Charles Ward, Jr.
Partner and Vice President, Rozas Ward Architects
Rozas Ward Architects is a firm that specializes in healthcare, education and commercial design, but the company’s portfolio reaches across all industries. Notable projects within the past few years include: The Kalorama Condominiums (700 Magazine Street); 640 Magazine Street Apartments; 425 Notre Dame Condominiums; The Saxony Condominiums; 2424 Tulane Avenue Apartments; and Meril Restaurant.
What are you most excited about in the coming year? I am excited to assist in the continued development of the CBD, Bywater, Mid-City and other areas of metropolitan New Orleans. We are looking at several adaptive-reuse, historic-renovation and new construction opportunities across the entire city. I look forward to the further growth of our city and how our projects can enhance the experience of the community. I see several exciting opportunities for the future of New Orleans and I am thrilled to assist our clients and our community.
What is the biggest challenge facing your industry today? I feel the biggest challenge for our industry is striving for creativity and technical competence in the pursuit of efficient design and construction. It is vital that we balance our client’s programmatic needs with the right design and cost efficiency. I enjoy the challenge of assisting in the development of projects that can be realized and executed by our clients. I will strive in the coming year to continue to implement an innovative vision while focusing on exceptional service for our clients.
