Baton Rouge, Louisiana—one of the three southernmost capital cities—is directly dependent on the magnificent Mississippi River. The city is a seductive mix of business, culture, and beauty. For people looking to upgrade their Baton Rouge home, as well as people envisioning residency in the area, the best residential architects are required.
Our editorial team decided to highlight the Best Residential Architects in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We came up with this list after looking at each firm’s awards, experience, and areas of expertise.
Hoffpauir Studio
1669 Lobdell Avenue, Suite H1, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Residential spaces should be designed to foster creativity and functionality in a welcoming atmosphere, and that’s what Hoffpauir Studio is dedicated to achieving. Founded in 2006, Hoffpauir Studio employs sustainable techniques while designing creative and functional spaces that are worth living in. Led by Principal Joshua Hoffpauir, AIA, the firm treats each project as a unique endeavor that demands innovative design solutions.
Featured here is Whitehaven Residence, a beautiful historical project. It is a massive structure containing multiple home areas and rooms for recreation and family activities. Its design is also deeply rooted in the client’s love for contemporary themes and furnishings.
Onsite Design
7225 Adelia Lane, 2nd Floor, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806
Onsite Design is a premier architectural firm that gives each client’s dream home a unique viewpoint and style. Its diversified experiences enable it to become devoted to each project in order to achieve the highest purpose and vision for a home. This in turn has led to the introduction of creative concepts for its clients.
The firm focuses mainly on five home styles that clients can choose from – Traditional, Transitional, Coastal, Colonial, and Cottage. These styles are all present in the firm’s portfolio; clients can pick similar ideas for their own projects.
The project we decided to feature here is Transitional Custom. It’s a two-story transitional home made specifically for the client. It has a white theme for a neutral and clean appeal, a shingle roof, and a fine entryway for the exterior design. The interior also features a white theme finished with vinyl flooring and elegant furniture.
BY DAY
3718 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
BY DAY is a multifaceted architectural firm that provides a wide array of complete services, from residential projects all the way up to historical renovations. The firm is spearheaded by Hance Hughes, an accredited professional of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). His entire career has been centered on working on residential homes in a range of styles; that’s why he eventually established his own company.
Despite having only four years of service in the industry, the firm is more than capable of handling each client’s needs and desires when it comes to their dream home. One great example of this capability is the Camellia Residence. This premier home is a two-story building with a white brick façade. It’s a massive home with tons of space, marble flooring, and filled with deluxe furniture. It also has a monochrome theme to support the majority of the house’s design.
William R Powell, A.I.A. Architect, LLC
7522 St. Edmund Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
For over 24 years, William R. Powell (AIA) has been a unique presence in the industry; he has been working as a sole practitioner in the industry. He believes that this principle of independence is a key factor in his ability to deliver exceptional results, as it paves the way for his personal work service, rooted in one-on-one sessions with his clients.
Featured above is a magnificent, transitional-style home, the Daigle Residence. This residential home displays the great architecture evident in the designs including the beige theme, hip roof, and stone motif. The interconnection of the house was also considered as the outdoor spaces connected each space to form an innovative residence.
RHH Architects
200 Government Street, Suite 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
RHH ARCHITECTS is an architectural design firm that offers comprehensive, personalized solutions to each client’s problems. The firm names its main operating principles as empathy, visualization, and actualization—all equally important to the way the firm completes projects with top-tier quality, dedication, and attentive service. The firm is an AIA-certified organization, and adept at handling projects of all sizes and complexity.
The Bayou Fountain Homeplace is a great example of the firm’s work. This house incorporates Greek Revival with luxurious materials and furniture and the result is a strong appeal for the home’s residents and guests alike. It’s built to last, and it will serve future generations.
Cockfield Jackson Architects
6711 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Cockfield Jackson Architects is a responsive architectural firm that takes pride in its philosophy of regarding all parties in a project (client, other professionals) as connected and dependent members of a specialized team. This way each project is handled with understanding and commitment and great results are achieved.
The firm is led by two principal architects, Tomme L. Cockfield (AIA/ICAA) and Stephen P. Jackson (AIA/LEED AP). Together, these two are at the forefront of the firm, ensuring that each action it takes and each project it handles is built up to a high standard.
The Classical French home is a great example of what the firm is able to provide for its clients. The project incorporates a mixed style between colonial and french homes. It has a wide shape and two stories so that its residents can freely use the space available. The interior has a relaxing, inviting appeal, and it has the appropriate furniture and materials to accompany it.
Al Jones Architect
7909 Wrenwood Boulevard, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Al Jones Architect—a firm with over 48 years of experience and service in the architectural industry—is one of the leading companies in the region that takes on residential projects. The firm’s designs and projects are recognized throughout the U.S., but the South has the most prominent examples. The firm is led by Al Jones (AIA) who has more than four decades’ worth of experience when it comes to architecture.
The firm has completed multiple projects across the state, some of which have earned the recognition of publications such as InRegister. One of the firm’s examples, provided in the portfolio, is the Myatt Home. This structure takes on a traditional and Mediterranean home style that produces pure elegance. The firm made sure that the design would remain timeless, and that the feeling of coziness and luxury were present for all of its residents and guests.
DNA Workshop
235 South 14th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
DNA Workshop is a multi-award-winning architectural firm that produces AIA-accredited projects for projects across a range of complexity. The firm has been certified by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) thanks to its highly prioritized sustainable practices. Its main principle revolves around delivering the highest quality of work to its community while leaving a positive footprint on the environment.
Over the years, the firm has received several awards including the Louisiana State AIA Award (2021), the AIA Baton Rouge Gold Rose Award (2019), the AIA Baton Rouge EBR Planning Commission Award (2019), and the AIA Baton Rouge Rose Award (2017).
Featured above is Nelson Residence, a beautiful traditional home characterized by a prominent light theme with a few hints of contrasting colors. The house is filled with several pieces of lavish furniture, as well as homely themes that render it a cozy space.
Kevin Harris Architect, LLC
451 E Airport Avenue Ste A, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Kevin Harris, Architect, L.L.C. is a design firm that specializes in providing a broad range of services – from renovations to new construction projects. The firm has a passion for producing architecture unique to each client.
Managing the firm is Kevin Harris, a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA). Harris, who has a ton of experience in architecture leads the firm in its design service. He also spends his time writing and publishing articles in order to spread his passion for the industry and its wonders. He has written a book about building the perfect dream home which immediately became a bestseller.
St. Charles Avenue is a prime example of a residential project produced by the firm. This massive home is ideal for families looking to expand their numbers, as the wide space can easily house the members. The house has a royal look and strong appeal easily felt as soon as you set foot on the property.
Lionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLC
8017 Jefferson Highway # B2, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Lionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLC is unique in the sense that it makes sure to observe and analyze how each client and their family lives and goes about in their everyday lives. According to the firm, only after collecting enough data is it able to fully manage and design a home perfectly tailored to each of its client’s vision and desires – going above and beyond their expectations.
The firm is now AIA-certified and has been featured in publications, most notably in InRegister releases (featured multiple times over the same years). The firm has also won special awards such as the Best Integrated Home – CEDIA Awards (2016).
Above you’ll find the Laurel Lakes Residence, a captivating home situated right beside Laurel Lakes. What makes this house particularly special is its location— a place of natural tranquility. The exterior and interior were designed to provide both functionality and facilitate entertainment.
