CANIZARO CAWTHON DAVIS is excited to announce the promotion of Kirk Oldenburg, AIA, to Principal, a testament to his leadership and contributions to innovative design and client satisfaction. With over ten years of experience, Kirk has successfully led numerous projects that align with clients’ visions, creating spaces that are both beautiful and functional. His collaborative spirit and creative insights have enriched the firm’s portfolio while fostering a culture of teamwork and mentorship. Kirk earned his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Southern Mississippi and his Master’s in Architecture from Louisiana State University. He will be serving as the 2025 Secretary/Treasurer of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, where he is committed to enhancing member engagement and promotion of our profession. Originally from Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Kirk now resides in Clinton, Mississippi, with his wife Kellis and son Ryder. They are proud new members of Northside Baptist Church, they enjoy visiting their second home in New Orleans, and cherish quality time with family and friends.
Pinelake Starkville recently held a Grand Opening for its new Addition and Renovation. The new auditorium welcomed its members ready to hear God’s word. We are so thrilled to have the doors open to the community.
CCD is pleased to be a part of the new Children’s Dream Center, a joint project between Show Merci International and Pinelake Church, located in a remote village outside of Kampala, Uganda.
The Dream Center will be the central hub for children’s community events, tutoring and learning, recreation, health & wellness programs, leadership and vocational training and other activities.
CCD designed the 465 square meter (5,000 SF), 2 story building in the traditional Uganda village style. Construction is currently underway and being built by local craftsmen.
The First, ANBA’s newest bank and first in Madison County held their grand opening ceremony on February 25, 2020. There was a tremendous turnout including Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler of Madison the City who cut the ribbon. The bank’s CEO and President, Hoppy Cole remarked that “it’s a beautiful building, it’s what we needed and its now our flagship bank across all 5 states “. Canizaro Cawthon Davis is proud to have designed this project with The First team and wishes great success to The First, ANBA.
Canizaro Cawthon Davis is excited to announce the promotion of Jared Pierce, AIA to Principal. Jared is a proven leader and enjoys working closely with his clients to achieve success. He has been an integral part of CCD’s team for twenty years and became an Associate in 2012. Jared has designed and managed a wide variety of project types that include healthcare, churches, schools, banks, and retail developments. A Louisville native, he graduated cum laude from Mississippi State University’s School of Architecture in 1999. In 2012, he served as President of the American Institute of Architects, Mississippi Chapter, and is currently the Secretary of the Rotary Club of Madison-Ridgeland. He lives in Madison with his wife, Heather, and three sons. They are active at Broadmoor Baptist Church, and he enjoys coaching youth sports and playing golf in his free time. In the 80 year history of Canizaro Cawthon Davis, Jared is the sixth shareholder and joins principals Danny Cawthon, AIA and Steve Davis, AIA.
Jared Pierce, (right) a member of the Madison-Ridgeland Rotary Club, received his Paul Harris Fellowship pin during a recent meeting. The distinction is awarded after a $1,000 level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation is attained. Shown with Pierce is club President Sharon Moulder.
What is RESIMERCIAL design? Only the most popular emerging trend in commercial interior design. To describe it in the simple terms, it is a mesh of residential design with corporate design for a more comfortable, more homelike workplace.
An out-dated school library required a transformation into an active student-centered learning that would ignite and inspire children while engaging both students and faculty through individual and group learning.