Angelle Lavergne Terry
Partner, ArchitectWHLC ArchitectureAngelle is a licensed architect and Louisiana native with 16 years of healthcare design experience. A graduate of LSU School of Architecture and certificate holder from the American College of Healthcare Architects, she has a gift for listening to owners during programming, capturing their operational needs in the design, and staying engaged through construction to ensure the finished space works for the people who use it. She has played an instrumental role in leading the WHLC Healthcare Studio, helping transform Louisiana medical campuses into modern spaces that enhance the environment for staff, patients, and community.
E04 – From Big Box to Better Care: Adaptive Reuse as a Healthcare Strategy
What do an abandoned hospital, a Western store, a 1970s Safeway turned Rite-Aid, and a Chuck-E-Cheese have in common? Today, they all provide state-of…What do an abandoned hospital, a Western store, a 1970s Safeway turned Rite-Aid, and a Chuck-E-Cheese have in common? Today, they all provide state-of-the-art patient care. This session highlights Ochsner Health’s commitment to adaptive reuse in nort…What do an abandoned hospital, a Western store, a 1970s Safeway turned Rite-Aid, and a Chuck-E-Cheese have in common? Today, they all provide state-of-the-art patient care. This session highlights Ochsner Health’s commitment to adaptive reuse in north Louisiana, where transforming existing buildings into healthcare clinics has become a strategic approach to expanding access. Rather than building new, Ochsner identifies underutilized structures in…What do an abandoned hospital, a Western store, a 1970s Safeway turned Rite-Aid, and a Chuck-E-Cheese have in common? Today, they all provide state-of-the-art patient care. This session highlights Ochsner Health’s commitment to adaptive reuse in north Louisiana, where transforming existing buildings into healthcare clinics has become a strategic approach to expanding access. Rather than building new, Ochsner identifies underutilized structures in established communities, bringing care closer to patients while reinvesting in neighborhoods that need it most. But adaptive reuse for healthcare isn’t just about saving money or accelerating timelines. It’s about seeing potential where others see blight and recognizing that a building’s past life doesn’t limit its future. From a million-square-foot former hospital to a 25,000-square-foot retail conversion, each project presents unique design challenges that require flexibility, creativity, and close collaboration with operations. Attendees will explore how adaptive reuse can serve as both a financial strategy and a community investment. Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
E98 – Built to Remain: Hardening Rural Healthcare with Coastal High-Rise Strategies
On August 29, 2021, Hurricane Ida destroyed the roof of Lady of the Sea General Hospital in Cut Off, Louisiana, exposing critical building envelope de…On August 29, 2021, Hurricane Ida destroyed the roof of Lady of the Sea General Hospital in Cut Off, Louisiana, exposing critical building envelope deficiencies as staff worked to protect patients. This session analyzes how the original critical acce…On August 29, 2021, Hurricane Ida destroyed the roof of Lady of the Sea General Hospital in Cut Off, Louisiana, exposing critical building envelope deficiencies as staff worked to protect patients. This session analyzes how the original critical access hospital failed and how the 84,000 square foot replacement facility incorporates construction techniques adapted from coastal high-rise design in high-impact zones like Miami-Dade County. Presenter…On August 29, 2021, Hurricane Ida destroyed the roof of Lady of the Sea General Hospital in Cut Off, Louisiana, exposing critical building envelope deficiencies as staff worked to protect patients. This session analyzes how the original critical access hospital failed and how the 84,000 square foot replacement facility incorporates construction techniques adapted from coastal high-rise design in high-impact zones like Miami-Dade County. Presenters will contrast the operational and construction failures the storm revealed with the new facility's resilience strategies, including hardened building envelope construction and protected building systems. By examining priorities of staff who experienced the disaster firsthand and applying high-rise engineering rigor to rural healthcare, we present a transferable framework for hardened construction in high-risk communities. Attendees will learn how resilient design transforms rebuilding from a financial liability into a sustainable long-term investment, ensuring critical access remains intact for vulnerable populations.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
