Courtesy of LA Tech University Communications
The Louisiana Tech architecture program is celebrating a decade-long partnership with MedCamps of Louisiana by dedicating its latest project, a new field house at Camp Alabama.
What
Dedication of student-designed and built field house facility for MedCamps of Louisiana.
Where
MedCamps of Louisiana
Camp Alabama
136 Highway 821
Choudrant, LA 71227
When
May 24 at 4 p.m.
Tours can be scheduled earlier in the week for a more thorough view the projects.
Who
Participating in the building dedication are representatives from Louisiana Tech, including School of Design faculty and students and MedCamps of Louisiana’s executive director.
Since 2014, this design build studio, led by associate professors Brad Deal, An Le, and Robert Brooks, has developed an ongoing partnership with MedCamps of Louisiana, a nonprofit organization that provides free summer camp experiences for children with a range of chronic illnesses and disabilities.
The design build program at Louisiana Tech allows future architects to understand the consequences of their design decisions by seeing projects through the construction process and observing as the projects are used by MedCamps staff and campers. The studio creates a culture of camaraderie infused with accomplishment, a robust work ethic, and a sense of humility for what is not yet known as these young designers complete their third year of architectural education.
The nine completed projects have led to an improvement of MedCamp’s fundraising and operations while also earning the studio national recognition in both professional and academic arenas.
Completed design build projects
Gibbs Pavillion, 2014
Archery Range, 2015
Boat Launch, 2016
Pisces Bridge, 2017
Peregrine Zipline, 2018
Stroud Store, 2019
Entry, 2021
Art Cabin, 2022
Amphitheater, 2023
Field House, 2024
