The Bayou Academy Addition and Renovation project marks the initial phase of the school’s master planning and expansion in the Mississippi Delta. Through the addition of new street facades and an entry pavilion, the existing buildings acquire a unified identity. An inviting entrance courtyard becomes a focal point for visitors, while separate outdoor patios extend the student learning experience. Internally, new administrative offices for both upper and lower schools, along with collaborative workspaces, enhance operational efficiency. The addition of a state-of-the-art science lab, media center, and library aligns with contemporary pedagogical models, providing essential updates to support spaces and creating a welcoming environment for parents and students.
Familiar with CCD’s experience of revitalizing old buildings, Copiah Bank asked CCD transform a vacant building in Flowood for their new branch location. A new color scheme, additions such as a large shed dormer, cypress wood, and bronze details will update the exterior of the traditional style building. Inside a total renovation, based on a modern approach to customer service, will provide a fresh take including new teller pods, customer service offices, and contemporary low maintenance finishes. renovation is the artwork and sitting area, which provides a welcoming area for all tenants and guests.
Trustmark National Bank entrusted CCD with designing its new headquarters in Rankin County, strategically located on Hwy. 80. The architectural design prioritizes a modern and transparent image, evident in the welcoming lobby with a full glass wall. Emphasizing accessibility, the interior layout promotes a personal approach to banking, providing clear access to bank officers and staff. Throughout the design process, CCD collaborated closely with the contractor and owner to deliver a high-quality building that met budgetary requirements.
A new museum was envisioned to celebrate Mississippi’s Native American Tribes and enhance public awareness on the courthouse square in Kosciusko. The proposed design included exhibit space, an office area, and a meeting room. However, the design process progressed only through the Schematic Design Phase.
The historic Lowry House, originally constructed in the 1850s, faced the threat of demolition due to its location in the future parking lot of Baptist Hospital. However, the Mississippi Heritage Trust (MHT) stepped in to save the house and undertook its relocation and full restoration. Collaborating closely with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, CCD played a pivotal role in determining which modifications from the 1900s were “non-contributing” and which were “historically significant.” Once identified, CCD provided plans and specifications for the restoration, reinstating features such as operational double-hung wood windows and real lime plaster interior walls. Today, the Mississippi Heritage Trust uses the restored Lowry House as its headquarters, offering the venue for elegant events throughout the year.
Canizaro Cawthon Davis played a pivotal role in the renovation of the historic Lamar Life Building, offering comprehensive architecture and interior design services to transform it into a mixed-use facility. Collaborating with Mattiace Company, CCD envisioned the building’s revival, preserving office spaces on the ground and lower floors while converting the upper floors into 28 apartments, featuring studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Capitalizing on the building’s tall ceilings and expansive windows, each apartment boasts a contemporary aesthetic that seamlessly blends with the historic Gothic Revival architecture. Dean and Dean Architects provided construction documents and served as the Architects of Record.
Adjacent to the new Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, an abandoned metal building previously used for boat sales was repurposed to tie into the architecture of their new Flowood campus. The building was renovated to provide the latest in Outpatient Therapy specializing in the care of patients with orthopaedic and sports-related injuries.
CCD undertook the renovation of the Team Room at Pinelake Church, creating a dedicated space for pastors and ministers to utilize between services, as well as for small group meetings. The project involved selecting upgraded finishes and furnishings to enhance the overall atmosphere of the room. Though the room’s overall footprint remained unchanged, CCD introduced textured wallcovering, acoustical ceiling clouds with recessed lighting, and accent glass tile at the serving counters to elevate the room’s aesthetics. Upscale sofas and lounge seating were also introduced in multiple groupings, providing various areas for congregation and gatherings.
The new 5,500 square foot facility for Beavers Pediatric Dentistry seeks to meet the functional objectives of a dental office while focusing on a welcoming environment for children. The building is sited on a secondary street one block off the main corridor in The Fountains development of Madison, MS. The design aligns a tower with the approaching street, increasing the building’s presence from the main thoroughfare, and assisting patients in locating the building. A front porch directs entry from multiple parking locations on the site and acts as a buffer space that welcomes visitors and offers protection from the elements. From the front porch, a low window provides views into the play-space located inside the tower, announcing to children that this is a welcoming and fun place. Durable materials in light, natural colors seek to maintain a clean aesthetic and avoid becoming sterile while simple details inspired by the classical orders yield a timeless exterior design.
The building is organized around a central procedure bay with tall, north-facing windows looking out into a rear garden. Built-in benches under these windows allow parents to calm and encourage the children during visits with the dentist. Private exam rooms frame the east and west ends of the bay while support spaces define the south side of the bay, creating an efficient working space. The interior is composed of natural materials in a light palette highlighted with brief moments of saturation to celebrate and harmonize with the ever-changing colors in the garden.
At Pinelake Church, the testimony of life change is told as a part of baptism. The outdoor baptistry and viewing plaza are located at the crossroads between the Family Entrance, Venue, and Courtyard. It provides a relaxed atmosphere for those that prefer a unique baptism experience. The faceted pool wall is constructed of white cast-in-place concrete and is accented with stacked stone and ribbed metal panels. When not in use as a baptistry, a waterfall fountain adds interest and soothing sounds to the plaza.
