Business Details
Award-Winning Architectural Design in Lafayette, LA
Emery McClure Architecture is a design research practice committed to creating architecture that harmonizes cultural, environmental, and social contexts. Founded on the belief that design should serve society, we resolve opposing forces to deliver solutions that are both innovative and accessible. Our work spans full-scale installations, commissioned buildings, and speculative visions, driven by rigorous scholarship and material research. With decades of combined experience, our team has earned international recognition through awards, publications, and exhibitions, including the prestigious Rome Prize.We prioritize resilience and sustainability, addressing global challenges through adaptive preservation and climate-responsive design. Our practice bridges academia and professional service, ensuring every project reflects deep expertise, authoritativeness, and a commitment to advancing architectural discourse while maintaining transparency and client-centric values.
Services
Architectural Design
Residential Projects
Commercial Projects
Sustainable Design
Design Research
Highlights and features
- We integrate cultural, environmental, and social contexts into every project.
- Our team holds prestigious accolades, including the AIA Rome Prize.
- We prioritize climate-resilient and adaptive preservation strategies.
- Our practice combines academic rigor with real-world construction expertise.
- We maintain transparent collaboration with clients and contractors.
Associations and certifications
- AIA
- FAAR
- LEED AP BD+C
- NCIDQ
What people say
Exceptional design
Attention to detail
Personalized spaces
Award-worthy
Creative solutions
Services
Architectural Design
We create context-driven architectural solutions that merge cultural, environmental, and social considerations. Our designs prioritize functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability, delivering spaces that evolve with their surroundings. Clients benefit from our research-based approach and award-winning expertise in resolving complex spatial challenges.
Residential Projects
Our residential work harmonizes modern innovation with historical context, producing personalized living spaces. We focus on climate-responsive materials and layouts that enhance daily life while maintaining architectural integrity and long-term value for homeowners.
Commercial Projects
We design commercial spaces that balance practicality with visionary aesthetics. Our approach emphasizes sustainable materials, efficient layouts, and designs that reflect brand identity while adapting to future needs and environmental conditions.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable designs incorporate energy-efficient systems, locally sourced materials, and climate-adaptive strategies. We prioritize long-term ecological impact reduction while maintaining architectural excellence and functionality across residential and commercial projects.
Design Research
We conduct scholarly research on climate resilience, adaptive preservation, and material culture. This informs our practice, allowing us to develop cutting-edge solutions for environmental challenges and contribute to global architectural discourse through publications and academic collaborations.
People
Michael A. McClure
Founding Partner
Dean of Kansas State University's College of Architecture, Michael brings decades of academic and professional experience. He focuses on coastal resilience and has taught at Tulane, LSU, and Pratt Institute, merging education with practice.
Ursula Emery McClure
Founding Partner
A Fellow of the AIA, Ursula specializes in climate-resilient design and adaptive preservation. She teaches at Kansas State University and has received global recognition for her research on sustainable architectural practices and cultural preservation.
Sarah Young
Partner
An AIA award-winning architect, Sarah focuses on design pedagogy and interdisciplinary collaboration. She teaches at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and contributes to innovative first-year design education methodologies.
Questions
What architectural styles does EmeryMcClure specialize in?
We blend modern and traditional elements, focusing on context-specific designs that balance innovation with cultural and environmental sensitivity.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we specialize in residential, commercial, and speculative projects, tailoring solutions to each client's unique needs.
How does the firm incorporate sustainability?
We prioritize climate-resilient materials, adaptive preservation, and energy-efficient systems to create environmentally responsible designs.
What regions do you serve?
While based in Louisiana and Kansas, we undertake projects nationally and internationally, adapting to diverse environmental and cultural contexts.
Can you assist with historic preservation?
Yes, we specialize in adaptive preservation, integrating modern functionality while respecting historical integrity through research-driven methodologies.
