We have been a key partner in Jack Daniel’s Distillery’s growth, contributing to a multi-year collaboration that supports the brand’s increasing global demand. This partnership has included the design and expansion of some of the most critical facilities at the distillery, providing a tailored architectural, engineering, and interior design approach to meet both the operational and experiential needs of the world-renowned whiskey producer.
Brown-Forman Corporation needed a state-of-the-art cooperage facility to support its growing whiskey production while optimizing efficiency, sustainability, and worker safety.
The University of Louisville Athletic Association sought to update the former Brown & Williamson Club, originally designed by Luckett & Farley in 1997 as a part of the original Cardinal Stadium.
As a growing suburb of Louisville, Bardstown sought to enhance resources for its citizens and strengthen its charming historic downtown. The vision centers on developing a premier downtown recreational complex and park adjacent to city government facilities and local amenities.
This 60,000 SF two-story, tilt-up concrete building is used to house biological manufacturing processes including offices, shipping/receiving, laboratories, chemical warehousing, etc. Four unique laboratories were programmed and designed to facilitate & optimize operations. A separate hazardous materials storage building was also designed and permitted separately so as to not delay construction. This project was executed using the design-build delivery method.
The project involved improvements to the Memorial Hall Gateway along Limestone Street as a part of the development of the new law building on the main campus. New paths create a signature walkway aligned with the tower of Memorial Hall and a unified landscape between the Historic Memorial Hall and the new Law Building Plaza.
The landscape combines forms and materials which are common throughout campus and creates intersection seating areas while maintaining the classic open lawn as the foreground for Memorial Hall.
The project installed a new campus bus stop with ample room for student gathering, alleviating safety concerns while waiting for bus service along Limestone Street.
Francis Parker High School needed to add athletic spaces to their downtown campus with limited opportunities to expand their building’s footprint. This basement wellness center renovation will incorporate more athletic amenities to better serve the students on campus. With a phased approach to align with fundraising, the wellness center is now complete, and the neighboring gymnasium construction will begin soon.
Luckett & Farley provided campus master planning for the University of Louisville Foundation. The site is approximately 44 acres on the University of Louisville’s Belknap Campus (formally the site of Kentucky Trailer Manufacturing Company). The property will now house a research park, including both academic and private programs and activities. The research park will focus on technology, science and engineering for green technologies. In addition to research facilities, incubator space is available for start-up companies associated with the College of Business and the Speed School of Engineering.
The ACC ESPN Network Studio was in response to launch the comprehensive linear and digital ACC Network in 2019. Luckett & Farley designed the television production facility to house all the equipment and personnel required to originate live programming.
Luckett & Farley provided architecture, engineering, and interior design services to renovate two floors of Texas Roadhouse’s corporate headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky. The project included offices, communal areas, meeting rooms, restrooms, training and production spaces, and mother’s rooms—all tailored to reflect the company’s spirited culture and strong sense of community.
Luckett & Farley delivered architectural, engineering, and interior design expertise to the relocation of iHeart Digital within the historic 32 Avenue of the Americas building, once home to AT&T headquarters. The move consolidated 30+ studios supporting iHeart’s New York FM operations alongside its rapidly advancing digital group.
Located in the former NBC Tonight Show Studios in Burbank, California. This venue will be the new West Coast home to Clear Channel’s intimate, invitation-only live music performances and movie premieres. The capacity is limited to 450 persons to ensure a once-in-a-lifetime experience for fans.
Luckett & Farley provided full design services for the renovation and reconstruction of the 266-bed facility that suffered an explosion in 2017 resulting in the demolition of approximately 40% of the building.
Luckett and Farley worked with Meyer, Scherer, & Rockcastle to provide architectural and engineering services for the renovation of and addition to the Shawnee Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library. The project called for the creation of “an inspiring Community Gathering Place, a building welcoming to all age groups, a flexible and sustainable building,” and “a building that fosters creativity.”
Luckett & Farley provided services for this project located in a historic building that was formerly an AT&T headquarters. It is now the new home of iHeartRadio New York FM operations, a complex consisting of 29 studios.
As a national leader in forensic engineering and investigative services, Donan requires environments that reinforce precision, reliability, and agility. The Louisville office was envisioned as both an operational hub and a visible expression of the firm’s commitment to technical excellence. By situating their headquarters on a lakefront site, Donan established a workplace that balanced analytical rigor with spaces that encouraged collaboration and focus.
To allow Jefferson College to continue to attract students, promote a lively academic environment, and provide a higher level of sustainability, Luckett & Farley developed a master plan for their main campus in downtown Louisville to improve safety and define a greater sense of place.
The removal and renovation of two major buildings within the scholastic core on Western Kentucky University’s campus were the catalyst for the Hilltop planning study. The study evaluated and assessed the pedestrian and vehicular circulation opportunities associated with the Hilltop, both a defining topographical character of the campus and the WKU scholastic services core. Addressing these building changes, Luckett & Farley developed a plan that will maintain a walkable campus, limit or remove vehicles, reduce traffic congestion and parking demand, minimize pedestrian and vehicular conflicts, and remove parking from the hill rerouted Hilltop Drive.
Luckett & Farley provided design and limited construction services for several bus stops in the Metro area. The two stops we designed were part of the Vision Russell Choice Neighborhood Initiative and sought to provide public artwork, shelter for transit riders, and improved neighborhood safety. The stops were designed with community input to enhance existing high-traffic TARC bus stops. Our design teams developed designs that responded to their context and location.
The project is a comprehensive renovation of the hangar facility, including complete replacement of the building envelope, repair of hangar doors, repair/replacement of deteriorated structural components, structural upgrades to meet current building codes and ATFP requirements, reconfiguration of interior administrative and maintenance areas, complete replacement of interior building finishes and environmental support systems, and replacement of fire protection systems.
Luckett & Farley provided master planning and design services for a 48,664 SF surgical center addition to the Taylor Regional Hospital. The building is designed to appear as a separate facility from the hospital to help ease patients' anxiety. This hospitality focus on the patient allows for individual pre- and post-op rooms that become the patient’s “home base.” Their family wait in these rooms for their loved one to return from the procedure.
Luckett & Farley is providing architecture, engineering, and interior design services for the renovation of Phelps Stokes Chapel, a 20,518 SF, 2-story masonry structure. Originally constructed in 1904, the exterior envelope consists of brick with a stone water table, large ornamental wood windows, wood cornice, eaves, a shingle roof, and a large masonry and wood cupola housing numerous bells.
We prepared the design as a task order under an IDIQ A/E design contract for the 88ABW, Civil Engineering Group at Wright-Patterson AFB. Luckett & Farley was tasked with updating the Human Effectiveness (Human Performance Wing, “HPW”) Master Plan to replace a 2006 pre-BRAC master plan. Updating the plan included documenting space, infrastructure and adjacency requirements of the HPW, and providing concepts for the consolidation of administrative, laboratory, and support functions. HPW functions are currently dispersed in facilities throughout Area B at Wright-Patterson AFB. The facilities vary in degree of physical condition and adequacy to serve the HPW needs. The current conditions create inefficiencies and limit collaboration. Consolidation will facilitate “net-centric” research, improve delivery time, lower costs in developing products, and speed up integration and delivery of training programs.
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company retained Luckett & Farley, along with consultant Sigma Planning Group, to assist the Facilities Group in developing a five year master plan. The utility owns or leases 68 properties located within 12 operational areas throughout Kentucky and northern Virginia.
Luckett & Farley developed a master plan for Northern New Mexico College in order to capture a long-term vision for the college, looking ahead 10, 20, and even as far as 50 years into the future.
The need for the plan was generated when various sites were being considered for upcoming construction projects like student housing. The resulting plan consists primarily of a land use study with consideration given to current and projected trends in population and enrollment, as well as educational programs and activities.
The initial effort to begin the master plan included verification of the existing conditions, including campus boundaries, contours, existing buildings, paving, parking, roads, walks, and utilities. Additionally, the team identified adjacent properties for future acquisition that will be needed to realize the vision of the master plan and accommodate the projected growth and prosperity of the college.
During the planning process, numerous design issues were explored, including but not limited to the following:
Luckett & Farley provided full architectural and engineering services, including feasibility study, for the expansion and renovation of St. Matthews Fire District Station Two facility on Brownsboro Road.
Luckett & Farley provided the feasibility study and full design services for a replacement soccer facility. The study included programming, design concept, and detailed cost analysis and preliminary budget. Additionally, we completed a 3-D study of the facility.
Luckett & Farley provided architectural, structural engineering, HVAC, plumbing and electrical engineering for the Marathon Refinery.
Luckett & Farley has overseen the design of numerous Outback Steakhouse restaurants, including both prototype and renovation projects. Each is approximately 6,100 SF and consists of full-service kitchens and dining areas. The seating capacity averages 230.
Luckett & Farley provided architecture and engineering services for three Texas Roadhouse restaurants in three states. We tweaked the building prototype to accommodate any unique site features such as: special entrance requirements, service drive locations, and utility line entrance points. The building design included architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical disciplines.
Luckett & Farley provided the master plan and design for all phases of a four-phase project for the Kentucky National Guard’s Support Operations Group. We utilized Revit (BIM) software to develop a 3-D building model of the facility to describe and facilitate the architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical coordination of the design.
Shawnee Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr., and the rest shelter, constructed in 1915, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The restoration of this historic structure included an accessible entrance to the building; concrete, plaster and roofing restoration; a new restroom; and site improvements such as new parking and a schematic plan for a picnic grove and playgrounds.
Emerson Park was designed by Luckett & Farley for Louisville Metro Parks as a new corner lot park in Louisville’s Schnitzelburg neighborhood. The park includes a small paved walking path, seating, and a bandstand for concerts and picnic activities for the historic German neighborhood.
Luckett & Farley has a long history at Algonquin Park. This recent restoration included a new walking path and renovated multi-purpose fields for softball, baseball, soccer and football. The existing restroom facility was completely renovated inside and out. We designed a new wood timber bandstand for neighborhood events and concerts.
The new $65 million University of Louisville’s Cardinal Stadium expansion further enhances fans’ experience. Over 10,000 additional stadium seats and 1,730 new sheltered loge seats with direct access to the interior loge-level club provide prime views of the game. With the additional stadium seats in the new upper seating bowl along the east side of the stadium, we were able to increase the total stadium seating capacity to approximately 53,600 seats.
This design-build project involved the relocation of the Taco Bell headquarters to a 180,000 SF, five-story building. The new headquarters included a dining center, test kitchens, and corporate services.
Luckett & Farley provided design services for Louisville Metro’s first green vegetative roof on the Metro Development 444 South Fifth Street building. This project replaces the existing built up roof on the early 20th-century building with an extensive, low-maintenance green roof utilizing 160 tons of gravel, planting medium, trees, and over 10,000 indigenous plantings on the six-story, 12,000 SF roof. The green roof increases insulation value and decreases storm water runoff while reducing the heat temperature of the roof, mitigating contribution to heat island effect in the city.
Luckett & Farley teamed with Wormhoudt Associates, Inc. to provide design and construction administration services for the Louisville Extreme Sports Park, one of the most renowned skate parks in the country. This extreme games facility offers beginners to professional skaters a challenging course. The ESPN Network has televised national events at this park.
Luckett & Farley managed the design and construction administration including coordinating between each of the design consultants for the project. We provided project management, architectural design, engineering, and cost estimating services throughout the master plan and Phase I design and construction.
Facility 20640 is a three-story building originally constructed in 1964. The facility houses the Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management. Significant features of the renovation included:
This task performed under an IDIQ AE design contract for Wright-Patterson AFB included design for the renovation of approximately 41,500 SF of space within Facility 30001, a historic 1920s building, for use by the Installation Acquisition Team (IAT), Enterprise Sourcing Group (ESG), a new organization being established at the base. The design included accommodations for secure source selection rooms, private offices, open office administrative support workspace, storage areas, conference rooms (including a 40 person organizational conference room), a large training area, and support space to accommodate a staff of 190.
The design was for the renovation of approximately 40,000 SF of space within Facility 30070 for use by the Global Logistics Support Center (GLSC) at the base.
The design modernizes administrative space in a 1943 structure designed as a structural testing and development laboratory and previously converted to office use. An open plan was used to maximize space utilization and take advantage of ample windows for daylighting to dramatically increase the quality and productivity of the space, replacing the maze of small offices and corridors that had developed over many previous years. Exterior window systems and interior lighting systems were replaced to improve energy efficiency.
Luckett & Farley teamed with the Section 8a JV “TEM-David” to provide architectural and engineering design services for the design and construction of the Air Force Reserve Training Facility at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The facility serves as the new 927th Air Refueling Wing Headquarters and includes accommodations for the Communications Squadron and Services Flight Training.
This project is the first task on an Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) contract to provide consolidated battalion and brigade headquarters facilities for the Southwestern Region of the Sacramento District U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. This task order provides a Combat Aviation Brigade, Brigade Headquarters, and Battalion Headquarters facility for Biggs Army Airfield in Ft. Bliss, Texas.
Luckett & Farley designed zero-energy housing for Fort Campbell, the first of its kind on any military installation. The LEED® Platinum, four-bedroom 2,000 SF, energy-free duplexes generate as much electricity as they use over the course of a year. The project team was focused on reducing the energy usage by 50 to 75 percent while also generating power from a self-sufficient source.
In support of workforce development tied to the nearby KIA manufacturing facility, this training center was envisioned as a regional hub for advanced technical instruction. Designed and delivered through a design-build partnership, the project aimed to equip students and employees with the skills needed to thrive in modern industrial environments.
Ticona sought to relocate its headquarters and Research & Development facilities from New Jersey to Kentucky, aiming to consolidate operations and strengthen its presence within a growing industrial park. Luckett & Farley was engaged to lead the master planning and space planning studies necessary for a successful transition.
As one of the largest manufacturing facilities in the region, the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant has continued to evolve to meet the growing demands of commercial vehicle production. Ford engaged Luckett & Farley as a trusted partner in the ongoing transformation of the campus, providing comprehensive architectural and engineering services for a wide range of additions, renovations, and new construction efforts, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars in value.
Luckett & Farley has worked closely with Ford Motor Company for nearly 30 years, providing architectural and engineering services for a variety of additions, renovations, and new construction projects. As one of Ford’s trusted design partners since 1998, we have supported efforts to improve and modernize the Louisville Assembly Plant through multiple phases of development.
This project included the renovation of two floors along with demolition and new construction for a total traffic network division. The renovation and new construction occurred in four different phases while the current staff stayed in operation. New finishes occurred throughout the entire facility for a complete face-lift.