Eugenie Provost is a recent Graduate of the Masters of Architecture Program at the University of Louisiana – Lafayette School of Architecture and Design. As a result of her dedication to her studies, Eugenie was honored as a nominee for the University’s Fall 2017 Outstanding Master’s Graduate Award. During her Graduate Studies, Eugenie has worked on several service projects and supported faculty grant research, such as the Context Sensitive Solution contributions to the I-49 Connector Project, the community component of The Hattiesburg Art’s Center Project, and recently completed her investigation of early education and elderly care in her Master’s Project as it relates to our current digital culture. Her professional experience includes over five years of residential design work as well as architectural summer internships in both Lafayette, Louisiana and Houston, Texas, ranging from mixed-use developments to healthcare architecture projects. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Building Science with a Concentration of Architectural Technology and Design from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. During her senior year at Appalachian state University, she participated in an innovative design driven curriculum within a multidisciplinary environment of faculty and students known as IDEXlab, (Integrated Design Experience Laboratory). During this time, she and her team designed and built a new Welcome Center for the non-profit, Valle Crucis Community Park in Valle Crucis, North Carolina. Eugenie has been awarded several design awards throughout her undergraduate and graduate education and intends on becoming a licensed architect upon completion of her architectural experience program.
Regent Homes, Lafayette, LA, Architectural Designer / Lead Drafter
Residential Design / Development Projects:
- Prepared full sets of construction documents for single family residences using Revit and AutoCAD software.
- Created and updated a collection of floor plans for prospective clients within two subdivisions: Wisteria Bend of Carencro, LA and La Poste of Opelousas, LA.
- Interior / Exterior material selections and Color Palettes.
- Oversaw / Co-managed projects during construction with direct supervisor
- Completed 33 homes during time at company
College of the Arts, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA, US, Graduate Research Assistant
Assistant to the Dean, H. Gordon Brooks II, FAIA and Associate Dean, Michael A. McClure, FAAR, AIA.
- Drafted plans for University Additions / Renovations
- Projects Include: Kathleen Blanco Policy Research Center in the Dupre Library on campus and the University Band Equipment and Uniform Storage Room in Angelle Hall on campus.
- Worked on miscellaneous design projects and informational maps for the School of Architecture and Design
- Assisted Masters of Architecture Students in the 501 Studio with basemap drawings of their semester project - Fitzgerald Station in Arkansas.
Curry Boudreaux Architects, Houston, TX, US, Architectural Summer Intern
- Worked on Construction Document Phase of the Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Convenient Care Center, in Houston TX.
- Redlines and Technical Detailing in Revit
- Attended meetings with General Contractor, Subcontractors, Suppliers, and our Interior Designer
- Worked on various design assignments for other projects using Photoshop
ARED Studio - Barry Broussard Jr., AIA, Lafayette, LA, US, Architectural Summer Intern
- Worked under the supervision of Architect Barry Broussard during the Schematic and Design Development phase of proposed mid-rise building, URBN 30, in downtown Lafayette, LA.
- Assisted with redlines of Design Development Set using AutoCAD software.
- Attended site visits and meetings with General Contractor and Team of Investors.
- Learned about the process of "Architect as Developer" throughout summer internship.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA, US, MArch, Architecture
The Master of Architecture graduate program brings together the foundations and professional issues of architecture in a challenging, rigorous, and collaborative environment.
During my education I have worked on several service projects and supported faculty grant research, such as the Context Sensitive Solution contributions to the I-49 Connector Project, the community component of The Hattiesburg Art’s Center Project, and recently completed my investigation of early education and elderly care in my Master’s Project as it relates to our current digital culture.
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, US, Bachelors, Building Science
Appalachian’s Bachelor of Science degree in Building Sciences with a concentration in Architectural Technology and Design develops students’ skills in the thinking and making of sustainable buildings that contribute positively to the built environment.
This program takes a holistic educational approach toward building science and makes one well prepared for a productive career in the field or for advanced study of architecture at the graduate level.
During my senior year at Appalachian state University, I participated in an innovative design driven curriculum within a multidisciplinary environment of faculty and students known as IDEXlab, (Integrated Design Experience Laboratory). During this time, our team designed and built a new Welcome Center for the non-profit, Valle Crucis Community Park in Valle Crucis, North Carolina.
David Williams Award, Award
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, School of Architecture and Design, Master's Program's highest honor.
Professional / Social Science Poster Competition, 1st Place
Professional/Social Science Poster Competition at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette 2017 Graduate Student Research Showcase
Awarded for the project “Hattiesburg Community Arts Center”.
Team: Eugenie Provost and Jacob Odom
The project is in partnership with the Hattiesburg Art’s Council and is an adaptive reuse redevelopment of the Old Hattiesburg America Newspaper building into the Hattiesburg Community Arts Center that will house many different programs such as an after school program for children 6-13 as well as place for a gallery, a theater, and working space or local artists of many different disciplines.
Outstanding Master's Graduate Award, Nomination
University-wide award honors excellence by a graduating Master’s student in academic performance, research, and overall contribution to the graduate program and/or field of study as well as professional engagement and service, student or professional leadership, and community service.
Nominated by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, School of Architecture and Design, Architecture Faculty
Don Woodruff Award for Excellence in Architectural Representation - Appalachian State University, Award
Awarded to the student graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Building Science degree who demonstrates consistent excellence and quality in architectural graphics and representation.
