Business Details
42 Years
experience
Trusted Architectural Services in Lake Charles, LA
Established in 1984, Champeaux Evans Hotard has built a reputation for excellence in architectural design and planning across Southwest Louisiana. Our firm specializes in delivering tailored solutions for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects, serving both public and private clients with a focus on education spaces, healthcare facilities, office buildings, detention centers, parks, and worship spaces. With decades of collective experience, our team of licensed architects brings technical expertise and creative vision to every project, prioritizing client satisfaction, budget adherence, and long-term community impact.We foster collaborative relationships with clients and contractors, ensuring a win-win approach that emphasizes quality, innovation, and sustainability. Our commitment to design excellence and community engagement has solidified our role as a trusted partner in shaping functional, enduring spaces that meet evolving needs.
Services
Architecture
Planning
Commercial Projects
Institutional Projects
Industrial Projects
Education Spaces
Healthcare Facilities
Worship Spaces
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in architectural design and planning.
- Our team specializes in education, healthcare, and industrial facility design.
- We prioritize client satisfaction through collaborative, budget-conscious solutions.
- Our projects emphasize sustainability and long-term community impact.
- We maintain strong local knowledge of Southwest Louisiana's market needs.
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services encompass full-cycle design and construction oversight for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. We create functional, sustainable spaces tailored to client needs while adhering to budget and timeline constraints. Our expertise spans education facilities, healthcare buildings, and worship spaces.
Planning
We provide strategic planning services for urban and community development projects, focusing on parks, assembly spaces, and public infrastructure. Our approach integrates client goals with regulatory requirements to create impactful, future-ready environments across Southwest Louisiana.
Commercial Projects
Specializing in commercial architecture, we design office buildings and retail spaces that balance aesthetics with practicality. Our solutions optimize workflow efficiency and occupant comfort while maintaining cost-effectiveness and compliance with industry standards.
Institutional Projects
We deliver tailored institutional designs for schools, universities, and community centers. Our education spaces prioritize safety, accessibility, and adaptability, creating environments that enhance learning and community engagement through thoughtful layout and durable materials.
Healthcare Facilities
Our healthcare facility designs focus on patient care optimization and operational efficiency. We create medical offices, diagnostic centers, and hospitals with layouts that improve workflow, comply with healthcare regulations, and incorporate technology for improved service delivery.
People
Bridget V. Evans
Principal
Licensed architect with 25+ years of experience in Louisiana and Texas. Specializes in educational and healthcare facility design. Graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Architecture.
Stephen C. Hotard
Principal
Licensed architect since 1998, focusing on institutional projects. Holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Louisiana State University. Brings expertise in public sector design and community development initiatives.
William B. Evans
Principal
Architect with extensive industrial project experience. Licensed in Louisiana since 1996. Graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Architecture, specializing in durable, cost-effective facility solutions.
Richard A. Steen
Architect
Licensed architect since 1995, focusing on public infrastructure and assembly spaces. Holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Louisiana Tech University, with expertise in parks and community facility design.
Megan E. Lavergne
Associate
Emerging professional associate architect. Graduated from Louisiana State University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Architecture. Supports project teams with technical design and documentation expertise.
Questions
What types of projects does Champeaux Evans Hotard specialize in?
We specialize in commercial, institutional, and industrial projects including education facilities, healthcare buildings, office spaces, detention centers, parks, and worship spaces across Southwest Louisiana.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Champeaux Evans Hotard has provided architectural services since 1984, maintaining a legacy of design excellence and community-focused projects for over 40 years.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Lake Charles, LA, we serve clients throughout Southwest Louisiana, including DeRidder, Jennings, and surrounding regions for diverse architectural needs.
How does the firm approach client collaboration?
We prioritize teamwork through collaborative relationships with clients and contractors, ensuring budget adherence, timeline compliance, and solutions that meet specific project requirements while fostering mutual success.
What makes your architectural services unique?
Our combination of 40+ years of local experience, licensed experts in multiple states, and commitment to sustainable, community-driven design differentiates our tailored architectural solutions.
