CLIENT: T. BAKER SMITH LOCATION: PRAIRIEVILLE, LA
Companies constantly weigh options on leasing versus owning. Many times growth, strategic planning or commitment to a region prompt a business to terminate renting and take the leap to ownership. In the case of T. Baker Smith, a civil engineering consulting firm handling planning, surveying, engineering and environmental solutions for the public and private sectors, space to properly service its employees could not be accommodated any longer at one of their ten locations. Company growth is quite an accomplishment, but problematic when space is limited. As their Baton Rouge office continues to grow, the decision was made to relocate into a new facility designed specifically with TBS’ needs. The challenge is to not only complete this design and construction project within budget, but to improve operational efficiencies in the workplace. Keeping in mind a future building could accommodate projected long-term growth.
Growth can be an intimidating unknown when designing and planning. Due to the owner’s interest in construction efficiencies, while also planning for the unknown, Greenleaf Architects proposed master planning the site to accommodate two 8,500 SF office buildings with a 4,000 SF survey building. GA also proposed constructing the interior program using DIRTT, an interior modular construction system best suited for reconfigurability, expediting the construction schedule, integrating media, and constructing efficiently.
Technology can help us create dynamic, immersive experiences throughout any phase of design, construction, and even after the long-anticipated move-in day. In the case of T. Baker Smith’s new Baton Rouge Office, our client also valued the use of technology. It was the perfect pairing for a Matterport scan!
