Peter J Fortier AIA
EDUCATION
1975 - Bachelor of Architecture, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
1974 - (Fall Semester) - University of Copenhagen, Copenhaged, Denmark
1970 - Jesuit High School, New Orleans, Louisiana - Graduate
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
State of Louisiana Professional Architect License No. 2367
Louisiana Association of Architects
American Institute of Architects
AWARDS
First Place Winner in 1985 Contemporary Terra Cotta Design Competition, sponsored by the National Building Museum In Washington, D.C.
Published in Progressive Architecture and Architectural Record Magazines.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
General Architectural Practice/Project Management
Project Conceptualization
- Programming
- Scheduling
- Budgeting
- Site Planning
Contract Documents
- Plans & Specifications
- Forms of Agreement
- Bidding & Negotiations
- A/E & Construction Contracts
Construction Administration
- Field Inspections
- Construction Coordination
- Application for Payment
- Final Acceptance
Design and Development
Regulatory Agency Review
Engineering Analysis
Well versed in life safety codes, standard and local building codes, zoning ordinances, and Handicap accessibility requirements. (ADA)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1993 - present
Architect of Record
Oubré Associates Architects, Inc.
2003 - present
Principal Architect
Lachin ♦ Oubré & Associates Architects, APC
Management and operation of architectural practice specializing in comprehensive architectural services, project management, and roofing and waterproofing. Duties include client contact, consultation coordination, project programming, design, production drawings, scheduling, contract negotiations, construction administration, property inspection and evaluation, specification writing, code analysis, and other realted activities.
Recent work includes Architectural services for projects in excess of $20 million. Recent projects include:
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
♦ MICU/CCU renovations
♦ SICU renovations
♦ 4E Prosthetics renovations
♦ Patient Business Office/Woman's Pavillion
♦ 9th Floor Renovations - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Tulane University Hospital and Clinic
♦ Pediatric Primary Care Clinic
♦ 6th Floor Pediatric inpatient's Renovations
♦ Kidney Dialysis Unit
♦ Pineville Middle School Additions and Renovations, Covington, Louisiana
♦ Abita Springs Elementary School, Abita Springs, Louisiana
♦ Carolyn Park Middle School, Slidell, Louisiana
♦ Biology Laboratory Renovations for the University of New Orleans
♦ St. Tammany Parish School Board Main Offices - C.J. Schoen
♦ Abita Springs Middle School Additions and Renovations
1987 - 1993
Project Architect/Project Manager
Billes-Manning Architects, APC
Projects included:
♦ The Morial Convention Center - Phase II
♦ Additions and Renovations to the New Orleans Museum of Art
♦ Xavier University Library and Pharmacy School Addition, New Orleans, Louisiana
♦ The Aquarium of the Americas - Phase II - The IMAX Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana
♦ Iberville Elementary School - Plaquemines, Louisiana
♦ The House of Blues - New Orleans, Louisiana
1984 - 1987
Project Architect/Project Manager
Clements, Blanchard, & Holmes - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Projects included:
♦ The Esplanade Retirement Village - New Orleans, Louisiana
♦ The Palm Bay Club Condominiums - Pensacola, Florida
♦ Housing prototypes for a residential development - Shreveport, Louisiana
1977 - 1984
Intern/Project Architect on numerous projects including:
♦ Various additiions and renovations to Children's Hospital, New Orleans, Louisiana
♦ Various additions and renovations to Southern Baptist Hospital, New Orleans, Louisiana
♦ Oak Park Baptist Church
♦ Woodland Presbyterian Church
♦ Christ the King Lutheran Church
♦ Personnel Support Activity Building for the U.S. Navy Base, Algiers, Louisiana
♦ Belle Chase Baptist Church
1975 - 1977
Intern Architect on numerous single and multi-family residential projects and retail stores.