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... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
Lance Mathews, AIA earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Louisiana Tech University with Magna Cum Laude Honors in 2009. Lance was awarded the Certificate of Merit for the excellence in the study of architecture by the AIA. He has been a designer with Barron, Heinberg & Brocato... Continue Reading
As a student at LSU, I worked for a couple of Baton Rouge firms while in school. After graduation in 1992, I continued to work for Post Architects for 15 years managing staff and large projects. In 2007 I joined RHH Architects where I am an associate and project manager. I have worked on many... Continue Reading
Nick earned his bachelor’s degree in general studies in 2010 from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a focus on arts and humanities, taking as many furniture making and design classes he could. While building custom cabinets and staircases, he was recruited back to his alma... Continue Reading
A native New Orleanian, Dominic earned his MArch from Tulane University in 2003. Upon graduation, he began practice at Manning Architects. During his career at the firm, Dominic has had the privilege of working on projects spanning numerous market sectors including Transportation, Education,... Continue Reading
The Presidential Citation and Medal honors those individuals or non-profit organizations who make special contributions to AIA Louisiana. This year’s recipient is someone who has been a quintessential member of the staff of AIA Louisiana since 1983. For 35 years, Kathy Desselle’s... Continue Reading
