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Rick Lipscomb

Partner, AIA, ACHA

Rick’s passion and involvement in the healthcare sector date back more than 50 years. What began as a part-time job in a hospital as a young teen, has evolved to leading WHLC’s esteemed healthcare studio. Rick oversees the programming, planning, and design of projects ranging from small department renovations to healthcare campus master planning. His extensive experience brings evidence-based design solutions to healthcare systems, enhancing both the environment and experience for patients, staff, and the community.

With a focus on how organizations grow and change over time, Rick develops creative solutions that go beyond fine architecture. His process helps clients establish a winning business strategy, sometimes in areas they did not realize they could impact. Rick has witnessed his design solutions bring clients long-term success, as many have been partners with the firm for decades.

A New Orleans native, Rick enjoys canoeing, hiking, and fishing as well as exploring new cities and landscapes in his spare time. Remaining active in the architecture and Louisiana business community is also very important to Rick. He is involved in a range of organizations such as the Committee on Architecture for Health and the American College of Healthcare Architects and sits on the Foundation Board for Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He is also a member of the AIA, the Baton Rouge Rotary, Kiwanis Club of Baton Rouge and past Board Member of Baton Rouge Green. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from LSU.

Education:

Bachelor of Architecture - Louisiana State University

Professional Organizations:

  • American Institute of Architects
  • American College of Healthcare Architects
  • AIA Committe on Architecture for Health
  • The Center for Health Design

Civic Involvement:

  • Baton Rouge Rotary
  • Kiwanis Club of Baton Rouge (Downtown)
  • Baton Rouge Green
  • Louisiana State University School of Architecture & Design

Rick's Experience

Project Name Year
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Sports Complex
LSU Eunice STEAM Innovation Center
North Oaks Health, Clinical Office Building II
US Department of Justice, Livingston Building 2004
Louisiana State Fire Marshall Office Building 2004
Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections, Headquarters 2001
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Patient Tower Expansion
Baton Rouge General, Ascension Neighborhood Hospital 2019
Primary Care Collaborative
Baton Rouge General, Center for Health
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Cancer Institute
St. Martin Hospital
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Wellness Center
LSU Health New Orleans, Interim Hospital Repurpose
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Patient Tower Renovation
Baton Rouge General, Bluebonnet Medical Office Building
Pennington Biomedical Research Center - LSU, Clinical Research Building
North Oaks Health, Expansion
New Orleans East Hospital
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Emergency & Surgery Expansion
Orthopedic Plaza, Bone and Joint Clinic
North Oaks Health, Medical Clinic
Baton Rouge General, Bluebonnet Campus Expansion
Perkins Plaza
Our Lady of the Lake Perkins Road Plaza, Baton Rouge Clinic

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