The headquarters building of the Southern Forest Products Association
is a model of raised floor construction in a nonresidential
structure, and a showcase for Southern Pine products. Poor soil
conditions required a floor system of glulam beams and double
2x12 Southern Pine joists, anchored atop creosote-treated piling
that extend 30" above grade. The raised floor design includes
an appealing, centered front porch entry, and a convenient loading
dock located at one end of the building. Exterior walls were
framed using 2x6 Southern Pine studs 24" on center. Located
in suburban New Orleans and dedicated in 1978, the building
has 10,700 square feet of office space. Wood flooring and paneling
accent the interior décor.
Architect: J. Buchanan Blitch & Associates, Inc.
General Contractor: Claiborne Builders, Inc.
