Architects Plus is an energetic, full service architecture and design firm led by C. Joseph Richard, a seasoned professional with nearly 30 years of experience in commercial design. Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the firm specializes in providing personal service and inventive solutions that result in exceptional design and high value for each project. With a strong focus on collaboration and understanding clients’ objectives, budgets, and schedules, Architects Plus offers a range of services including architecture, master planning, urban design, construction cost consulting, and interior design for a diverse clientele.
With a track record of successfully delivering projects for hundreds of clients, Architects Plus is known for its expertise in various project delivery methodologies, including traditional design bid-build, fast-tracked multi-prime, negotiated, construction management, design-build, and integrated project delivery scenarios. The firm’s portfolio spans a wide range of project types, from feasibility studies to the complete design and construction of complex facilities. Specializing in fast-food and convenience store prototypes, Architects Plus has designed over 50 C-stores in the past four years across multiple states, showcasing Mr. Richard’s proficiency and licensure in Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Texas, and North Carolina.
Committed to crafting appropriate design teams for each project, Architects Plus prioritizes design skill, experience, workflow control, and cost-effectiveness in its selection process. The firm’s philosophy revolves around providing tailored solutions that meet clients’ specific needs and exceed expectations. By combining expertise, creativity, and a client-centric approach, Architects Plus continues to be a trusted partner for private owner-users, speculative developers, public/governmental bodies, and institutional clients seeking innovative architectural and design solutions.