Nestled 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 lighting placements create a cohesive interior/exterior environment. Custom-designed wall coverings throughout speak to the company’s many construction disciplines.

Photo 1: placement scenarios, ultimately positioning the structure at the heart of the campus. This critical design decision delivered on the client’s request to increase personnel interaction among the staff movement corridor.