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Camp Restoration is a Veteran’s Club development to form a tiny home community providing transitional housing for homeless vets and services to prepare them for independent living.
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This hotel concept is envisioned as a catalyst for urban renewal, reconnecting with the character of the surrounding district and filling a long-standing gap in the city’s fabric. The project builds on the area’s tradition of mid-rise structures while introducing a new landmark destination that combines hospitality, culture, and community.
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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.
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The new Republic Bank Foundation YMCA in West Louisville offers a variety of community services for health, wellness, and education through both standard YMCA programming and partnerships with local organizations sharing the space. This project transformed a former cigarette factory brownfield site to create an all-ages wellness hub that reclaims a neglected lot for the community and reestablishes the urban fabric and pedestrian scale.
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An immersive campus rooted in legacy, crafted for experience, and designed for sustainable impact.
Inspired by the life and legend of Clyde May, Alabama’s original outlaw distiller turned namesake of the official state spirit, Luckett & Farley was entrusted to design a destination that honors his rebellious ingenuity while positioning the brand for long-term growth. Drawing on deep expertise in the distilled spirits sector and a legacy of designing iconic visitor experiences, our team provided comprehensive design services from master planning through construction administration, helping bring to life Alabama’s native son’s distillery once again.
The greenfield campus in Troy was envisioned not as a singular structure but as a series of interconnected experiences, nestled into the site’s rolling hills and mature woodlands. The design mirrors Clyde May’s dual nature (part moonshiner, part entrepreneur) by marrying agrarian vernacular architecture with elevated experiential design. A gravel drive winds around forested terrain, gradually revealing a collection of thoughtfully placed structures: a still house with a 40-foot copper column still, bottling facility, and The Big House, which includes a tasting room, retail space, and open-air porches.
With the goal of making Clyde May’s a catalyst for distillery tourism in Alabama, every element of the campus was conceived to balance visitor immersion with operational transparency. Public and production functions were clearly delineated yet visually connected to reveal the craft.
Sustainability was an essential layer of design. The project leverages site topography for gravity-fed process lines, reducing energy consumption, while the buildings use breezeways, porches, and operable doors for natural ventilation. Taking full advantage of Alabama’s expansive campus and temperate climate, we designed a series of distinct buildings that support diverse uses, each connected by a central courtyard that encourages movement, interaction, and outdoor activity year-round. Water conservation is achieved through low-flow fixtures and a passive stormwater strategy that uses existing lakes for on-site management. Native meadow grasses and preserved forest reduce ecological disturbance and maintenance needs, reinforcing a landscape-first design ethos.
Ultimately, this immersive campus doesn’t just produce whiskey, it preserves heritage, sparks tourism, and sets a benchmark for future spirits destinations in the Southeast. Luckett & Farley’s integrated architecture, engineering, and interiors approach brought Clyde May’s legacy into sharp focus and translated authenticity, place, and vision into a one-of-a-kind experience.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.