Mrs. St. Amant has 34 years of professional experience in the practice of Architecture, 25 years with Blitch Knevel Architects. She has particular expertise in project management and project delivery from schematic design through construction administration. She has worked with a wide variety of project types from small commercial facilities to large educational and medical facilities.
Education
Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Architecture, 1984,
Graduated Magna Cum Laude; recipient of the AIA Medal
Registration
Registered in Louisiana
Notable Projects
St. Margaret’s at Mercy Skilled Nursing Facility
Lafitte Senior Housing
Our Lady of Wisdom Intercommunity Healthcare Center
Housing Authority of New Orleans – Fischer Elderly Housing
Louisiana Air National Guard Multi-Unit Readiness Center
Jackson Barracks Readiness Center for 1st Battalion
University of Louisiana at Monroe Library
Xavier University of Louisiana Living and Learning Center
Holy Cross School
McGill-Toolen Catholic High School Student Center
Desire Street Ministries School
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
Pendleton Memorial Methodist Hospital – East Tower Expansion
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport Outpatient Center
East Jefferson General Hospital Expansion/Renovation of Cardiology and 1st Floor Renovation
Ken Knevel has more than 35 years of diverse experience in design, technology and management, with a special emphasis on the execution of complex projects. Mr. Knevel works closely with clients and construction teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, 1974, University of Notre Dame
Registration
Licensed in Louisiana, Indiana
Notable Projects
Louisiana State University Academic Medical Center
University Hospital Interim Medical Center of Louisiana
East Jefferson General Hospital Intensive Care Unit
East Jefferson General Hospital Medical Office Building and Parking Garage
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport Medical Office Building
Lambeth House Continuing Care Retirement Community
Slidell Memorial Hospital Medical Office Building
Slidell Memorial Hospital Radiation Therapy Facility
Riverside Medical Office Building
VA Medical Center NHCU/Parking Garage
Xavier University – University Student Center
Xavier University – St. Martin DePorres Residence Hall
With more than 40 years of experience in architecture, Ron Blitch is responsible for the firm’s primary concept design and design development coordination. His hands-on participation in the entire design process results in creative solutions for the firm’s clients. Mr. Blitch is a nationally respected authority in Healthcare and Senior Living design, and has won numerous awards for his innovative designs of educational, healthcare, senior living and religious facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, 1976, University of Notre Dame,
Magna Cum Laude
Recipient of Henry Adams Award for Architectural Education
Certifications
Certified Healthcare Architect – FACHA
Elected Fellow – ACHA
Fellow, American Institute of Architects
Registrations
Licensed in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, Florida, Indiana and Pennsylvania
Professional Boards
NCARB – President 2012, 1st Vice President 2011, 2nd Vice President 2010
NCARB – Committee on Examination 2003-2007, Chair 2008, 2009, 2010
NAAB Accreditation Team, 2009-2012
Regional Chairs Committee, 2010
Committee on Procedures and Documents, 2010
ARE (Architectural Registration Exam) Assistant Chair 2003-2005
ARE (Architectural Registration Exam) Committee, 1998-2005
Coordinator – Construction Documents & Services, 2000-2002
State of Louisiana – State Board of Architectural Examiners 1993-2000, Second Term 2008-2014
President, 2000
Architects/Engineers Joint Committee, 1993-2000
American Institute of Architects
Board of Directors, Academy of Architecture for Health, 1995-97
Vice President for Design 1995-2000
Chairman, Design for Aging Committee, 1991-2002
Design for Aging Center, Founding Chairman
Notable Projects
East Jefferson General Hospital Intensive Care Unit
East Jefferson General Hospital Medical Office Building and Parking Garage
Louisiana State University Academic Medical Center
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport Clinical Services Addition
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport Emergency Department
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport Medical Office Building
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport OR Renovation
New Orleans Regional PET Scanner & Gamma Knife Center
Pendleton Memorial Methodist Hospital
Slidell Memorial Hospital Medical Office Building
VA Medical Center NHCU/Parking Garage
McGill-Toolen Catholic High School Science and Technology Center
New Campus for Holy Cross School
University Hospital Interim Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans
University of New Orleans Student Housing
Xavier University – University Student Center
Xavier University College of Pharmacy Addition/Renovation
Lafitte Senior Housing
Lambeth House Continuing Care Retirement Community
Malta Square Senior Living Community
Our Lady of Wisdom Skilled Nursing Facility
Providence Community Housing
St. Anna’s Senior Residence
St. Margaret’s Daughters Home
Willwoods Community (Assisted Living Facilities)
Corpus Christi Catholic Church (Community Center and Church Expansion)