CDFL in the News
McCoy Federal Building Receives Accolades
The McCoy Federal Building in Jackson, Mississippi, a joint venture of CDFL and Schwartz/Silver Architects was the recipient of a 2013 American Architecture Award.
The American Architecture Awards are the highest and most prestigious distinguished building awards program that honor new and cutting-edge design in the United States. This year saw a record number of project entries that included new buildings, landscape architecture, and urban planning.
Constructed as part of the General Services Administration’s Design Excellence program, the modernization of this federal office building has dramatically changed the urban landscape in Jackson. The re-envisioned plaza provides a landscaped oasis in the city, and, by reaching out toward the center of the site; the security pavilion creates an inviting entry point for employees and visitors.
CDFL is proud of this achievement and looks forward to continuing to be involved in the beautification and updating of more of our hometown’s buildings.
Thalia Mara Prepares for Renovation
CDFL, along with many other community stakeholders, is assisting in a multi-phased renovation of Jackson’s beloved Thalia Mara Hall.
Friends of Thalia Mara Hall, a nonprofit spearheaded by CDFL principal Robb Farr, is taking the lead on a capital campaign to raise a minimum $1 million to join the $1 million from the city of Jackson and $1million in state bond authorization.
CDFL is looking forward to participating in this incredibly rewarding but highly complex project; the renovations will face a short delivery time, as the USA International Ballet Competition begins this June.
“We are thrilled to be able to invest in our community while contributing to the cultural identity of Jackson in such a significant way,” said architect Colby Dearman.
Read more about the Thalia Mara renovation here.
Ole Miss Announces Plans for Basketball Arena and Parking Garage
CDFL is excited to continue our relationship with the University of Mississippi, who recently announced their plans for a new basketball arena and parking garage. We’ll be teaming with AECOM, the nation’s largest architecture and design firm to bring another athletic facility to Ole Miss. For more information about the newest additions to the Oxford campus, check out this video!
New Trustmark Branch Opens in Belhaven
Jackson’s Belhaven neighborhood is the new home of a Trustmark Bank branch and wealth management office. CDFL provided architectural and interior design services for the space, which opened with a ribbon cutting on September 12th.
photos from Trustmark Belhaven ribbon cutting