Design: Louisiana Farm Bureau

DESIGN

LOUISIANA FARM BUREAU

7000 Commerce Circle

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TIM MUELLER

Owner: Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Architects: Grace Hebert Curtis Architects Contractor: Arkel Constructors Cost: $21 million Date completed: August 2022 Use: Headquarters

FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION: “The architects at Grace Hebert Curtis looked to the farm for inspiration in designing the building. The gray accents between the windows were inspired by the metal grain bins farmers use to store rice, corn and soybeans. The stone on the bottom floor resembles stone fences found on some ranches.” —Avery J. Davidson, communications director, Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation 1. Louisiana Farm Bureau, celebrating its 100th anniversary, has opened its new $21 million, 84,555-square-foot headquarters off Corporate Boulevard. The pattern on the exterior facade is representative of a grain elevator, emphasizing the building’s agricultural theme.

2. Adjacent to the lobby-area staircase is a wood and metal design element that not only continues the agricultural theme but does so in a sophisticated way.

3. The facility includes a 2,350-square-foot cafe for staff to take a break from work throughout the day. The space can also be used for banquets and entertaining as it opens onto a 6,000-square-foot, covered outdoor patio.

4. The boardroom, located on the third floor, has a built-in ellipse board table with seating for 19. Wood and stone accents create a sophisticated aesthetic while the floor-to-ceiling window wall looks onto landscaping and reflection ponds.