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.

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FEATURED PROJECTS

Louis Armstrong International Airport

New Orleans, LA

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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

 

Tavola Link

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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

 

Rondolo Link

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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

 

HeartFelt Link

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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

 

Solo-M Link

Ceilencio Grid Link

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Smoothie King Center

New Orleans, LA

Hunter Douglas from Certainteed

Product: 300C Linear Plank

Perforated with Natural Finish

 

EskewDumezRipple Architects

 

300C Linear Plank Link

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US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center

WWII Museum

New Orleans, LA

Gordon, Inc.

Product: ALPRO Acoustical Wall Panels

 

Voorsanger Mathes, L.L.C.

 

ALPRO Link

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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.

 

1100 Cross Piece Grille Link

5000 Perf Tiles Link

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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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Column Cover Link

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Hunter Douglas | Tavola Metal Beam Ceiling System || New Orleans Airport North Terminal

CONTACT

Jim Kohler

Zach Kohler

kbskohler@aol.com

Office :: (985) 845 0662

Cell    :: (985) 807 8196

39 Deloaks Dr.

Madisonville, LA 70447

kbskohler.zach@gmail.com

Office :: (985) 845 0662

Cell    :: (985) 807 3435

3345 Dumaine, St.

New Orleans, LA 70119

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