Hunter Douglas | Hook-On Plank Metal Ceiling System with a Variety of Perforations || L.B. Landry - O.P. Walker High School by EskewDumezRipple
ABOUT
Who We Are
Founded by Jim Kohler, Kohler Building Specialties, Inc. has over 30 years Experience as a Manufacturer's Representative and Distributor. Zach Kohler joined KBS back in 2011, and together help connect the designer, contractor, and manufacturing worlds.
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What We Do
Kohler Building Specialties, Inc. (KBS) has been guiding owners and architects to the right materials and systems to make their designs a reality. Through customer service and logistical detail, we facilitate a successful solution.
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Jim Kohler
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Zach Kohler
Hunter Douglas | Multi-Box Linear Metal Ceiling System
MANUFACTURERS
We represent a diverse range of manufacturers that specialize in a variety of materials. From Wood, Metal, GFRG and Fabric Wrapped Wall Panels to Felt all designed to provide acoustical performance while also creating aesthetically pleasing environments.
FEATURED PROJECTS
Louis Armstrong International Airport
New Orleans, LA
Hunter Douglas From Certainteed
Product: Tavola Ceiling Baffles (Custom Color)
2"x6" Baffles Spaced at 5 On Center
Leo A Daly/Atkins A Joint Venture &
eStudio
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Sazerac House
New Orleans, LA
Decoustics
Product: Custom Rondolo Plank with Wood Veneer
Made to look like the existing ceilings, but Perforated with acoustical backing for Acoustics.
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Trapolin Peer Architects
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LSU Football Operations
Baton Rouge, LA
Hunter Douglas From Certainteed
Product: HeartFelt Ceiling System
2-3/8 Inch Module in Anthracite
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HNTB Corporation &
Remson Haley Herpin Architects
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Children's Hospital Clinic Pavilion
New Orleans, LA
Decoustics
Product: Solo-M Panel Perforated with acoustical backing for Acoustics attached to Ceilencio Custom Ceiling Grid System.
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Stanley, Beaman & Sears Architects
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Smoothie King Center
New Orleans, LA
Hunter Douglas from Certainteed
Product: 300C Linear Plank
Perforated with Natural Finish
EskewDumezRipple Architects
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US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center
WWII Museum
New Orleans, LA
The Hall of Democracy at WWII Museum
New Orleans, LA
9Wood, Inc.
Product: 1100 Cross Piece Grille
5000 Perf Tiles
Voorsanger Mathes, L.L.C.
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Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, LA
Gordon, Inc.
Product: Metal Column Covers
Manning Architects & EskewDumezRipple Joint Venture
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Hunter Douglas | Tavola Metal Beam Ceiling System || New Orleans Airport North Terminal
CONTACT
Jim Kohler
Zach Kohler
Office :: (985) 845 0662
Cell :: (985) 807 8196
39 Deloaks Dr.
Madisonville, LA 70447
Office :: (985) 845 0662
Cell :: (985) 807 3435
3345 Dumaine, St.
New Orleans, LA 70119