Somdal Associates, LLC - Architecture : Interior Design - Shreveport,LA

Firm Profile

Somdal Associates is a multi-disciplined design firm offering architectural and interior design services. The firm presently employs thirteen people, including six licensed professionals, who are experienced in all aspects of building design. We take pride in providing innovative and responsive services to our clients and believe that we provide an added value by offering our clients interior design and architectural services.

The entire design experience becomes a comprehensive effort including not only the building but also the interior finishes, furniture and accessories.

As we enter the 21st century we are all challenged to be better stewards of our shared environment. As architects and designers, we understand that we occupy a unique position in society and that our job is not only to integrate effective and environmentally sound solutions into our clients' projects but also to educate them on the impact that design can have upon the environment through advocating green building and sustainable design.

With each new task comes a new challenge for imaginative thinking, unfettered attitudes and fresh ideas. Yet all creativity must be framed within a realistic approach to engineering, economics and experience.

Principals

Ed Elberson, Principal, AIA, NCARB

Licensed Architect
Bachelor of Architecture
University of Southwestern Louisiana

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ewe@somdal.com

Elberson has been lead designer on major health care projects for CHRISTUS Schumpert Health System, St. Michaels Medical Center, Bossier Medical Center and St. Patrick's Medical Center.

In addition, Elberson has been project architect and designer for the new Sutton Children's Hospital, Louisiana State University Health Science Center Allied Health Facility, Highland Medical Center, Southern University-Shreveport Health and Physical Education Building, various buildings at Holy Angels in Shreveport, and the Bossier Parish Library.

Elberson served two years in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a project engineer during the construction of the Sam Rayburn Reservoir in East Texas. He is a past president of AIA Louisiana, AIA Shreveport and AIA Southwest Louisiana, for many years served on the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and has twice served on the Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners. Elberson is a member of the Shreveport Rotary Club, the Shreveport Bossier Executive Association and the American Society for Healthcare Engineering.

Mark Williamson, Principal, AIA

Licensed Architect
Bachelor of Architecture
Louisiana State University

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mark@somdal.com

Williamson has thirty years experience in the Shreveport area including projects for religious facilities, recreational facilities and municipal projects.

He has designed various projects including the current addition of an Archives Building at The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, the upcoming addition of the Early Childhood Ministry Center, the new Performing Arts Center and the renovation of the Hunter Building at First United Methodist Church in Shreveport.

Williamson has also just finished work at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston and First United Methodist Church in Slidell.

Past projects include both the Grambling State University and Northwestern State University Track and Baseball Field Renovations. He also led the design/build effort for Government Plaza in downtown Shreveport for the City of Shreveport, the Caddo Parish Commission and the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Williamson is a member of the American Institute of Architects, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the American Association of Museums and the Smithsonian Institute.

Chris Elberson, Principal, AIA, NCARB

Licensed Architect
Bachelor of Architecture
Louisiana State University

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celberson@somdal.com

Elberson is a native of Shreveport and received his Bachelor of Architecture from LSU in 1995. He has been with the firm since graduating. As a member of the American Institute of Architects he currently serves as President for the Shreveport chapter and Vice President for AIA Louisiana. Elberson is also a member of the American Society of Healthcare Engineering.

With a range of experience on many different types of projects, he specializes in healthcare design. Elberson was instrumental in the design of Christus Schumpert Sutton Children's Hospital and the Musculoskeletal Institute of Louisiana. Current projects include The Wall Center for Plastic Surgery, the Resneck Residence and Sportspectrum. Past projects in Shreveport include the master planning of the Fern Avenue extension, LSU Health Science Center Allied Health Facility and CHRISTUS Schumpert Highland Surgery Renovation.