Operated by Trinity Episcopal Church in New Orleans’ Garden District, the program at Molly’s House offers an opportunity for fourth and fifth graders to grow together in community and serves as a bridge to advanced instruction in middle school. Our renovation of an existing historic structure provides a space for volunteers to stay and church youth activities in a more … Read More

After Hurricane Katrina, the St. Bernard Parish School Board quickly began the process of repairing and replacing its heavily damaged schools. Smith Elementary was the first FEMA-funded new construction project to be undertaken in the state of Louisiana after the storm. The demolition of the existing structure and new construction of an 87,000sf elementary school including playground areas was completed … Read More

More light, more space, more comfort. Williams Architects’ plan objectives focused on providing a better environment for dining, social gathering and out-of-dorm experiences, all invaluable and meaningful aspects of college life. The renovation of the existing cafeteria included more appealing wall finishes, new custom designed furniture, custom millwork, and matching flooring. Alongside these unique features, our revitalization also involved ceiling … Read More

Whitney National Bank’s Transcontinental and Canal Street branches represent the organization’s commitment to reconstruct branches damaged by Hurricane Katrina and Williams Architects was proud to provide design services for several of these endeavors. Williams’ scope on the Transcontinental and Canal Street branches included the design and construction administration for new branch buildings with drive-thru ATM lanes, as well as a … Read More

The Audubon Insectarium’s Gift Shop and Café are located in the U.S. Customs House on Canal Street in downtown New Orleans. Our dynamic design of both spaces was conceptualized to complement and support Audubon’s newest museum – the largest museum dedicated to insects in North America – The Audubon Insectarium. The Gift Shop features bug-themed merchandise displayed on shelving inside … Read More

Centrally located, less than three miles from the commercial hub of New Orleans’ lively Central Business District, Xavier University of Louisiana is one of the most respected and revered educational institutions in the state. Xavier called upon Williams Architects’ expertise for a historically sensitive renovation to the oldest building on their main campus, The Convent. Our dynamic and innovative design … Read More

Located on Tulane University campus, the Woldenberg Art Center’s West Wing and East Wing were formerly the Newcomb Swimming Pool and Newcomb Art School, respectively. Williams Architects was hired to renovate the five-story art school building, which now houses classrooms, several art studios, a large gallery for student and faculty exhibitions and the Pace-Willson Glass Studio. In addition, Williams Architects … Read More

The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) Forum is an adaptive reuse of an 1830s rail depot, 1850s warehouse and existing infill structure into a new expansion for the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. The facility houses an expanded culinary arts department, science labs and academic studio classrooms. In addition to the educational portion of the project, there … Read More

Williams Architects, in collaboration with Hanbury, designed a dynamic residential college as part of the plan for Tulane University. The LEED Gold certified building, one of the few in the city at the time, was designed to function as an entry to the greater Tulane campus. Varied massing based upon contextual relationships, a climate responsive courtyard and mixed housing for … Read More