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We are #1We have an impressive portfolioTake a tour of the following pages. You will see forward thinking and fiscally responsible design projects that improve our clients’ operations and efficiencies. We understand that there are unique aspects to every client and every project. We tap into our depth of expertise to balance those distinct characteristics within project parameters.Grace Hebert Curtis Architects (GHC) has extensive experience working with corporations for the planning and design of their new or renovated facilities. By working with us, you will add a partner to your team who has commercial design expertise paired with local presence. We are critical thinkers and creative problem solvers. GHC has an in-house team of interior designers who work seamlessly with the entire project team including the owner, architects and engineering consultants. The merging of ideas from all players provides strong concepts, resulting in built environments that exceed our client’s expectations. Our interiors department is capable of providing services beyond the design and finishing of interior spaces. Some of these include Furniture, Fixture and Equipment selections, specifications, bid packages and program administration, signage design and implementation, custom wall graphics and wall coverings.We want to work with YOU58 Years in BusinessWE’RELOCAL

We are committed to making your project a successGrace Hebert Curtis takes great pride in our relationships with our clients and work extremely well in a collaborative environment. GHC is supported by a staff of 400+ architects, interior designers, and mechanical engineers. We have the man-power and resources to meet your project goals.Collaboration and communication are central to our processOver the years we have continued to provide clients with clear, understandable, and up-to-date information as their projects progress. Our team is effective because we perform in a unique collaborative environment that facilitates interaction among clients, engineers, and designers. We immerse ourselves in each client’s culture to better understand their objectives, so on any given project we really are all on the same team. We listen, set goals, and arrive at the best solutions by working together.Contact usGerald D. “Jerry” Hebert, II, AIACEOjhebert@ghc-arch.comAdam L. Fishbein, AIASecretary/Treasurerafishbein@ghc-arch.comGrace Hebert Curtis Architects | 225.338.5569 | ghc-arch.com

Commercial Portfolio

Farm BureauBaton Rouge, LA | 84,355 SF | 2022Agriculture, particularly the classic grain elevator, was the subtle inspiration for the design of the yet-to-be-constructed Farm Bureau headquarters in Baton Rouge. The facility will house the organization's insurance branch and federation activities while also hosting legislators, industry leaders and members of the state's farming community.GHC worked closely with the client, exploring several potential scenarios before enthusiastically selecting the broad, three-story, angled concept. The structure will sit on a unique site that is essentially a half-moon-shaped island between roadways, meaning the building will have 360 degrees of visibility. To capitalize on its location, the structure will feature a dynamic façade that plays on the contrast of mass and void to give the impression of movement. A solid base, punctuated by a deep-red covered entryway, will help ground and visually anchor the facility.To innovatively address security concerns, GHC designed a series of earthen berms and lush landscaping that will create a natural screen. These techniques eventually will make the building look as though it is perched atop urban levees.

Bernhard Office RenovationMetairie, LA | 36,000 SF | 2020The project expertly transformed an existing structure, which had seen a wide variety of former tenants, into a strategically branded corporate office space. The primary impetus for the project was to consolidate the majority of Bernhard's workforce into one location to promote collaboration. Relocating to the 36,000-square-foot space also gave the firm an opportunity to modernize with a more open office environment. Staff focused spaces create the central hub for teaming and collaborative sessions while providing opportunities for individual and small group meetings. Dynamic open workspaces allow employees the freedom to move and share ideas. A new mezzanine maximizing unused vertical space allowed for separation of departments that require a quiet environment.

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FirstCashFort Worth, TX | 16,000 SF | 2021This project included a refresh and modernization of the 6th floor of the FirstCash building. The design provided open site lines to provide great views to the outside, reducing the number of offices and providing all glass storefronts to maximize daylight. Our design opened up the ceilings to exposed deck and featured concrete floors with carpet at workstations and offices. Acoustics were reviewed and studied for an optimal work environment. All workstations feature sit-to-stand desks with sit down privacy.There is one common community area on the floor that allows space for employees to interact, eat lunch or have an informal meeting. The restrooms were also upgraded and enlarged to accommodate more staff on the floor.

Royer Commercial InteriorsFort Worth, TX | 7,500 SF | 2018Colorful, dynamic elements mark this space that used “Fort Worth Fresh” as its inspiration. The client moved into this suite following a 15-year stint in its previous location. With the move came a re-branding effort, and natural materials and daylighting were essential to the environment the company desired. Exposed deck and classic finishes designed to endure for up to 15 years were selected to create a light and airy feel, bringing as much natural light as deep into the space as possible. A mother's lactation room was incorporated, providing a quiet space separate from other large, inviting gathering spaces within this working showroom. Because the office was a 4th generation space, reusing items like plumbing and corridor doors provided cost-saving measures. Removing the acoustical ceiling tile and exposing the deck were design strategies. High quality acoustics within the space was achieved through wall-applied acoustical panels and acoustical lighting fixtures.

Common Grounds Fort WorthFort Worth, TX | 26,000 SF | 2018Providing a space for human connection, comfort and productivity, this flexible office space sits in downtown Fort Worth. A local franchise, the décor theme plays on “Cowboys and Culture” with a mix of modern and historic while adhering to a national brand. Amenities include dual-panel modular offices, an in-house café, conference/break rooms, sound insulated phone booths and a kitchen/bar area; all designed to create an open, familial, connected, flexible environment with ample natural light. Modern bold color blended with raw and textured materials provide invigorating zones within the space for a variety of activities. Design challenges included multiple entries at different levels within the suite that required coordinated access. In addition, because the space had been vacant for more than a year as a shell space, code required the design to provide the correct floor separation with the parking garage above the space. Because the Owner is a national firm with design standards, materials for this site were in multiple countries, creating a challenge when coordinating and receiving materials in a timely manner.

Alliance Emerging Technology CenterBaton Rouge, LA | 12,605 SF | 2019The Emerging Technology Center, the newest addition to the Alliance Safety Council's facilities portfolio, invites members and visitors to rethink business processes and solutions. Grace Hebert Curtis Architects redesigned and re-imagined the existing 26,000-square-foot facility to support the most up-to-date professional learning and training as well as innovative content development and delivery technologies.Among the center's most important spaces is the Design Thinking Lab, a dedicated area where the Alliance's Design Thinking Team and members of the public develop new approaches to solving problems. Conducive to the ever-changing needs of the workforce, the future-focused collaborative spaces are ideal for independent, small- or large-group working and training sessions. Intimate meeting spaces, clusters of flexible furniture, and instructional technology tools all support the multi-step problem-solving process.

Jones WalkerBaton Rouge, LA | 44,000 SF | 2019When prominent law firm Jones Walker relocated to downtown Baton Rouge, the firm sought the architectural and interior design expertise of Grace Hebert Curtis Architects. In alignment with the law firm's vision, the Grace Hebert Curtis Architects team redesigned a 44,000-square-foot space that spans the two top floors and a partial floor in a historic high-rise office building. The design approach and aesthetic reflect the Jones Walker brand by incorporating modern, flexible office spaces that support collaboration and emerging technologies in a classic color and material palette.The spacious main lobby and offices feature a warm-gray tone inspired by the metalwork and limestone façade found in the nearby Louisiana State Capitol Building. In a nod to the skyscraper itself, which was designed in 1930, Art Deco-inspired lighting, carpeting, patterns and architectural details give the space a timeless sophistication. Vertical walnut panels provide a textural contrast to the stone-inspired flooring and custom metal screens. Glass-fronted walls capitalize on the lofty location and help to infuse the interior with natural light.

AGC Office RenovationsBaton Rouge, LA | 6,480 SF | 2018Grace Hebert Curtis Architects renovated and revitalized a single-story office building in bustling downtown Baton Rouge to house the offices of Louisiana Associated General Contractors. As the 1960s-era structure (which was renovated in the 1980s) was long overdue for improvements, GHC began by removing the front façade and adding wood, steel and metal elements to complement the newly painted brick exterior. Further incorporating large new windows brightened the interior. Drab interior spaces were demolished and reorganized to transform the dark, dated interior into an inviting contemporary atmosphere. Exposing the original brick along the exterior walls helped retain the building's history and character, and further exposing the steel superstructure brightened the interior. This thoughtful programming and design are complemented by a more cheerful palette, diverse textures, and warm wood tones punctuated by the brand's signature orange-red shade. Marrying traditional office elements with 21st century design concepts ensured broad appeal and employee buy-in. A 50-seat classroom easily accommodates training and teleconferences, while a courtyard, flexible meetings spaces and a break room offer further variety.

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Spencer Calahan OfficeBaton Rouge, LA | 26,900 SF | 2020The new law offices of Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers take full advantage of the site's prominent Baton Rouge location. The 26,000-square-foot office building spans five stories, including two levels of parking, three levels of office space, a rooftop helipad, and a 1,300-square-foot deck with river and downtown views. Accommodating more than 40 offices, the landmark structure also includes a mock courtroom and space for future expansion. Private perimeter offices feature glass walls, allowing natural light to transmit into the interior open office space. Low workstations are gathered in small neighborhoods to encourage productivity, community and collaboration.As the structure is more than just a law office, the project allowed Grace Hebert Curtis Architects to think and design beyond traditional boundaries. Interior spaces also include a gym to promote health and well-being, while the ground level includes an outdoor terrace and kitchen for events and socializing.

Amedisys - American WayBaton Rouge, LA | 79,575 SF | 2016Grace Hebert Curtis Architects' 2016 interior renovation of Amedisys Home Health's American Way location spanned nearly 80,000 square feet. The project transformed a cavernous and uninspired commercial space into a bright, dynamic, efficient and engaging atmosphere that fosters creativity.Adapting the 1970s-era building for 21st century operations — and millennial- and Generation Y-driven workplace trends — required redesigning the layout to create an open office concept. Grace Hebert Curtis Architects also carved out a variety of shared spaces to encourage interaction between teams.Delivering on the client's vision of an airy, cheerful atmosphere was an exciting challenge for the design team, especially given the existing core structure, low ceilings and lack of natural daylight. In response, the team innovatively repositioned executive offices, core spaces and conference rooms — which are traditionally located on window walls — to the building's interior. This helped maximize visual access to natural daylight. Surfaces and finishes were also lightened and brightened to make the space feel taller.

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Cajun Industries Office ExpansionBaton Rouge, LA | 30,200 SF | 2015Nestled between two existing buildings on the Cajun Industries campus, a new Grace Hebert Curtis Architects-designed office building provides much-needed space as well as a focal point for the fast-growing company. To create harmony with the older spaces, the new building utilizes a metal rain screen system that references and helps to incorporate the campus' existing brickwork and green standing-seam metal roofs. As the project scope also encompassed an interior renovation of the existing spaces, Grace Hebert Curtis Architects developed a contemporary design that provided both freshness and consistency. A harmonious variety of floor finishes, wall finishes, and lightening placements create a cohesive interior/exterior environment. Custom-designed wall coverings throughout speak to the company's many construction disciplines.