define the individual spaces.
This “American Castle” is the largest plantation
home in the South and has recently undergone a dramatic, multimillion dollar renovation to restore Nottoway to its days of glory and upgrade the visitor
experience. The Lemoine Company was tasked with
documenting scope, evaluating and defining the renovation and executing a multitude of building upgrades
to the Nottoway mansion and support buildings. The
renovation proved challenging due to the limited
availability of period materials, but the architectural
integrity was maintained through craftsmanship.
Land Architecture LLC, directed by landscape architect Michael Cullen, was tasked to renovate the
grounds of Nottoway, where an aging network of
pathways was inadequate to comfortably convey the
thousands of guests who travel there annually. With
the guiding principle of less-is-more, Land Architecture forged a balance that preserves the past and looks
to the future of this historic property, creating a visually consistent and maintenance friendly site that is
more easily interpreted by visitors.
Architect: Holden Architects, APC
Engineer: AST: Assaf, Simoneaux, Tauzin & Assoc., Inc.
Structural: Wardlaw & Lasseigne, LLC
Other: Vision Builders (food service design consultants)
Submitted by: Holden Architects, APC
Developer/Builder: The Lemoine Company, LLC
Architect: Waycaster and Associates
Landscape Architect: Land Architecture, LLC
Other: Nottoway Plantation
Submitted by: The Lemoine Company, LLC
Landscape Architect: Land Architecture, LLC
Submitted by: Land Architecture, LLC
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O’Brien House Campus Renovation
The Powell Group
Rhorer Residence
Situated in Mid City, O’Brien House is a halfway
house serving the population of the metro Baton
Rouge area. Before this renovation began the
campus consisted of five buildings in various states
of deterioration. The O’Brien House board hired
Domain Design to formulate a road map for turning
the facility around. Board members solicited grant
money, private donations and federal tax credits to
fund this renovation and expansion that benefits
not only the program participants but also the
neighboring businesses and property owners.
This is a commercial property with a distinctive
residential feel where occupants can enjoy being outside in the enclosed courtyard or the pavilion in the
back on a collection of park style benches and comfortable patio furniture. The developers made it a priority to protect the select few specimen trees on the
site as well as an existing green fence of established
plant growth along the eastern property line. Also,
site access has been limited to one point of ingress
and egress.
The objective was to unite the rear and side yards
of two adjacent properties, owned by the same client, with the concept of water flowing through the
landscape. The addition of a pool and several unique
fountains set the mood in this quaint Spanish Town
courtyard. The positioning of the outdoor gazebo
with the fireplace between the two residences serves
as a mutual gathering space.
Developer/Builder: Milton Womack
Engineer: Sigma Consulting Group, LLC
Architect: Domain Design Architecture
Landscape Architect: Joseph Furr Design Studio
Submitted by: Domain Design Architecture
Developer/Builder: The Powell Group
Engineer: Ferris Engineering and Surveying, LLC
Architect: Remson-Haley-Herpin Architects
Submitted by: Ferris Engineering and Surveying, LLC
601 University Walk
Landscape Architect: Eduardo J. Jenkins
Other: Jim Rhorer, owner
Submitted by: Eduardo J. Jenkins
Southdowns Village
Victory Commons
About the Awards
Southdowns Village is a rehab of the old Southdowns Shopping Center. The biggest change to the
center is the addition of green space and landscaping.
The front portion of the parking lot was reconfigured to allow for the completion of 3,000 square feet
of landscaped and irrigated flower beds, stamped concrete walking paths and a fountain. A large outdoor
patio and seating area were also added.
This 52-unit housing development is located in
the Old South Baton Rouge area on Nicholson Drive
north of the LSU campus. It is a beautifully executed
project that evokes the Italianate-influenced architecture found at LSU while providing a contemporary environment for its residents. The project is also
a catalyst for more new development and redevelopment in Old South Baton Rouge, a part of town targeted for redevelopment by city-parish government.
Developer/Builder: Donnie Jarreau Construction
Architect: Phong Le
Landscape Architect: Emerson & Associates
Realtor: Donnie Jarreau Real Estate
Submitted by: Donnie Jarreau Real Estate
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Developer/Builder: Quadrants, Inc
Engineer: Henry C. Eyre, Jr., P.E., Inc.
Architect: Remson-Haley-Herpin Architects
Landscape Architect: Benchmark Group
Realtor: Stirling Properties
Electrical Engineer: David T. Calongne
Submitted by: Remson-Haley-Herpin Architects
2009 Awards Committee
Grey Mullins (Chair)
Brian Andrews
Glenn Bohan
Charlie Colvin
Tom Cook
Lynn Holmes
Joe Hynes
Jennifer Sigler
Jonann Stutzman
Ree Ann Vogler
Lexie Woodard
The Good Growth Awards are co-sponsored by the Baton
Rouge Growth Coalition and by the Greater Baton Rouge
Business Report, with the award recipients selected by a
nonpartisan panel of judges.
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