A Building Area: (sf) 18,980. Cost per Square Foot: 18,980. Construction Cost $3,359,000. Date of Completion: 2014

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1 Program Summary: A new building housing a Parish Government s headquarters for the departments of Building Permitting, Planning, and Environmental Health. Program Statement: The building is subdivided into three main areas which correspond to three departments. The large volume entry space is flanked on two sides by Building Permitting and Environmental Health and leads visitors to the Planning Department as well as a large multi-purpose meeting space. The new building is on axis with the Parish Health Unit which was also designed by the Architects in A Building Area: (sf) 18,980 Cost per Square Foot: 18,980 Construction Cost $3,359,000 Date of Completion: 2014

2 A The Parish approached the design team with the request to develop a facility on their established campus to house two Parish entities. The project was progressed through construction documents and placed on hold by the Owner. With the passing of time, the Owner s needs changed and their requested scope increased significantly. The Owner was pleased with the previous design and requested that the initial concept remain as unchanged as possible. The design team reassessed the scope and determined that a building consisting of two masses connected by a glazed spine would properly accommodate the Owner s request and expanded programmatic needs.

3 A The building s rectangular shape aided in dividing the building horizontally into two main forms containing the three departments. The front, housing Building Permitting and Environmental Health, while the back includes the Planning Department and communal areas such as shared conference rooms and multi-purpose spaces.

4 A The front façade consists of glass and horizontal corrugated metal panels with brick finishing out the edges of the building. The materials are used to aid in differentiating the functions of the building. The public lobby is completely transparent with floor to ceiling glass. The work areas are clad in horizontal metal paneling while the service areas are wrapped in brick. At the main entry of the building visitors are greeted by a large roof overhang supported by four V- shaped structural columns and a transparent lobby. The two central beams are a precursor to the main circulation space and also act as extensions of symmetry for the building.

5 A The east and west facades of the building work as bookends clad in heavier materials. This treatment allows for the entry elements to be emphasized with both visually and physically lighter materiality. This concept is applied to all entry and exit doorways throughout the exterior facades with varying emphasis based on the significance of each instance. The exaggerated overhang at the entry as well as eyebrow canopies over the windows provide for solar and weather protection.

6 A The single slope massing reacts to the volume requirements of the multi purpose meeting room. High quality natural light is harvested for the north facing conference room in the form of a glazed projection within the masonry wall.

7 A The two building forms are joined with a glazed entry corridor. This connector creates a way for employees to enter and exit the building while minimizing disruption of services to the public. The connector also allows for convenient entry from the employee parking lots on either side of the building. Brick fin walls with steel framed portals create an identifiable entry while also providing a subtle level of privacy and way finding.

8 A Tall glazed walls allow for both the public and the Parish employees to enjoy ample natural light as well as views to the exterior. Circulation and way-finding was established as a key goal in developing a successful project. One of challenges faced by the architect was activating the main circulation space. After many iterations it was decided that each side of the space would be lined with rectangles of different lengths spanning horizontally. These horizontal strips change colors as you travel throughout the building indicating a change in the program.

9 A The color coded floor treatment extends past the glazed walls into the corresponding public waiting areas. Wall color is selected to match the accent floor to create a cohesive use of visual identifiers. Tall glazed walls allow for both the public and the Parish employee s to enjoy ample natural light as well as views to the exterior. The transaction counters were constructed to provide a very open, non-intimidating experience for the applicants. Translucent glazed panels provide privacy while still maintaining a feeling of openness.

10 A Simple stained plywood paneling is used as a wall cladding and wainscoting to provide durability as well as to indicate programmatic significance. Conference rooms and shared office spaces are designed with windows and borrowed lights to allow in natural light. Translucent glazing similar to what is used at the transaction counters is utilized in areas that required an additional level of privacy.

11 A The multipurpose meeting room takes advantage of the higher volume single sloping roof. Windows are situated above the board member seating to allow for ample natural light while minimizing external distraction. Continuing the utilization of economical interior finishes, carpet tile was selected for the flooring while perforated corrugated metal panels clad the ceiling and aid in acoustics. An accent wall was simply clad in the stained plywood installation seen in other areas throughout the building.

12 Project Name: Tangipahoa Parish Environmental Services Building Project Location: Hammond, la. Owner/Client: Tangipahoa Parish Governement Architect(s) of Record: (names and addresses) Holly & Smith Architects, APAC 208 N. Cate Street Hammond, La Project Team: Holly & Smith Architects, APAC Landscape Architect: N/A Consultants: Structural: Fox-Nesbit Engineering, LLC Mechanical: Kalmans Marshal Engineering, Inc. Electrical: Kalmans Marshal Engineering, Inc General Contractor: Frank A. Anzalone General Contractor, Inc. Photographer(s): (please list which specific slides get credited to each photographer(s) listed). All Photography: Marc Lamkin A Credit Slide This slide will not be seen by the judges. It replaces what in past years has been in the sealed envelope. Please fill out the information requested to the left. As with other slides please set the correct Entry Number above; OK to leave slide# as x Some of this information will be added to the slides when used for the Awards Presentation at the AIA Louisiana Convention. Note: on this slide if you run out of space please adjust font size as necessary or move more information to the second column. Please submit 2 Power Point Submissions on CD as indicated on the instructions sent to you with your entry number (one w/credit slide and one without).