Eden Park Library

The Eden Park Branch Library received the prestigious Rose Award for Design Excellence presented by the Architects Institute of America. The facility combines exposed structural steel, heavy wood beam construction, masonry veneer, and large curtain wall glass systems to make the appearance totally unique yet appealing to all.  The interior is built with exposed heavy wood beams, vaulted exposed wood ceiling, unique lighting fixtures which include mirrored reflective touches, brick veneer and wood trimmed columns, and a wide open design allowing full view of the different areas throughout the facility. Also, the design required a   carpeted raised floor system allowing easy routing of the multiple control systems necessary for a public library.

Iberville Parish Veterans Memorial
$950,000.00

The work includes construction of a grass roots award winning Veterans Memorial Facility as designed by Grace and Hebert, Architects.  The significant concrete work included construction of approximately 6,000 sq. ft. of open air plaza surrounded by poured in place walls, columns and unusual geometric concrete masses resulting in an impressive 21st century aesthetically appealing monument to the veterans.  A mixture of bronze structures, concrete, specialty glass, internally illuminated translucent masonry (Litracon imported from Hungary), special lighting accents and water features including an infinity edge pool with a waterfall, add interest to the project.  Earthen beams & terraces successfully make the transition from natural grade to plaza level. 

Guy Hopkins Construction self performed the earthwork, concrete, masonry and water feature work, and was intimately involved in the metal work.  Graph-Tech Specialty Fabricators fabricated and erected the bronze.  Total Electric Services furnished and installed the lighting.  Architectural Glass & Metal provided and installed the glass work.  The specialty work in this project and the unusual nature of the design resulted in a few discoveries during construction and exercised Guy Hopkins Construction’s talent for overcoming challenges.