FEATURED PROJECTS


At Studio S27, we work on a large variety of projects that can range from extremely extensive and detailed to creative accents to an architectural design such as a bridge or skyscraper. Either way, you can trust our experience and appreciate the results. Below, you will find a small sample of some of our work.

Currently, Studio S27 has been assisting the State of Louisiana in integrating historic preservation considerations into the development and review of projects proposed for FEMA funding in response to hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

 

Project: Architecture Surveys (Section 106) & Environmental Reviews for Pre-Construction Planning

Client: James Lee Witt; Union Parish

In 2007, a new federal grant program was established to assist local governments with construction project identification and development for reducing vulnerability to natural disasters. James Lee Witt was contracted by Union Parish in Louisiana to assist with the pre-construction planning phase for these projects. As a sub-contactor, Studio S27 provided the necessary architecture survey and environmental review work on all of the proposed improvements. This enabled Union Parish to prioritize their construction projects not only in terms of cost-effectiveness, but also in terms of preserving the integrity of the community’s architectural features, and the stability of local and site-specific environmental quality.
 

Project: Technical Assistance Recovery Efforts for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, State of Louisiana

Client: James Lee Witt; State of Louisiana 

In response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Studio S27 has been retained by James Lee Witt & Associates to provide technical assistance on historic preservation to FEMA. Vital to FEMA’s mission is the ability to protect and restore Louisiana’s rich and celebrated architectural diversity. Studio S27’s proprietary “historical review protocols” give the State of Louisiana a distinct advantage in its rebuilding programs in terms of integrating historic preservation considerations into the development and review of sited projects.
 

 

Project: Reconstruction of Patrick Bonck’s House; Gulfport, MS

Client: Patrick Bonck 

On August 29th, 2005, Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Mississippi Gulf Coast, leveling everything in its path along the 70-mile coast. Studio S27 was retained by Patrick Bonck, a homeowner on 2nd Street in Gulfport, for assistance in rebuilding his house. With nothing left but the frame and foundation, the house originally consisted of architectural and structural features from the early 1920s (original construction date) with extensive remodeling features from the 1970s. Studio S27 worked closely with Mr. Bonck, and the decision was made to use the disaster to create an opportunity to rebuild the house to its original, charming 1920s cottage design, while at the same time upgrading original structural elements to strengthen the home to withstand the impacts from Category 5 Hurricanes. Studio S27 developed a pattern book with proposed floor plans, mitigation measures, and a 1920’s design template including interior and exterior treatments for Mr. Bonck to draw from while rebuilding his house.
 

Project: Wine Labels; Branding of Stark County into Wine Labels

Client: Indian Creek Vineyard

Studio S27 was retained by Indian Creek Vineyards to design up to six wine labels for its 2005 bottling. The goal was to not only design six labels, but to also capture local attributes of Stark County into the wine labels. To achieve this type of “local” branding, each label married the vineyard to the Township by drawing from such varied local emblems as school mascots, recognizable scenic vistas, and pastoral photos of the vineyard itself.