Azalea Residence Hall at Mississippi State University is a 412-bed facility that redefines student living by balancing individual privacy with vibrant community connection through an innovative pod-style layout of single-occupancy rooms. The five-story structure blends historic campus “Bulldog Architecture” with modern, daylight-filled glass lounge bridges. This ground floor serves as a bustling campus hub, housing a dining hall with a wood-fired pizza oven, a multipurpose event space and storm shelter, and the Luckyday Scholars Program’s dedicated living and learning center. Outdoors, accessible pedestrian pathways weave directly through physical openings in the building’s footprint, seamlessly maintaining vital cross-campus connections and creating inviting, furnished gathering spaces. Designed with Mackey Mitchell Architects.

With more than 360 members, the chapter lacked adequate space for dining, chapter meetings, and residential life – making it difficult to foster the close-knit community that defines the Delta Gamma experience. WBA led a thoughtful partial demolition, renovation, and addition to transform the cherished house into a space that better serves both current and future members. The design drew inspiration from the original 1965 structure, and the result is a warm, welcoming home that honors the chapter’s legacy while providing the flexibility, capacity, and sense of belonging essential to campus life today.

Originally engaged to develop a master plan, our work with the Starkville Country Club began in response to growing member demand. What started as a forward-looking planning effort quickly evolved into a comprehensive reimagining of the club’s clubhouse and member experience. Through thoughtful design and strategic phasing, we transformed the building into a modern, highly functional destination while preserving its character and connection to the course, with ample views of the 18th hole throughout the club. The transformation has allowed the club to expand its membership, increase revenue, and better position itself for future growth, with planned additions including expanded parking, pickleball courts, and a new fitness facility.

The new Central Fire Station and Fire Station 5 in Pearl, Mississippi, represent a thoughtful blend of functionality, community service, and architectural clarity. These facilities are purpose-built to support both the operational needs of the Pearl Fire Department and the broader goals of the City to strengthen relationships between firefighters, administrative staff, and the public. Every design decision reflects a focus on transparency, economy, and dignity in service—resulting in two stations that work as hard as the people inside them.