VergesRome Architects | New Orleans Architectural Firm

Awards & Recognition

2019
John McDonogh High School Renovation, New Orleans, Louisiana
Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation
Louisiana Landmarks Society

2018
Vianney Hall at Saint Joseph Abbey + Seminary College, St. Benedict, Louisiana
Award of Merit, American Institute of Architects, Louisiana

AOS Offices Renovation, New Orleans, Louisiana
Honor Citation, American Institute of Architects, Gulf Coast Region
Award of Excellence, IIDA Delta Regional Chapter
Louisiana Chapter Award, USGBC Louisiana

Patrick F. Taylor Regional Science and Technology Academy (JV), Westwego, Louisiana
Excellence In Sustainability Honor Award, USGBC Louisiana
Award of Merit, American Institute of Architects, Louisiana

2017
Morris Jeff Community School at Fisk Howard, New Orleans, Louisiana
Citation for “Outstanding Designs: Elementary Schools”, American School & University Magazine

2015
Friends Coastal Restaurant, Madisonville, Louisiana
Pyramid Award / Pre-Engineered Building, Associated Builders and Contractors

2014
Patrick F. Taylor Regional Science and Technology Academy (JV), Westwego, Louisiana
Award of Excellence / Outstanding Project, Learning by Design
People’s Choice Award by the American Institute of Architects, New Orleans

2011
Lake Area High School, New Orleans, Louisiana
Sustainability and Innovation Awards, Judges’ Choice – Site Selection & Development
School Planning & Management Magazine

Lake Area High School, New Orleans, Louisiana
Publisher’s Commendation Award, Learning By Design Magazine

2009
Leaman & Co., LLC, Building Alterations, New Orleans, Louisiana
Certificate of Honor for Reconstruction, Vieux Carré Commission

Omni Bank Chartres Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
Certificate of Merit for Rehabilitation, Vieux Carré Commission

2004
The Investment Group, Houma, Louisiana
Award of Merit by the American Institute of Architects

Renovation VAQ Tyer House at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi
AECT Design Award, Facility Design Category by the Department of the Air Force

Self-Storage Facility-Elmwood Park, Harahan, Louisiana
Facility of the Year Award, granted by and featured in the industry magazine, A Mini-Storage Messenger

Intercontinental Hotel Conference Center Upgrade, New Orleans, Louisiana
Eagle Award by the National Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

Intercontinental Hotel Conference Center Upgrade, New Orleans, Louisiana
Award of Excellence by the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. – New Orleans Bayou Chapter

2003
St. Paul’s School, Academic Building, Covington, Louisiana
Award of Excellence by the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

Associated Office Systems, New Orleans, Louisiana
Award of Recognition by the American Institute of Architects

2002
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal Courthouse, Gretna, Louisiana (A Joint Venture)
Peoples Choice Award by Gambit Weekly, New Orleans, Louisiana

2001
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal Courthouse, Gretna, Louisiana (A Joint Venture)
National Center of State Courts, Retrospective of Courthouse Design, 1991-2001

2000
Our Lady of Divine Providence, Metairie, Louisiana
Award by the American Society of Interior Designers, Louisiana District

New Orleans Theological Seminary Campus Master Plan, New Orleans, Louisiana (A Joint Venture)
Award by the American Society of Landscape Architects, Texas Chapter

Pontalba Apartments Renovation and Restoration, New Orleans, Louisiana
Mayor’s Golden Hammer Award

1999
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal Courthouse, Gretna, Louisiana (A Joint Venture)
Award by the American Institute of Architects, Committee on Architecture for Justice