Baton Rouge Oasis
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The once noise-flooded neighborhood is now protected by the buffer of the Bairds’ home.Photo by: Roy Zipstein -
Ivy softens the hard edges of the cinder-block structure.Photo by: Roy Zipstein -
The family takes full advantage of their sylvan yard, Sarah Baird and her children Bo and Sky read a book out on the picnic table.Photo by: Roy Zipstein -
Baird relaxes in the bright living room, which is decorated spartanly with the architect’s own artwork, a couch, and a coffee table by IKEA.Photo by: Roy Zipstein -
The home also acts as an occasional art gallery, comfortably accommodating Baton Rouge’s art scene at one of the Bairds’ many parties.Photo by: Roy Zipstein -
David Baird designed the custom sliding doors with materials and hardware from Home Depot. The doors also act as a makeshift critique wall for Bo and Sky’s artwork.Photo by: Roy Zipstein -
In the yard, custom billboards illuminated by spotlights can be changed regularly and can be printed by any local sign printer (in this case, by Lamar Advertising).Photo by: Roy Zipstein -
Bo and Sky get a building lesson from dad on a custom table designed by Baird and his studio.Photo by: Roy Zipstein -
Baird's design-build firm, PLUSone Design + Construction, operates out of the former master bedroom.Photo by: Roy Zipstein -
The family opted for modest—and cheap—design choices in the kitchen and bathroom (above), which are commonly the most money-sucking rooms in a home.Photo by: Roy Zipstein -
The view into the onetime master bedroom, now an office for six, from the hallway.Photo by: Roy Zipstein -
The kitchen island is fashioned from the Waterloo Shop Series tool chests from Home Depot.Photo by: Roy Zipstein -
The boys’ bedroom is outfitted with custom beds designed by Baird’s studio.Photo by: Roy Zipstein
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