"Welcome to Bossier" Gateway Sign Design
Six local architectural firms will share their renderings for a new gateway sign welcoming individuals to Bossier.
View all six designs and read about each here
Keep Bossier Beautiful to host public meeting to unveil proposed designs for new gateway sign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Keep Bossier Beautiful to host public meeting to unveil proposed designs for new gateway sign BOSSIER CITY, La. – Now is your chance to help design a new gateway sign welcoming visitors to Bossier! Keep Bossier Beautiful (KBB), along with local leaders, is hosting an expo to unveil designs from seven local…
Design A
Design A calls back to the early days of the space race, when the American aerospace industry was just establishing dominance and the important role that Bossier City played as the home of Barksdale and the headquarters for the mighty Air force Global Strike Command! Click here to submit a vote for your top three…
Design B
Bossier City, where our way of life is built on community, confidence, & justice and the constant flight of the Stratofortress greets you with uncompromised cool factor on the daily. What would a welcome to such a place look like you might ask? A sturdy foundation to signify our strong stock of good people. Perhaps…
Design C
The gateway proudly celebrates the esteemed Barksdale Air Force Base and the burgeoning Cyber Corridor. Binding the future and the past with traditional masonry materials, glass, concrete, and a ribbon holding the composition together. The gateway embodies the courage, strength, and innovation exemplified by BAFB and the Cyber Corridor. Through thoughtful design elements and symbolic…
Design D
Our concept is designed around the core values of Faith, Family, and Freedom represented by the central pillars. Supported by the outer buttresses are the principles of Innovation, Strength, and Vision. The buttresses are constructed from metal panels and rivets, emulating aircraft construction and paying homage to Barksdale Air Force Base. The ribbon represents the…
Design E
Bossier City and the Red River share a bond intertwined through time and geography. The river’s shimmering waters have supported the city’s growth, providing a lifeline for commerce and transportation. Bossier City, in turn, has embraced the river, thriving on its banks as a bustling center of entertainment and hospitality, from the glittering lights of…
Design F
The proposed new gateway presents an opportunity to make a great first impression and tell all visitors who Bossier is: A patriotic community and the proud home of Barksdale AFB. Our solution contains 3 parts: A 199’ tall flagpole topped with a 30’ x 50’ flag, visible for miles. A pair of restored B-52 wings…
Thanks to our contributing Architects!
GATEWAY CONTEST WINNER
A week of excitement and anticipation has culminated in the selection of the “Welcome to Bossier” gateway sign. Six successful and talented architects: Clarence Babineaux, SGB Architects; Kevin Bryan, Kevin Bryan Architect; Chris Merckle, Somdal Associates; Mike McSwain, Mike McSwain Architect; Mark Prevot, Prevot Design Services and Jeff Spikes, iArchitecture submitted their concepts for a gateway…
Mark Prevot, Prevot Design Services
Prevot Design was created in 2005 in Shreveport as a team of talented architects and interior designers with a commitment to pursue design excellence. Our firm has designed several prominent buildings in our area and has been recognized with numerous design awards as well as being a leading design firm in our area. Our firm’s…
Clarence Babineaux, SGB Architects
SGB Architects LLC believes a successful project is the result of a well-balanced combination of design, service, management, and technical skill and that the delivery must be based on commitment and constant clear communication. Since our founding in 1982, SGB has delivered responsive services within a broad range of practice areas including churches, schools, libraries,…
Chris Elberson, Somdal Associates
Somdal Associates is one of the oldest firms in Louisiana. We specialize in many commercial areas of design, a few including Hospital, Civic, and Ecclesiastical architecture. A couple of notable projects recently, include First Bossier, projects for Centenary and Willis-Knighton and Christus Health System, as well as projects for BRF, LSUS, and Shriners.
Jeff Spikes, iArchitecture
iARCHiTECTURE was founded on the notion that a successful project is the product of a blend of clever design solutions and real world construction experience. Since 2011, Jeff Spikes and the team of iARCHiTECTURE has completed numerous projects in a diverse range of scope and types including multifamily housing, quick service and fast casual restaurants…
Mike McSwain, Mike McSwain Architect
Mike McSwain Architect, LLC is a full-service design and architectural firm that is well known for the creative work of its team. The firm was founded by Mike McSwain in 2005 after serving many years as the director of design, as well as partner, at a well-known architectural firm in Shreveport, Louisiana. The continued growth and…
Kevin Bryan, Kevin Bryan Architect
Kevin Bryan Architects (KBA) is a full-service architectural firm that prides itself on delivering innovative projects within budget in a timely manner. Services include site assessment, master planning, schematic site and building rendering, space planning, building design/construction document production, contractor procurement and construction administration.