Southeastern Louisiana University
Nursing & Health Sciences Building

The proposed Nursing and Health Sciences Building at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond represents a strategic investment in expanding and modernizing the university’s healthcare education infrastructure. Designed to meet the growing demands of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS), the facility will include advanced simulation labs, flexible classrooms, faculty offices, and supportive spaces, with site development that integrates seamlessly into the campus.

Key objectives are to increase enrollment capacity, enhance the educational experience through innovative, collaborative spaces, and strengthen the CNHS community by providing inviting environments for faculty and students to learn and engage. The project will consolidate simulation teaching labs to support contemporary instructional methods and inter-professional education goals. It will also relocate the university’s Speech Language and Hearing Clinic into modern treatment spaces with room for growth, and expand the rural health clinic to deliver vital services—such as primary care, counseling, and health coaching—to the surrounding community, with CNHS managing operations until external partnerships are in place.

Southern University Baton Rouge Lab School

The new Southern University Laboratory School (Southern Lab) is a 120,000 sq. ft., next-generation K–12 academic facility located on the campus of Southern University in Baton Rouge. Developed through an intensive educational visioning process with school leadership, faculty, alumni, and students, the design is rooted in 21st-century learning principles placing collaboration, flexibility, and project-based learning at the center of every decision. Organized into three distinct two-story academic wings (elementary, middle, and high school) the campus integrates centralized collaboration areas, layered small group rooms, and a media library that activates the main corridor. Shared spaces such as a multipurpose cafeteria/black box theater, open administrative zones, and a large social stair create a dynamic, inclusive environment that supports both academic and community life.

Situated just south of a bluff that drains into the Mississippi River downstream, the campus design embraces its natural setting with strong visual and physical connections to the outdoors. Outdoor play areas, learning gardens, and an inviting entry court extend the learning environment beyond the building walls.

Sustainability is embedded throughout the project. The design leverages solar orientation for daylighting, employs durable and environmentally conscious materials, incorporates bioswales and native landscaping, and prioritizes indoor air quality. The building itself is envisioned as a teaching tool demonstrating best practices in wellness, stewardship, and environmental design.

The project is the first phase of a larger master plan for the site. In the future, the existing school on Swan Avenue will be demolished to make way for a dedicated athletic campus, featuring a football stadium, baseball stadium, track, alumni walk, associated parking, and a new field house with restrooms and concessions. Together, the academic and athletic facilities will form a unified, future-ready campus that reflects Southern Lab’s legacy and propels its mission forward.

St. Helena Library

The St. Helena Library, located in Greensburg, Louisiana, is a new addition to the Audubon Regional Library system. This 5,000-plus sq. ft. facility is designed to serve as a welcoming, multi-functional space for all members of the community, from children and young adults to adults and senior citizens. The library offers a variety of services, including private study cubes, genealogy research space, and dedicated workspaces for staff. Additionally, it features a public meeting room with afterhours access, creating a flexible space for community events and gatherings. Architecturally, the library’s design is inspired by the shape of an opened hardcover book, symbolized through its single-sloped roof and slanting sills of its clerestory windows. These elements create a striking visual while allowing for abundant natural light in the library’s high-ceilinged reading areas. The filtered natural light, provided through polycarbonate panels, creates a comfortable and inviting environment for visitors to read and relax.

The library is centrally controlled by a well-positioned service desk, ensuring easy navigation and support for patrons. The building is thoughtfully oriented facing northeast for optimal solar performance, contributing to energy efficiency. Visitors approach the library through an inviting entry plaza, with access to a fenced outdoor reading courtyard, offering a peaceful space to enjoy the outdoors while reading. It is strategically located near Highway 10 and easily accessible yet set back far enough to minimize traffic noise.  Operated by the Audubon Regional Library system, which serves both St. Helena and East Feliciana parishes, the library aligns with the institution’s mission to inform, educate, entertain, and culturally enrich the community through books, technological resources, and professional services. The St. Helena Library stands as a modern and functional space dedicated to serving the diverse needs of its community.

Southern University of New Orleans Nursing and Allied Health Building

The new Nursing and Allied Health Building at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) is a transformative 2-story, 34,000 sq. ft. facility advancing SUNO’s mission to empower diverse populations through high-quality education and workforce development. As a new campus anchor along Press Drive, its bold form and transparent façade offer high-profile visibility, symbolizing SUNO’s commitment to community health, equity, and student success.

The building unites programs in nursing, social work, and health information management, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in a state-of-the-art environment. Classrooms and simulation labs support modern pedagogies and healthcare technologies, while flexible, daylight-filled spaces encourage collaborative learning and inter-professional education. The design also strengthens campus connectivity, respects the neighborhood context, and provides opportunities for outdoor gathering and future expansion.

By investing in this facility, SUNO is making a clear statement about its forward-looking vision: preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals with excellence, relevance, and purpose while serving the evolving needs of its students and the surrounding community.

Southeastern Louisiana University D Vickers Hall

The project scope includes a complete renovation of an existing 80,000 sq. ft. academic building on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana with a new addition of 33,000 sq. ft. The new facility will continue to serve its existing academic programs in English, Theatre, Foreign Language, and Communication. However, the Communication & Media Studies department will benefit most with a major expansion of the curriculum for a cutting-edge Broadcast/Media facility. The addition will feature film and tv studios, radio studios, foley and film audio studios, and their associated control, support, and edit rooms. The third floor of the addition will contain additional shared classroom spaces for all 4 departments within the building. The renovation will also include a new reconfiguration of faculty office space to increase access to natural light and offer more opportunities for student/faculty collaboration.

The exterior design strives to completely transform the image of D Vickers Hall and its relationship to the adjacent campus quadrangle. Two new lobby spaces on the north and south ends of the addition take cues from the recent addition to the Student Union, while the remainder of the addition is purposely identifiable as the Broadcast/Media Center while maintaining its formal contribution to the total design. A prefinished perforated metal scrim is deployed on the western exposure to shield the interior spaces from the harsh afternoon sun. It also contains building information supergraphics announcing the Broadcast/Media’s facilities contributing donor. The southern façade, which faces the quadrangle, is opened up with an expansive curtain wall system to provide natural light views for the faculty offices and collaboration spaces within and a canopy at ground level for pedestrian circulation.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Engineering Building

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s outstanding engineering program has expanded and required more student-oriented spaces. This new building is to be sited per the UL Lafayette Masterplan as the second component of a three-building new quad adjacent to Oliver Hall overlooking Girard Park. The 3-story 64,700 sq. ft. new facility will house the Dean’s Suite, Student Organization Offices, Engineering Center of Excellence, and Teaching Spaces, including an auditorium, maker space, laboratory, and faculty support space. The design conforms to the master plan guidelines with brick veneer and hip roof elements but also addresses the current design appropriate to engineering technologies. This includes a unique form that spans a major student circulation corridor, houses the Engineering Center of Excellence, creates an exciting covered outdoor venue next to food servers, and connects to existing Madison Hall, the main engineering building. The planning parti allows for generous student interaction and collaboration spaces on all levels and connects ground level to second level student work areas by way of a tiered gather space. The exterior design respects the historical campus architecture while adding modern features to help with views of the park and new quad. The design addresses the potential for future expansion. This is a JV with The Sellers Group.

Loranger Elementary Auditorium

The renovation of the historic Loranger Elementary Auditorium is currently underway, with the goal of restoring the building to its original architectural character. The project balances preservation with modernization to ensure the facility meets contemporary standards for safety, accessibility, and efficiency.

Classrooms are being upgraded with new energy-efficient mini-split HVAC systems to improve comfort and performance. The existing stage is being revitalized into a fully functioning performance space, while original wood windows are being replaced with historically appropriate, energy-efficient units. Structural improvements are being made to the catwalk, which has been deemed unsafe; additional support is being added where required. The basement is being renovated to serve as a dedicated storage area, expanding the building’s utility. The entire facility is undergoing upgrades to bring it into compliance with current building codes, including full conformance with ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Restroom fixtures are being replaced to meet accessibility and code standards, and the existing exterior ramp is being reconstructed. An additional accessible ramp is also being evaluated and incorporated as needed.

An environmental consultant has been engaged to identify and oversee the abatement of any hazardous materials discovered during construction. This comprehensive renovation ensures that the historic character of the auditorium is preserved while transforming it into a modern, accessible, and code-compliant educational space.

Loranger Library

The new Loranger Library Branch will be a modern and welcoming space that will enhance community services for residents of Tangipahoa Parish. This 6,200 sq. ft. facility is thoughtfully crafted to support education, creativity, and lifelong learning through innovative design and adaptable spaces. The new library will feature dedicated areas for children and teens, providing age-appropriate environments for reading, learning, and exploration. A technology hub, equipped with multiple computer workstations and digital resources, will help bridge the digital divide and promote digital literacy. Additionally, small group meeting rooms will offer spaces for collaboration, study sessions, and local programs, supporting the library’s mission to be a hub for community engagement.

The architectural design balances functionality with aesthetic appeal, blending sustainable, energy-efficient features with flexible interior layouts that can adapt to future needs. The open-concept design, combined with movable furniture, allows the library to host a variety of community events and programs. Holly & Smith Architects worked closely with the Tangipahoa Parish Library system to ensure the design reflects their commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and innovation. By integrating environmentally conscious materials and efficient building systems, the new Loranger Branch is not only a space for learning but also a model of sustainable design.

Lafayette Readiness Center

A new 74,316 sq. ft. Readiness Center Facility for the Louisiana National Guard. The Readiness Center will provide administrative, training, and material storage areas for the assigned military units. It will be located in Lafayette, LA in Lafayette Parish.

Brasuell Pediatric Dentistry

Located in Covington, Louisiana along a Planned Corridor District on LA Highway 21, Brasuell Pediatric Dentistry is a new 6,900 sq. ft., single-story dental facility thoughtfully designed to foster a welcoming and comfortable experience for children and families. The project is part of a shared professional campus that also includes an independent Orthodontics office, with both buildings seamlessly integrated into a cohesive master plan featuring shared parking, coordinated access, and a common landscape aesthetic. Careful attention was given to the site design to balance visibility, accessibility, and a sense of tranquility. The shared site includes generous parking, integrated stormwater management, and preserved green buffers that enhance both function and aesthetics.

The building’s architecture reflects a contemporary take on the classic gabled form, combining white brick with vertically oriented fiber-cement panels to deliver a fresh, modern presence rooted in timeless materials. A prominent entry gable and warm, human-scaled detailing create an inviting first impression for young patients and their caregivers. Inside, the experience is guided by natural light, clean lines, and calming finishes. The lobby and waiting areas are daylit and spacious, with high ceilings, wood accents, and playful touches that help reduce anxiety and promote a sense of ease.

The plan is organized to support efficient clinical workflows while maintaining clear separation between public and private functions. Key programmatic elements include multiple treatment bays, quiet rooms, X-ray rooms, sterilization areas, a conference room, business and administrative offices, and a dedicated game room designed specifically with pediatric users in mind.

Olivier Orthodontics

Olivier Orthodontics is a 3,500 sq. ft., single-story clinic located along LA Highway 21 in Covington, Louisiana. Designed as part of a shared site with Brasuell Pediatric Dentistry, the project establishes a cohesive dental campus that delivers specialized care within a thoughtfully organized setting.

The building’s design blends traditional gabled forms with modern materials. A prominent entry gable clad in warm fiber-cement siding anchors the façade, complemented by painted brick and dark-framed windows that lend a crisp, contemporary appearance. While meeting the design standards of the area’s Planned Corridor District, the architecture offers a welcoming and distinct identity. Inside, patients are greeted by a vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beams and a bold accent wall that reflects the clinic’s brand. The plan is organized around a central sterilization core and includes open treatment bays, private offices, consultation and X-ray rooms, a lab, staff breakroom, and a small game area designed to enhance comfort and ease for younger patients.

Shared site features including coordinated parking, access drives, and stormwater management support the functionality of both practices while reinforcing a unified and attractive campus environment.

Southern University Student Life Center

The New Student Life Center at Southern University is an outgrowth of the Southern University and A&M College and Scotlandville Community Strategic Plan 2021 Master Plan.  Establishing a student-centered campus and environment is an integral part of the Imagine 20K Vision.

The Southern University Student Union Building is an 85,000 sq. ft. testament to the institution’s commitment to student life. Positioned as the campus living room, this multi-functional space is designed to be a dynamic hub for social interaction, learning, and collaboration.

Drawing inspiration from Southern University’s historic location on Scott’s Bluff, overlooking the majestic Mississippi River, the building’s form pays homage to the river’s ever-shifting course over time. The structure’s design reflects the river’s fluidity and dynamism, creating a symbolic link to the university’s adaptability, resilience, and ongoing journey toward academic and cultural excellence. This symbolism is not just an aesthetic choice but a tangible representation of the university’s dedication to navigating the currents of progress while remaining rooted in its historical context.

The building’s two stories exhibit a dynamic interplay as they shift along their lengths, both converging and diverging. This architectural movement creates unique moments, featuring dynamic overhangs and sheltered gathering spaces. The lower level, constructed with masonry, seamlessly aligns with the campus vernacular, adopting materials that shift from providing support and shelter in the South and East to offering openness and transparency in the North and West. Meanwhile, the cantilevered second level boasts a delicate metal and glass façade that gracefully opens and closes as it spans, directing attention and reflecting the internal functions of the building. The design strategically engages with its three street frontages, particularly emphasizing the primary student circulation route to the North and the natural ravine landscape to the West.

Inside, the Student Union Building is a harmonious blend of modern amenities and versatile spaces. The facility caters to the multiplicity of student body needs, from collaborative study areas and technologically equipped meeting rooms to inviting lounges. It is a space where ideas flourish, friendships are forged, and the spirit of Southern University thrives.

As a focal point for community engagement, the Southern University Campus Union embraces its role in hosting events, cultural activities, and gatherings. The expansive green space surrounding it serves as a backdrop for events, gatherings, and cultural activities that bring the Southern University community together in celebration of excellence, learning, and shared experiences.

Northshore Technical Community College Diesel Automotive Building

Diesel automotive building to serve the diesel automotive program for the community college consisting of two 25-student diesel automotive classrooms, large auto mechanic workshop, faculty offices, and restrooms.

Destrehan Dental Clinic

Located on River Road in Destrehan, Louisiana, the Destrehan Dental Clinics are designed as a single-story healthcare facility that provides specialized dental care to the community. The facility includes two distinct suites: a 3,700 sq. ft. general dentistry suite and a larger 5,500 sq. ft. pediatric dental suite. Each suite is dedicated to a different doctor, creating focused environments that cater to their respective patient bases. Blending traditional architectural elements with modern detailing, the Destrehan Dental Clinics offer a warm and professional setting that feels both timeless and welcoming. This thoughtful design aims to make patients of all ages feel at ease while maintaining a polished, highly functional space suited for contemporary dental care.

The Clinics are designed with two distinct suites to meet the specific needs of different patient groups.

The Pediatric Dental Suite focuses on creating an engaging, child-friendly environment, with amenities that include a waiting room, a game room to help ease anxiety and entertain young patients, and a reception and billing area for smooth administrative flow. Additionally, this suite features a dedicated x-ray/pano room, both family-friendly and general operatories to accommodate various treatment needs, a staff lounge, and private offices. Together, these spaces create a comfortable and supportive environment for children and families. The General Dentistry Suite is tailored for adult and general dental care, with a streamlined layout that promotes efficient workflow and high-quality patient care. Key elements include a welcoming waiting room, a reception area to manage patient flow, operatories designed for a range of dental procedures, and a lab and x-ray room for diagnostics. Offices are included to meet administrative needs, and medical gas is integrated at each dental chair in both suites, ensuring the facility is fully equipped for various procedures. The thoughtful design of each suite balances privacy, efficiency, and comfort, creating a seamless experience for both patients and staff.

The River House

The new residence is located in one of the more well established and exclusive neighborhoods on the Northshore. The property is one of the few in the neighborhood that has access to a river. In the late 1960s, the property’s original owners constructed a house that straddled the river’s edge. The small river house, originally well proportioned and characteristic of mid-century modern Louisiana architecture, was gradually diminished by a series of poorly planned additions.

The masterplan of the new residence complex will strip the river house down to its original structure to function as the party and guest house. The new house will occupy the center of the property on a high point between an existing swampy lowland near the site entrance and the renovated river house. From the guest parking area, the main entry sequence to the new house will begin with an airy pedestrian bridge over the swampy area, initiating an axial parti that extends through the different elements of the house. This axis begins with the entry foyer flanked on either side by the master and guest suites leading to a connecting bridge arriving at the main living wing. This main living section includes an open plan of kitchen, dining, and living room beneath a second floor with three kids’ bedrooms and baths. Toward the rear of the house, the axial parti extends inward to ultimately arrive at the renovated river house. The exterior design contains elements of South-Louisiana regional modernism using low single-sloped metal roofs, heavy timber framing, and lap siding. Generous expanses of glazed openings are strategically distributed to take advantage of inward-facing views to the pool and lawn area while maintaining a high level of privacy within the neighborhood.

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El Khoury Residence

This house is sited on a bluff overlooking a forested bottom land along the banks of the Little Bogue Falaya River. The beautiful site is forested with pines, magnolias, and beech trees with a beautiful spring-fed creek flowing along the west side of the bluff. The building program required a pool cabana / guest house, swimming pool as a major feature at the entry, and open living/dining/kitchen arrangement with a master suite on the ground floor, and 3 guest bedrooms on the second level. The unique site characteristics required a free-standing carport with an entry trellis along the side of the lap pool. The owner intends to phase construction with the pool cabana / guest house and swimming pool being the first phase and the main house the subsequent construction.

The structures are oriented east-west with the north façade overlooking the bluff. The simple shed roof form exposed structure slopes to the south opening the expansive views to the north. Material palette consists of stucco, shou sugi ban siding (wood treated by fire), aluminum and glass window systems, and a standing seam metal roof.

Neurocare Hammond

The new Satellite clinic for Neurocare of Louisiana represents its first application of a prototype design that will be replicated on various sites throughout the surrounding region. The design was heavily influenced by the imaging and branding already established by the original Neurocare headquarters facility located in Covington, Louisiana. For economy and mass production purposes, the building form is simple, consisting of a linear floor plate with a single sloped roof that transforms into a decorative perforated metal panel wall at the building entry. The perforated screen wall becomes a backdrop for the building signage, announcing entry while providing much-needed solar screening for the entry lobby. The exterior material palette consists of metal paneling, fiber cement lap siding, and fiber cement panel siding, accompanied by energy-efficient aluminum windows.

Iron Oak House

The Iron Oak house sits on a 70-acre picturesque pastoral setting. The Tangipahoa River forms the south and west edge of the owners’ property with the house being only a 1000′ away. Luckily, about 25 acres lay at a higher elevation outside of the 100-year flood plain and was chosen for the house site. Being from New Orleans, the owners intend to use the house as a respite from big city life and the potential dangers of frequent hurricanes in south Louisiana.

The design parti of the house is organized along a backbone of bridges connecting 4 separate, single-story programmatic pods. These are an open-air carport, a two-bedroom guest suite, a living, kitchen & dining space, and a master bedroom suite. The three pods are oriented to the south, and all enjoy beautiful views through the expansive glass toward the heavily wooded river floodplain. Each of the pods is sheltered by a single sloping standing seam roof that rises toward the south creating deep overhangs for exterior porches. The main central living pod, with the deepest porch, is centered on an outdoor living, kitchen, and lap pool area. The porches are braced at each column with a diagonal steel member. The primary structural skeleton of the house is that of steel with some secondary wood framing. The three livable pods, each separated and connected by bridges, allow for bio-swale drainage to occur at each separation, which is then led out toward the river floodplain. The exterior material pallet is simple. 10′ high brick veneer fin walls bracket the sides of each pod. Above the brick datum line, the remainder of the house is clad with painted cement board siding. The site provided the house’s namesake, a grove of stately Iron Oak trees (also known as Post oaks) loom over the contoured site. The slow-growing oak thrives in dry, poor soil and is resistant to rot, fire, and drought. The house incorporates several active and passive sustainable strategies that increase the house’s energy efficiency, including a solar panel array, tankless water heater, Energy Star appliances, spray foam insulation, optimal solar orientation, south-facing shading strategies to minimize solar heat gain and geothermal HVAC systems.

New Orleans Fire Department

The project consists of design and construction of a two-story, three-bay fire station for NOFD 8th District Station to replace original facilities that are no longer able to service the needs of the community.

The first level of the fire station houses three apparatus bays, PPE room, apparatus storage, general storage, fire pump and a public lobby with ADA accessible restroom stair and elevator. An outdoor covered patio allows for a connection to the community and potential future police station.

The second level of the fire station houses all of the daily living facilities. It is configured to house (3) shifts of an (8) person crew with (2) captains and (1) chief per shift. The stair and elevator open up to a Watch Room and large open area Day Room with adjoining kitchen and pantries. The northwest corner of the Day Room opens up to an outdoor space with a direct connection to the Fitness Room. Locker facilities and laundry are available to all, while the Captains and Chief quarters house private lockers, restrooms and offices.

The building takes shape in a simple iconic massing, illustrating the interior program beyond. Various masonry units and metal panels clad the exterior of the building.

Southeastern Louisiana University Welcome Center

The Welcome Center at Southeastern Louisiana University is prominently sited at the front door of the campus. It is the first point of contact for both visitors and prospective students who may be coming to campus for the first time. It is the point of departure for all campus tours and student orientations. The building, a simple modern structure, shines like a beacon with its majority glass enclosure and covered porch, which is raised on a piano nobile of steps surrounding the building. Thin and slightly tilted exterior columns support a flat roof structure above a transparent volume offering views within as well as out into campus.

The 3000 sq. ft. building houses an information desk, a soft seating lobby area, two faculty offices, a workroom, three gender-neutral toilet rooms, an interpretive space focused on Louisiana culture, and an ample presentation/gathering space for 60+ visitors. It is the “jewel-box” of the campus, acknowledging that you only get one chance to make a first impression.

YMCA – Belle Chasse

The new 9,700 sq. ft. gymnasium is an addition to the existing YMCA providing physical connections to both the existing facility, as well as the existing running track and outdoor pool area. The primary usage of the gym provides multi-court flexibility configurations including full court / half court basketball arrangements with retractable overhead goals and can easily be converted to provide dual volleyball court, or single championship court configurations. Spectator Seating is accommodated by retractable bleachers offering seating capacity for +/- 170 spectators. Other amenities provided by the new facility include a limited service concession stand, which opens to both the gymnasium vestibule, as well as a new covered outdoor serving space for the pool area. The Reception Area is supported with administrative office space as well as a large multi-purpose conference room and athletic equipment storage room. Overall the facility provides flexibility in support of the other YMCA functions including community gathering space or reception event area.

Elkra Medical Offices

The new office development for Neurocare of Louisiana is an extension to its original campus constructed in 2019 and located on Crestwood Boulevard within the City of Covington.

Soon after its completion, the building was expanded due to increased patient demand and the need for additional supportive functions necessary for a rapidlygrowing business. With an additional 4 acres of property available to the immediate East for future growth, a well-established brand, and a continuingincrease in patient demand, the new development provides additional supportive infrastructure to its campus by adding an Administration Wing, a MedicalOffice Wing, and an on-site Diagnostic Lab. Additionally, the site design takes into consideration an area for a future MRI Suite and associated parkingfor the structure. Exterior covered pedestrian walkway canopies connect the new buildings to the existing facility creating a central circulation spinethrough the campus allowing doctors and visitors to easily navigate the various wings without the use of vehicles. The branding and imaging of the originaldevelopment are maintained through the use of familiar roof forms, building signage in the form of super-graphics, and a simple material palette consistingof metal panels, plaster, and glass.

Medical Office Building

Poydras Hotel

Neill Gym

The Neill Corporation, a beauty products distributor based in Hammond, Louisiana, transformed the historic Hammond Jr. High School building into three corporate offices several years ago. Across the street, they also own the circa-1920s Hammond High School gym. This structure has undergone partial renovations in the past, including converting the west side (formerly locker rooms) into a daycare and the east side (also old locker rooms) into a training center.

The final phase of the project is to complete the renovation of the gym into an events center. It will include seating in various configurations, toilet rooms, a stage, a control room mezzanine above toilet rooms, and storage rooms. The design respects the building’s historic architectural character and has received approval from both the State of Louisiana Historic Preservation Office and the U.S. Park Service for historic rehabilitation tax credits.

Once completed, the gym will serve as a venue for corporate meetings, weddings, public and political gatherings, and theatrical performances.