AGL Architecture and Interior Design located in Metairie Louisiana, is an award winning firm founded in 2003. The firm’s owners Brian Anderson, Nita Liggio and Jim Gsell established AGL with the goal of executing quality design in the world of high rise tenant architecture. They saw a necessity in the business community for an Architectural-Interior Design firm who not only understood the needs of their clients but was also able to deliver a high quality product in a timely and accurate manner. Shortly there after, AGL was providing corporate design for the majority of the Class “A” buildings in the city of New Orleans and surrounding areas.

As a result, new types of projects in architecture and interior design have been added to the firm’s portfolio over the years. AGL offers services in Architecture, Space Planning and Interior Design for all sectors of the trade. Experience in previous industries includes: Corporate, Government and Civic, Education, Mercantile, Health Care, Restoration, and Ground-up projects in Commercial Architecture and Interior Design.

AGL was pleased to receive the award for Best Office Building 2007 from South-Central Construction, for its interior design work in the “Entercom Corporate Office” in New Orleans.

BRIAN E. ANDERSON, AIA

Architect of Record/ Principal

Brian was born and raised in the great city of New Orleans; He attended college at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he obtained a Bachelors of Architecture with an emphasis in Construction Management. In 2003 Brian became a founding partner of AGL. Shortly thereafter, he received his Louisiana State Architecture License.

Brian has worked on numerous projects over the last 10 years filling roles from draftsman to project manager to lead Architect. Brian has worked with many different clients from law firms to federal government agencies to local state entities.

Brian has been an integral component to the rapid growth of AGL since its founding. His tenacious and dedicated attitude helps to insure the firm’s current and future success. He currently serves as Architect of Record for AGL.

Brian was recently contracted by Odyssey House Louisiana, a nonprofit behavioral healthcare facility with an emphasis on addiction treatment as lead Architect in charge of all new & existing developments.

JUANITA K. LIGGIO, IIDA

LA Licensed Interior Designer / Principal

Juanita Liggio, known as “Nita” to most, is a licensed Interior Designer in the state of Louisiana. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1987. Her design expertise is steeped in over twenty years of interior design experience. Mrs. Liggio is also a founding partner of AGL Architecture and Interior Design.

Nita leads the interior design department as project manager and is responsible for launching the majority of the interior design jobs at AGL. Her services include space planning, construction documents, finish selections, furniture specifications and supervision of construction and installation of interior projects. Her extensive familiarity with the business has guided her through a variety of project types such as corporate offices, government offices, law firms, healthcare facilities, and higher education.

One of Nita’s current projects includes the interior renovation of the thirty-first floor penthouse suites for the offices at 400 Poydras, New Orleans, LA.

JAMES H. GSELL

Project Manager / Principal

Jim Gsell, has been an architectural designer and interior space planner for high rise tenant design for the past thirty two years. His knowledge and experience in this field has been invaluable for the firm and its clients. In addition, he is also a founding partner of AGL Architecture and Interior Design, established in 2003.

Jim’s role at AGL revolves around working as a project manager. He is responsible for bringing in numerous projects for the firm. A “hands on” leader, Jim found his niche in corporate office design and has completed hundreds of renovation projects throughout the New Orleans area. His experience includes programming, space planning, construction documents, and supervision of construction and installation of interior projects.

Jim is currently involved in the renovation and expansion for the Smith Barney Citi Bank offices at the Energy Center in 1100 Poydras, New Orleans.