With the renovation of the Baker-Donelson law firm, a combination of travertine, marble and quartz was used to update and unify the professional practice in New Orleans, LA. The high-quality materials were employed throughout the reception area, elevator lobby, bathrooms, pantry, break rooms, conference rooms and stairs — establishing an upscale business environment where employees can work and meet clients. The total renovation extended over two floors and covered 48,000 square feet — 24,000 square feet on each floor.
According to designer Vicki Cusimano of Mathes Brierre Architects in New Orleans, LA, the client had requested that the design be of light-colored stone. When entering the law firm, visitors are greeted with the rich warmth of travertine, which casts an elegant shine across the space. The floor pattern consists of 6- x 6-, 12- x 12-, 16- x 16- and 12- x 24-inch cross-cut travertine tiles. “The tile was laid in the French floor pattern,” explained Cusimano. The stone tilework flows through the office — from the lobby to the reception area to the conference center.