Ron Blitch, FAIA, FACHA

Owner | Architect

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)
St. Thomas Catholic Church
Northshore Harbor Center