As an emerging professional architect in coastal Louisiana, Justin Cortez aims to leave a lasting impact on the architectural landscape. He combines innovative design with a strong dedication to serving local communities, driven by his deep-rooted passion for community-focused projects. Justin earned his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2009. He then completed two summer internships with Gossen-Holloway and Associates while working on his masterās degree at ULL. In 2011, he earned his Master of Architecture degree, and … Continue reading Justin Cortez, AIA, Gossen-Holloway-Cortez→
June 18, 2024 Statement from the Board of Directors of The American Institute of Architects The Board of Directors of The American Institute of Architects expresses its ongoing support of AIA CEO and EVP Lakisha Ann Woods and her team. The Board takes its fiduciary responsibilities seriously. AIA is financially healthy and has received a clean audit for the past three budget cycles. The current Board of Directors, CEO, and staff are working on the 2025 budget, which will be $13.5 million less than the … Continue reading News from AIA National→
Bold and energetic in both his demeanor and designs, Alex Shows is a licensed Architect at VSG Architects in Southwest Louisiana, and the current President of AIA Southwest Louisiana Chapter. He completed his B.S. in Architectural Studies in 2015 at Louisiana Tech, and earned his Master of Architecture, Summa Cum Laude, at Louisiana Tech in 2016. His academic experience includes the AIA National award-winning Design-Build project, āLarkin Gibbs Pavilion,ā located at MedCamps of Louisiana; Alex also earned numerous awards such as the Henry Adams AIA … Continue reading Alex Shows, AIA, NCARB→
Houston’s Emancipation Park was founded in 1872 by four formerly enslaved people. As the oldest public park in Texas and the site of the state’s first Juneteenth celebration, it has long been a point of pride for Houstonians. A redesign led by the late Phil Freelon, FAIA, of Perkins+Will has helped spark a renaissance of the surrounding neighborhood.
The COTEĀ® Top Ten Awards is the industryās best-known awards program for sustainable design excellence. Each year, 10 innovative projects earn the prize for setting the standard in design and sustainability. See more…
I am registered architect and entrepreneur who resides and practices in South Louisiana with my professional engineer husband, our 2.5-year-old son and elderly rescue dog. I am a Cajun descendant who was raised in New Iberia by my parents with my fraternal twin sister and younger brother. I am a third-generation graduate from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where I earned my Masters in Architecture in 2011 and was very active in AIAS and Student Government. I started working for various architecture firms in … Continue reading Ashley Bell Davis, RA, AIA→
Trahan Architects announced that it has received the 2021 Interior Architecture Award for the Coca-Cola Stage at the Alliance Theatre presented by the National Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Says the AIA, āAt the heart of a celebrated arts center campus in Atlanta, the Coca-Cola Stage at the Alliance Theatre has been transformed, demonstrating what is possible when a multi-disciplinary team works in concert.”
For the last 40 years, we’ve brought positive impact and change to communities across the Gulf South through our signature, award winning architecture services. As the industry has grown and changed, we’ve grown right along with it. In that continued vein of growth and transformation, we’re happy to announce the expansion of WHLC through the addition of three new partners in the form of tenured WHLC architects.
