The Louisiana Art and Science Museum (LASM) is housed in a renovated and expanded historic railroad station in Louisiana’s capital city of Baton Rouge. The museum occupies a compelling site along the Mississippi River.

Acting on the desire to enhance its programs and brand, LASM engaged our museum planning services.  Exhibit design firm, Ralph Applebaum Associates, later joined the project team.  Together, we engaged the museum’s key stakeholders in a process of creating a new vision for the museum. Through careful study of the museum’s program and existing site conditions, we devised a concept that explored the intersection of art and science. This led to a complete reorganization of the interior spaces, as well as a conceptual design for a multi-level lobby/café/gallery expansion. 

To optimize their riverfront location, we also proposed an elevated promenade/terrace that allowed for views over the adjacent levee and railroad tracks, while maintaining the limited amount of parking below.  Outdoor art installations were incorporated into our designs for the promenade/terrace.

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