Louisiana Homes & Gardens Design Awards 2008: Architectural Element: Stone, Metal and Wood

Architectural Element – Stone

Emily Heroman, Nu Crete Designs

Artfully hand crafted and designed out of aggregate and white Portland, these concrete floors are truly unique. The hand troweled white concrete is the perfect canvas for the rounded scoring pattern that was selected to blend with the contemporary styling throughout the home.

Architectural Element – Metal

Ralph Goodyear, Artistic Design Fabrications

This award-winning gate was inspired by the international art movement, Art Nouveau, which popularized organic, free flowing forms in the decorative arts and architecture during the early 20th century. The magestic qualities of the construction are made evident when considering the material with which the gate was constructed. Although iron, by nature, is hard, rigid and stiff, the curvilinear shapes appear relaxed and effortless, possessing an air of ease and an obvious mastery of material.

Architectural Element – Wood

Greg Arceneaux Cabinetmakers, Inc.


The Bautac Chair is a traditional Louisiana plantation chair used in the homes of Creole and American planters from the time of the first settlers through the early 1800’s. It is also referred to as a Plantaition or Campache Chair. The modern version of the Bautac Chair pictured here is constructed using Louisiana Pecan or Mahogany and leather. ✦

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Architectural Building Design: Contemporary

Architectural Building Design: Renovation

Architectural Building Design: Traditional

Interior Design: Traditional

Interior Design: Blended

Interior Design: Contemporary

Room Design: Bar, Kitchen and Dining

Room Design: Living Room, Home Office and Bedroom

Room Design: Child’s Room and Nursery

Room Design: Bathroom and Outdoor Living Space

Wall Finish, Window Treatments and Structural Innovation

Eco-Friendly Design

Water Feature and Pool Design

Landscape Design: Large and Small