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Trahan Architects' design for the museum unites these two programs - formerly housed in trophy cases lining a coliseum concourse at Northwestern State University and on the ground floor of the Natchitoches Parish Courthouse, respectively - in a stunning 28,000-square-foot contemporary venue that highlights the collections' important cultural assets and recognizes each segment as part of the greater cultural history of the state of Louisiana. The building will also serve as a progressive space for community gatherings and events.

Sam Rykels, the Assistant Secretary of the Louisiana State Museum system, explains that "there has been a long movement to create a permanent home for both the Sports Hall of Fame and Regional History Museum and we are striving to make that home a signature building - a true destination within the city of Natchitoches." Principal Trey Trahan, FAIA, describes the project as "an incredible opportunity to create a place that will celebrate the deep history of North Louisiana, as well as the indelible influence sports have had on our state’s culture."