Kentucky State University Mixed-Use Student Housing WHAT Education WHERE Frankfort, KY WHEN 2013 Joseph & Joseph + Bravura developed a public/private model for a mixed-use retail and residential development on the northeast corner of the KSU campus. The proposed retail village would provide housing for upper level and married students; it would offer entertainment, restaurants,…
Ballard Fine Arts Center WHAT Architecture WHERE Louisville, KY WHEN 2013 The Sandy Allen Fine Arts Center is a state-of-the-art performing arts facility on the Ballard High School campus. The fine arts center is used for musical and theatrical productions put on by the school’s fine arts department, as well as other community arts organizations.…
Speed Art Museum Lobby + Welcoming Center WHAT Interiors WHERE Louisville, KY WHEN 2013 Initially charged with the task of preparing a masterplan for the future growth of the museum, Joseph & Joseph + Bravura worked with The Office of Peter Rose to prepare a comprehensive assessment of the existing facility and a plan that…
Thurman-Hutchins Park WHAT Park WHERE Louisville, KY WHEN 2013 Adjacent to historic River Road, the design concept for the 75-acre public park maintained a natural passive landscape view from the road. Areas of preserved wetlands and rustic natural woodlands near the linear center of the park form a vertical backdrop and serve to partition the…
Thurman-Hutchins Park – Structures WHAT Park WHERE Louisville, KY WHEN 2013 Adjacent to historic River Road, the design concept for the 75-acre public park maintained a natural passive landscape view from the road. Areas of preserved wetlands and rustic natural woodlands near the linear center of the park form a vertical backdrop and serve to…
Paul Schultz WHAT Interiors WHERE Louisville, KY WHEN 2013 In relocating Paul Schultz into a tenant space in the entertainment district, Fourth Street Live, the ad agency wanted to enliven their image. The design utilized vivid colors and playful elements in the space to do just that. A curving display wall welcomes the client in…
Humana Waterside Building WHAT Architecture WHERE Louisville, KY WHEN 2013 The historic Belknap Hardware and Manufacturing Company complex on the edge of downtown Louisville was adapted for a new use as a high-technology business center for the insurance operations of Humana Inc. This 650,000 sq. ft. industrial behemoth was made to serve new contemporary needs,…
Botanica (Public Gardens) WHAT Park WHERE Louisville, KY WHEN 2013 Conceived as a major new visitor attraction, Botanica has been sited to capitalize on the adjacent Waterfront Park and views of the Ohio River beyond. The natural form of the new center, inspired by the organic structure of plants, unfolds as visitors experience the sense…
Queue Café WHAT Interiors WHERE Louisville, KY WHEN 2019 The LG&E Building (now E.ON Tower) is a 23-story tower with 287,374 square feet of office space. Major interior renovation of the tower includes the additional cafe on the first floor, lobby redesign, improvements to stairs, restrooms, offices, the exterior plaza design, and correction of code…
Brown Theatre Renovations + Additions WHAT Architecture WHERE Louisville, KY WHEN 2013 Addressing the need to connect the theatre and lobbies to the conference center, upper levels, and kitchen and restroom support spaces in the Brown Theatre buildings this lighted, three-story glass and steel lobby with elevator provides a signature backstage entrance. The exterior stair…
