Ethos

Responsibility

As architects, we have a responsibility to fulfill the aspirations of our clients, and to consider the impact of our designs on our natural and social environments. We understand that when we build, we are shaping our landscapes, economies, communities and cultures. It is within these walls that we become who we are.

Rebuilding an Icon

On August 29, 2005, the worst natural disaster in U.S. history, Hurricane Katrina, brought New Orleans to its knees. The effects of this devastating storm were personified by the damage inflicted upon the city’s largest, most recognizable icon, the Superdome. It came to serve as a “Refuge of Last Resort” providing shelter for more than 30,000 New Orleans citizens for six long days. Ultimately the Superdome is responsible for saving the lives of countless New Orleanians.

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Refuge of Last Resort

The restoration of the Superdome was an unprecedented endeavor into structural ingenuity. At a total cost of $336 million, the project was a testament to the determination, willpower and dedication of all the individuals involved. The $32 million roof job—billed as the world’s largest—was completed in the 144 days, nearly 40 days ahead of schedule. The stadium went from Katrina’s destruction to “football ready” in only 13 months.

A Common Purpose

In the wake of tragedy, a broad coalition—including the Superdome staff, State of Louisiana, NFL, New Orleans Saints, and construction crews—came together to accomplish one goal: to open the Superdome with a Saints football game on September 26, 2006. At the peak of construction, there were over 850 people working tirelessly around the clock. The rebuilding effort signaled to the world that the New Orleans recovery was underway.

A Soulful Revival

On September 25, 2006, a sellout crowd witnessed the New Orleans Saints’ “homecoming” triumph over the Atlanta Falcons 23-3 on ESPN’s Monday Night Football.  It was the Superdome’s post-Katrina debut, and one of the most emotionally powerful games in NFL history. Steve Gleason’s blocked punt resulted in a touchdown, and showed the world we were back. Against the odds, the Superdome has reclaimed status as a world-class venue for sports and entertainment.

Rebuilding an Icon

On August 29, 2005, the worst natural disaster in U.S. history, Hurricane Katrina, brought New Orleans to its knees. The effects of this devastating storm were personified by the damage inflicted upon the city’s largest, most recognizable icon, the Superdome. It came to serve as a “Refuge of Last Resort” providing shelter for more than 30,000 New Orleans citizens for six long days. Ultimately the Superdome is responsible for saving the lives of countless New Orleanians.

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Rebuilding an Icon

On August 29, 2005, the worst natural disaster in U.S. history, Hurricane Katrina, brought New Orleans to its knees. The effects of this devastating storm were personified by the damage inflicted upon the city’s largest, most recognizable icon, the Superdome. It came to serve as a “Refuge of Last Resort” providing shelter for more than 30,000 New Orleans citizens for six long days. Ultimately the Superdome is responsible for saving the lives of countless New Orleanians.

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A Conservation Legacy at Fundo Tic Toc

When it became necessary for the late Doug Tompkins, founder of North Face, to consider the future of his generous contribution to Chile’s conservation network he sought out Trey Trahan to inherit the stewardship of both the land and his ideals. He operated under the belief that humans have an ethical obligation to share the planet with other species, and that we must reorient our values and activities so that all forms of life can flourish.

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A Conservation Legacy at Fundo Tic Toc

When it became necessary for the late Doug Tompkins, founder of North Face, to consider the future of his generous contribution to Chile’s conservation network he sought out Trey Trahan to inherit the stewardship of both the land and his ideals. He operated under the belief that humans have an ethical obligation to share the planet with other species, and that we must reorient our values and activities so that all forms of life can flourish.

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A Conservation Legacy at Fundo Tic Toc

When it became necessary for the late Doug Tompkins, founder of North Face, to consider the future of his generous contribution to Chile’s conservation network he sought out Trey Trahan to inherit the stewardship of both the land and his ideals. He operated under the belief that humans have an ethical obligation to share the planet with other species, and that we must reorient our values and activities so that all forms of life can flourish.

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Masonry Restoration

The first phase of the Magazine Street Museum project was comprised of restoring the historic masonry on site through a detailed, multi-step process. First, a series of stainless steel helical ties were installed in an approximate 18″ x 18″ diagonal grid in all existing walls. Then, a compatible fill material was injected into each wall filling all voids and cracks in order to create a monolithic, structurally stabilized wall. Next, selective tuck pointing and brick repair was done and all graffiti paint was removed. Finally, a rising damp course was installed in order to finish work on the walls. This process will stop the erosion and deterioration process and thusly restore the walls to their original structural integrity for many years to come.

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Masonry Restoration

The first phase of the Magazine Street Museum project was comprised of restoring the historic masonry on site through a detailed, multi-step process. First, a series of stainless steel helical ties were installed in an approximate 18″ x 18″ diagonal grid in all existing walls. Then, a compatible fill material was injected into each wall filling all voids and cracks in order to create a monolithic, structurally stabilized wall. Next, selective tuck pointing and brick repair was done and all graffiti paint was removed. Finally, a rising damp course was installed in order to finish work on the walls. This process will stop the erosion and deterioration process and thusly restore the walls to their original structural integrity for many years to come.

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Masonry Restoration

The first phase of the Magazine Street Museum project was comprised of restoring the historic masonry on site through a detailed, multi-step process. First, a series of stainless steel helical ties were installed in an approximate 18″ x 18″ diagonal grid in all existing walls. Then, a compatible fill material was injected into each wall filling all voids and cracks in order to create a monolithic, structurally stabilized wall. Next, selective tuck pointing and brick repair was done and all graffiti paint was removed. Finally, a rising damp course was installed in order to finish work on the walls. This process will stop the erosion and deterioration process and thusly restore the walls to their original structural integrity for many years to come.

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