Architecture

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TRACIE ASHE

Partner

studioWTA

Ashe has spent her professional career at studioWTA, first under the mentorship of Wayne Troyer and now as one of its partners. Her award-winning projects include Arthur Roger Gallery, the 511 Marigny Apartments and Hotel Peter and Paul. She’s working on ARRIVE New Orleans, a $25 million new construction boutique hotel in the Bywater. She’s active in civic affairs.

Education: Tulane University School of Architecture (MArch) Go-to Restaurant: Herbsaint Hidden Gem: Faulkner House Books Work Highlight: “I love designing buildings that respond to my clients’ dreams and contribute to the living architectural history of New Orleans.”

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MELISSA BAULD ROME

Founding Partner

Rome Office

Rome is a registered architect in Louisiana, South Carolina and New York who has also lived and practiced internationally. She leads Rome Office alongside her husband and business partner, Brian. Local notable projects include the Schoolhouse and a new ground floor program at the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She has served as an adjunct professor at Tulane.

Education: Yale University (MArch), Clemson University (BArch, BA) Best Fest: Mardi Gras On the Horizon: “We’re envisioning an e-library for Jefferson Parish and we’re transforming the skylines of two prominent southeastern cities.” Hobby: “Making my kids smile” Who Do You Admire? Susan Brennan

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JOHN T. CAMPO JR

President

Campo Architecture and Interior Design

Since opening his firm in 1985, Campo has amassed a nationwide portfolio that includes more than $1 billion of historic preservation and adaptive reuse projects, in addition to new construction and renovations. Campo is licensed in 21 states, is a member of AIA New Orleans and lends his expertise on state historic tax credits to Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser.

Education: Louisiana State University (BA) Go-to Restaurant: Restaurant R’evolution Best Fest: French Quarter Festival Advice: “Become a master of your craft. The money is secondary and will follow.” Nonprofit Cause: “Unbound, a Christian organization that helps poor children striving to better themselves academically”

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TERRI DREYER

Managing Partner

NANO Architecture | Interiors

Dreyer is the design and executive management force behind NANO’s success, leading the effort behind projects such as the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Octavia Books and the GNO, Inc. offices in the Energy Centre. With more than 30 years of experience, she prides herself on turning elaborate and complicated program requirements into successful building designs.

Education: Tulane University (MArch), Louisiana State University (BA) Nonprofit Cause: “Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. I get to be a part of it, physically and mentally. That’s incredible. I’m very fortunate. I feel humbled.” Advice: “The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

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STEVE LAWRENCE DUMEZ

Principal

EskewDumezRipple

As principal and director of design at EskewDumezRipple, Dumez has led iconic design projects such as Crescent Park, the Ace Hotel and the restoration of the Civic Theatre. In his leadership position, Dumez oversees all projects from concept to construction documents to ensure a level of excellence that has won the firm numerous awards.

Education: Yale University (MArch), Louisiana State University (BArch) Best Fest: Jazz Fest Go-to Restaurant: “Really too many to list just one, but Lilette, Herbsaint, Pêche, Clancy’s, Gautreau’s, Marjie’s Grill, Galatoire’s, Bayona and Commander’s would be a start” Hobby/Passion: “Buildings and food”

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CAROLINE FAROUKI

Partner and Co-Founder

Farouki Farouki

Since 2015, Caroline Farouki and her partner/husband Sabri have created beautiful, stylish and thoughtfully designed interiors for restaurants, hotels, multifamily developments and residential buildings nationwide and in the Caribbean. Standout local projects include the French Quarter restaurant Justine and the Double Dealer bar beneath the Orpheum Theater.

Education: Savannah College of Art and Design (MFA), Washington University in St. Louis (BA) Best Fest: Luna Fête Go-to Restaurant: Saffron Hobby/Passion: Travel Nonprofit Cause: Upturn Arts Best Part of the Job: “I love creating environments where people love to make memories.”

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KENNETH GOWLAND

Owner

MetroStudio

Gowland began his career working for East Coast firms, where his projects included a new British Airways terminal at JFK Airport and the restoration of a building at Columbia University. In New Orleans, his portfolio includes the Joy Theater and the Whole Foods Market on Broad Street. He’s also a Tulane professor and serves as a guest critic at LSU.

Education: Yale University (MArch), Louisiana State University (BArch) Advice: “Frank Zappa once said there are only two things you need to remember: ‘Don’t stop and keep going!’” Hobby/Passion: “As a native New Orleanian, I consider music part of my DNA. I couldn’t imagine life without this part of myself.”

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JUSTIN GREENLEAF

Owner Principal

Greenleaf Architects

Since 2015, this graduate of St. Paul’s High School in Covington has led his own Northshore-based architecture firm, which has designed more than $300 million in construction projects and is currently working in all five Gulf South states (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas and Florida). He’s a multiple award winner who gives his time to civic and business organizations.

Education: Louisiana State University (BArch) Go-to Restaurant: Galatoire’s Hidden Gem: The Double Dealer (underneath the Orpheum Theatre) Advice: “Get outside of your comfort zone. That’s the only place you can grow.” Hobby: Hunting and fishing Hero: My wife, Kaitlyn

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MICHAEL HOLLY

Principal Architect, Founder

Holly & Smith Architects

The firm founded by Michael Holly and Jeffrey Smith in 1985 has 27 employees split between offices in New Orleans and Hammond. Notable projects include Loyola’s Monroe Hall, the NOPD 4th District Police Station and St. Michael Special School, along with several buildings on the Southeastern Louisiana University campus. Holly has helped rejuvenate downtown Hammond.

Education: University of Louisiana at Lafayette (BArch) Hidden Gem: Chandelier Bar at the Four Seasons On the Horizon: “We have just opened an office in Lafayette.” Advice: “Be humble and passionate about your work. Success is found at the intersection of work and passion!”

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BRYAN C. LEE JR

Founding Principal

Colloqate Design

Lee is a national design justice advocate with more than a decade of architectural experience. He started Colloqate, a design firm specializing in crafting “equitable spaces and addressing larger systemic issues made manifest through the built environment.” Lee is also the founding organizer of the Design Justice Platform and the Design as Protest National Day of Action.

Education: New Jersey Institute of Technology (MArch), The Ohio State University (BArch) Go-to Restaurant: The High Hat Cafe or Pêche” Best Fest: Treme 7th Ward Festival Hidden Gem: “City Donuts is random and really good.” Hobby: Designing board games Hero: Dr. Rudy Lombard

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RAYMOND MANNING

Founder and Managing Principal

Manning Architects APAC

For more than 35 years, Manning’s creative vision and leadership have earned his firm a local and national reputation for architecture, interior design, urban design and planning. Following Hurricane Katrina, Manning led the Bring New Orleans Back Commission neighborhood planning process and numerous other efforts to reinvigorate and restore the city.

Education: University of Michigan (MArch), Southern University (BA) Company founded: 1985 Notable projects: New Orleans East Hospital, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Linear Park, Harrah’s Poydras Street Hotel Projects On the Horizon: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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EDWARD MATHES

Chairman

Mathes Brierre Architects

Tracing its roots all the way back to 1891, Mathes Brierre Architects specializes in the design of many building types, including music and performing arts facilities, public assembly buildings, medical facilities, corporate offices and high-rise residential buildings. The firm designed several iconic New Orleans buildings, including the National WWII Museum.

Education: University of Southwestern Louisiana (BArch) Go-to Restaurant: Galatoire’s Hobby: Stamp collecting Hero: Nick Mueller Nonprofit Cause: St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church Advice: “Build relationships.” BIZNEWORLEANS.COM