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Local firms honored for architectural work

The American Institute of Architects Baton Rouge presented awards to 10 projects from eight different firms at the 2014 Rose Awards Gala Friday. More than 30 projects were submitted for the occasion, which has been celebrating great architectural work in the Capital City for more than 35 years.

A new gymnasium for the LSU Laboratory School designed by Tipton Associates took home this year’s sole Gold Rose Award. Judges said the design is “an inspired solution,” and that “all aspects of the project, from site placement to color, have been carefully considered and integrated into a cohesive whole.”

Other award winners include DNA Workshop’s office renovation, which picked up Members Choice and Silver Rose Award honors. The jury said the office that houses Dyke Nelson Architecture should be applauded for removing the roof in one area “to create an inspired courtyard,” dramatically improving the overall look and feel of the space.

AIA Baton Rouge Executive Director Kathleen Gordon says the organization is making strides in helping the public understand what architects can do for a client and was thrilled with this year’s work.

“I’m extremely pleased with this year’s entries and winners,” she says. “All of these projects were of very high quality. These firms are doing wonderful things for the development of Baton Rouge that heighten awareness in our area.”

Check out the full list of the 2014 Rose Award winners below, and see pictures of their work in the online gallery.

Members Choice: DNA Workshop office renovation, DNA Workshop
Gold Rose Award: LSU Laboratory School Gymnasium, Tipton Associates
Silver Rose Award: DNA Workshop office renovation
The Jones Walker Bar at Shaw Center for the Arts, Remson Haley Herpin Architects
Rose Award: 438 Main Street, Chenevert Architects
Progress Elementary, Remson Haley Herpin Architects
Medical Education & Innovation Center, VOA + BBA Design partnership
Ferriday Music Pavilion, The Architectural Studio of James Dodds and Lance Malley
Kilgore Residence, Cockfield Jackson Architects
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, GraceHebert Architects