CATEGORY: Retail- Small
PROJECT SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,455 sf
PROJECT COST: $296,000
DATE OF COMPLETION: February 2019
The client launched an innovative business model where customers fully customize and blend their own lipstick or lip gloss from scratch, and then catalogue their blend for online reordering. The design program included a flagship store to host marketing events, as well as the renovation of a 1969 Airstream for mobile events.
CATEGORY: Corporate Office & Product Showroom
PROJECT SQUARE FOOTAGE: 10,280 sf
PROJECT COST: $1,465,000
DATE OF COMPLETION: August 2017
Situated in downtown New Orleans, AOS (Associated Office Systems) expanded and renovated their offices to a sleek and modern workplace showroom. The project design encompassed approximately 7,000 SF of renovation with an expansion of 3,000 SF. I worked on the Verges Rome team in collaboration with Eskew+Dumez+Ripple. My role on the team was responsible for FF&E selections as well as working closely with AOS to make updated product showcase selections that would be coherent with the overall design of the space.
CATEGORY: Institutional- Large
PROJECT SQUARE FOOTAGE: 18,158 sf
PROJECT COST: $5,500,000
DATE OF COMPLETION: June 2018
An elegant neutral interior palette supports an environment for learning, meditation, reflection and inspiration while maintaining mid-century modern design relevance. Accents of blue and red are inspired by the rich hues of monastic robes, and the cruciform patterns in the flooring design are strategically placed to organize paths of circulation versus destination spaces. Each color corresponds with the type of activity per floor. “Red” denotes spaces of activity while “Blue” denotes more restful, calming, and reflective spaces.
CATEGORY: Corporate Office
PROJECT SQUARE FOOTAGE: 15,240 sf
PROJECT COST: $860,000
DATE OF COMPLETION: December 2015
CATEGORY: Corporate Office
PROJECT SQUARE FOOTAGE: 31,872 sf
PROJECT COST: $2,859,000
DATE OF COMPLETION: December 2017
CATEGORY: Institutional-Large
PROJECT SQUARE FOOTAGE: 106,212 sf
PROJECT COST: $25,600,000
DATE OF COMPLETION: February 2015
The exterior and interior design reflects the surrounding neighborhood character, colors, and Bahamian architectural influence. Floor patterns and color blocking is utilized throughout to assist with wayfinding and navigation around the campus. Each wing and restroom has a designated predominant color. All shared activity spaces like the cafeteria, media center, and music rooms utilize a combination of the colors.
CATEGORY: Restaurant
PROJECT SQUARE FOOTAGE: 20,000 sf
PROJECT COST: $5,200,000
DATE OF COMPLETION: April 2015
CATEGORY: Higher Education
PROJECT SQUARE FOOTAGE: 19,539 sf
PROJECT COST: $3,378,773
DATE OF COMPLETION: January 2021
VergesRome Architects was selected to complete the 19,539 square foot renovation of the Howard Tilton Memorial Library basement to the relocated and expanded Testing and Tutoring Centers. Flooding of the Howard Tilton Memorial Library Basement has been an issue for years. In the recent build-out of the basement classrooms, Goldman Testing Center, and the Tutoring Center, flood mitigation systems were implemented to help prevent future flooding. Furthermore, interior finishes and furniture were carefully selected to withstand the effect of water damage in the event of future flooding. It was also important that the new interiors be designed in keeping with the overall design direction of the modern additions to the campus.
CATEGORY: Healthcare
PROJECT SQUARE FOOTAGE: 12,520 sf
PROJECT COST: $3,907,000
DATE OF COMPLETION: July 2021
The new 12,520 sf facility includes a medical clinic with 16 exam rooms, a dental clinic with 8 exam rooms, a pharmacy and a break room with adjacent conference room. The design concept was to create a building to serve as a beacon for the community. The main entrance winged canopy draws patients to the building offering a double height lobby space that provides a grand arrival space before entering the clinics or visiting the pharmacy. The functional program is an extension of the healthcare services provided throughout the InclusivCare health network and this facility acts as a hub for the Marrero community. In addition to the healthcare spaces, a community room was provided with a separate entrance to allow for after hours community meetings and functions onsite.
