AIABR WEBSITE TO BE REDESIGNED

The AIABR Website is currently being redesigned to make it easier to use and to fix a number of problems experienced in the past. The process should to take about a month.

AIABR ADS TO BEGIN ON WRKF

The chapter is again sponsoring ads on WRKF to promote public awareness of architecture and Baton Rouge AIA architects. This will be an ongoing spring campaign highlighting the Chapter AIA150 project and Celebrate Architecture.

Anyone interested in helping with the newsletter and public awareness committee please contact Jack Ford or Rick Lipscomb

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

• Congratulations to Chuck Oliver and Cliff Lasseigne who were just elected to each serve a two (2) year term on Baton Rouge’s Architectural Selection Board.
• We will begin setting up meetings over the next moth with Jerry Jones with Facility Planning, Pete Newkirk with DPW, Henry Fry with the Fire Marshal’s office as well as local council members to discuss everything from upcoming projects to overlay districts. If you have any comments or ideas, please send them to Stephen Maher.
• The legislative session will begin at the end of April and even though it’s a fiscal session there are still going to be a lot of bills dealing with non-fiscal items – such as implementing LEED into state projects as well as the revised building codes. Look for updates in future newsletters.
• Anyone interested in helping with the Governmental Affairs Committee please contact Stephen Maher.

ISSUES IN RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE DESIGN

Anyone interested in participating in a discussion group focusing on issues in residential architecture design please contact Kevin Harris

AIA 150

AIA Baton Rouge’s AIA 150 Project, Florida Boulevard Master Action Plan (FLOMap) is underway and gaining momentum.

In January Dr. Darius Speith of the LSU School of Art, College of Design presented his study of the significant modern buildings on Florida Boulevard to the monthly meeting of AIA Baton Rouge. This very interesting presentation will be offered to the public and our government leaders in the near future in order to strengthen our “FLOMap” efforts.

Two of our AIA Baton Rouge firms, Washer Hill and Lipscomb and GD Architects have volunteered to take the lead in the preparation of the base maps for our project. Lisa Hargrave and Nelson Sanchez will be working over next few weeks to prepare the base maps that will be needed for our first charette. This charette will be composed of area stakeholders, business and government leaders and will take place near the beginning of April.

On March 16th the members of AIA Baton Rouge will be canvassing Florida Boulevard from I-110 to Airline Highway. The members will be given base maps and will verify site items such as: signage location, curb-cut locations, number and location of parking spaces, etc. The members will also be asked to photograph each lot and then create a photo-composite of their sector.

The event will begin with lunch (at a yet-to-be-determined location along Florida Boulevard) where final instructions will be given and any questions answered. The members will then go to their designated area and begin the inventories. March 16 should be a fun and productive afternoon.

Other opportunities for Membership Participation in FLOMap are as follows (final dates are yet to be established)

April 1 – April 15 - First Public charette
April 30 – June 15 - Second Public charette
June 15- July 30 - Presentation of Alternatives

From the project we hope to achieve the following goals:

1. The establishment of an overlay district for the area of the study
2. The creation of a traffic plan that relates to the North Boulevard Overpass
3. Creation and implementation of planting and lighting schemes for the area

Anyone interested in participating in the inventory on March 16 should email Trula Remson at to sign up.

Our AIA150 project provides our membership a wonderful opportunity to collectively use our talents and skills to improve our community. Come be a part of it!

ANNUAL CHAPTER GOLF TOURNAMENT

Thanks to Brandon Yan-Hamby, with Tipton Associates, and his committee. Plans are underway for the summer Golf Tournament. Please see the following links.

Entry Form and Map (pdf)
2007 AIA BR Golf Sponsor Packet (pdf)

CELEBRATE ARCHITECTURE 2007

Save the Date –Friday April 13th at the Shaw Center. AIALA is again sponsoring this annual event. Plan to join over 300 of your fellow architects and students in Baton Rouge at the stunning Shaw Center for the Arts to hear 4 internationally recognized architects speak about their work. Come Celebrate great architecture, fellowship, food, and fun!!!

ULL ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN RECRUITMENT DAY

ULL is has scheduled the Design Recruitment Day for Friday March 23rd.

LSU AIASC

Will Doran, president of the LSU AIA Student Chapter, would like to invite all chapter members to check out the latest LSU Architecture Student Journal.

ROSE AWARDS

Be prepared for this year’s Rose Award submission early. Get your photographer lined up. Start thinking about which projects you would like to enter. The AIABR Board’s goal is get as many submissions as possible so we can celebrate, publicize and promote our chapter’s fine work. Here are a few dates to keep in mind:

• The Rose Awards Voting program will be held at the June monthly meeting
• Submission applications and rules will be sent out in early May
• The submission deadline will be early to mid June
• Winners to be announced at the Summer Party in July (program and venue to be determined)

If you would like to help with the Rose Awards or have any questions please email Whitney LeJeune, AIA

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Bani, Carville & Brown Architects, Inc.
Position available for licensed architect intern architect with 4+ years experience, self motivated, AutoCAD 2006 proficiency. Excellent salary, 4.5 day workweek, and full benefits package including employer funded 401K. Strong opportunity for advancement for the right individual – wide variety of project types. Send resume to Richard@bcbaia.com

Ritter Maher Architects
Young, energetic firm that works across the South-East is looking for a creative intern with strong leadership skills. Our firm is growing and applicant must be willing to take charge and help partners manage jobs and clients. We offer a great opportunity for interns to grow their professional skills. Responsibilities are dependant on applicant and salary will be determined based on experience. Please contact Stephen Maher

WHL Architecture
Has a position open for an intern or licensed architect with 3+ years experience to join our design team. Proficiency in Autocad is necessary and knowledged of Photoshop, Revit and 3D Studio would be ????

Remson Haley Herpin
Growing Architectural Design Firm seeking Licensed Architect for Project Management Position. Qualifications require licensure and a minimum of ten years experience, accredited architectural college degree, knowledge of Autocadd. Position and role is of key importance, and includes management of project team interns and architects. Benefits include profit sharing, paid vacation, retirement program, and life and health insurance. Send resume to Sam@rhharchitects.com

Post Architects
is looking for motivated individuals with a positive attitude who wish to contribute to the production of prestigious design projects impacting the architectural fabric of Baton Rouge, including the Capitol Park Master Plan, the 19th Judicial District Courthouse, the Baton Rouge River Center, and numerous others. Applicants must have a BArch degree, be proficient with AutoCAD and have a general knowledge of construction details. One to two years experience is preferred, but not required if other qualifications are met. Graphic presentation related software experience and general computer knowledge would be an added bonus. Contact Whitney LeJeune, AIA

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