The client came to studio^RISE with a complex design issue: how to add approximately 450sf to their existing mixed-use property on an already tight site. The desire was to maximize contiguous open space while allowing an addition. The outcome was an award winning designed home office.

Originally conceived during EDR+’s Day of Service program, this project explores ways to maximize livable square footage within the dense urban fabric of New Orleans. Designed in response to the city’s newly defined zoning category for Small Multi-Family Affordable Units, the development consists of two ground-up new construction homes.

The Central Business District in New Orleans is home to many noticeable buildings and unique structures. This building is a unique combination of curves and a trapezoidal form because of its location at the intersection of three streets. The vision includes adapting the existing two-story structure, with an addition of residential floors and a rooftop deck.

A Historical Preservation project located in New Orlean's French Quarter, this project required a lot of site documentation and coordination with the Vieux Carré Commission to create a series of repairs. All repairs are slated to commence with full access to the restaurants located on the ground floor and allow tenants access to their apartments above.

One of the first projects in the office to use the new zoning of Small Multi-Family Affordable in New Orleans. The project takes a family home from a duplex, to a quad and sets aside an affordable unit to be rented out once completed.

Once a Catholic school, the newly named Marie Couvant House will serve as a mixed-use multi-family structure. It’s historic nature shall be retained with commercial space on the ground floor and apartments above.

An abandoned Historic French Quarter warehouse, this project was brought to studio^RISE to have life brought back to it. The design includes a small commercial cafe on the ground floor and apartments in the rear and upper floors.

Our client came to us wanting to expand their current home for future growth. The clients expressed a desire to maintain their backyard and the historic footprint while adding a primary suite and additional bedrooms. Our team proposed creating a typical New Orleans style camelback addition to accommodate their needs and stay true to the neighborhood fabric.

Renovation of a 1930s corner apartment block and two sister four-plex buildings. The intent is to honor the historic elements of the buildings while allowing for modern occupancy. This project engages the State Historic Preservation Offices.

Our clients came to us with a particular design issue. To combine both clients' styles by combining the bungalow aesthetic with a modern industrial aesthetic to create their future home.

New Orleans, like many cities, is in desperate need of more housing. This Community Master Plan, comprised of structures that are formed from shipping containers with site built elements, allowed our team to study efficient housing solutions. the focus was on creating on standalone homes that are structured around shared spaces and community amenities.

A design competition submitted from studio^RISE staff, this project looked at tiny sustainable living while also adapting to the needs of the future. This design was made to withstand the floods of South Louisiana while being flexible enough to protect the inhabitants and their belongings.

studio^RISE's first design competition was a look into New Orleans by combining a residence with a small scale local business. The premise was to provide community inclusion by introducing a gathering space, a usable amenity and creating a homestead for a much needed and impacted neighborhood.