Studio RISE

08/13/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out last night and participated in the Design Justice Happy Hour!

We hope everyone had a good time and felt the conversations had were productive and helpful!

Special thanks to Collab. | the Collaborative Design Workshop, Chris Daemmrich, dovineco, for facilitating the happy hour, Oji Alexander of People’s Housing+ for talking with us, Taylor Center for sponsoring, D’Absolute Foodie Catering Company for catering and of course our neighbors Broad Street Cider & Mead for staying open and serving attendees.

08/07/2026

Not to be one to pile on your feed this Friday, but we’ve got a pile of piles being piled into the ground.

Piles.

08/03/2026

Project progress and interiors! Site visits and meetings from last week for everyone to see the progress!

07/31/2026

Another new initiative hitting New Orleans!

‘New Orleans East Investment and Job Corridor Initiative’

The City of New Orleans recently announced this economic development plan for New Orleans East. The plan is set to prepare properties, infrastructure and bring in new businesses to the East. One of the projected outcomes of the development are new storefronts including restaurants, hotels, retails stores, grocery stores, and entertainment services in the area. Anchored by intersecting corridors, the East is positioned to be a major player in aerospace technology, innovation and advanced manufacturing as well as advancing maritime commerce, warehousing, transportation, logistics and supply chain industries!

To quote the release “Economic development does not stop at the factory gate; it creates opportunity throughout the community.”

If you’ve got a project, idea, or plan for a commercial space, reach out to us! studio^RISE has a experience with properties in the area including Design, Permitting, Construction Administration, Contractor Negotiations and more!

You can read more about the program here: https://nola.gov/next/mayors-office/news/articles/july-2026/2026-07-08-city-launches-investment-and-job-corridors-to-drive-growth-in-new-orleans-east/

07/27/2026

Have you heard about the ‘Activate Downtown: Turning Vacant Spaces into Thriving Places Grant’?!

The Downtown Development District of New Orleans recently opened applications for this grant program aimed to revitalize downtown New Orleans. The plan is to reinvigorate street frontages by bringing more commerce downtown. In creating more businesses it attracts more foot traffic and opportunities for local businesses to thrive and for Downtown to grow.

We’re excited to see this initiative and would love to help you rebuild Downtown’s commerce corridors!

If you’ve got a project, idea, or plan for a commercial space, reach out to us! studio^RISE has a lot of experience with properties in the area including Historic Tax Credits, Design, Permitting, Construction Administration, Contractor Negotiations and more!

You can read more about the program here: https://downtownnola.com/downtown-development-district-launches-activate-downtown-grant-program-to-bring-vacant-storefronts-back-to-life/

07/23/2026

Excited to finally have this project moving forward!

Heirloom Plans $10M Boutique Hotel Downtown

“The building has tremendous character,” Glaser said. “It had sat undeveloped for some time, and we saw a chance to bring it back to life in a way that honors what makes it special.”

Glaser said the Gravier Street project is part of Heirloom’s broader strategy of expanding its presence across downtown New Orleans.

“It is a natural extension of our investment in downtown New Orleans,” he said. “We have been steadily building a presence across the CBD and greater downtown as well as LGD, and a boutique hotel of this caliber anchors that footprint and reflects a long-term commitment to the area.”

https://bizneworleans.com/heirloom-plans-10m-boutique-hotel-downtown/

07/21/2026

The Design Justice Happy Hour originally scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed!

Collab. | the Collaborative Design Workshop and studioRISE have decided to postpone the event until Wednesday 8/12 due to inclement weather. Everyone stay safe and we’ll see you then!

Thank you Taylor Center for sponsoring!

07/17/2026

And another one! Last night Calvin Gallion, III was honored with the Emerging Professional Young Architect Award at the AIA New Orleans Design Awards. We are very proud of his continued accomplishments and growth within the profession, community and our office.

07/13/2026

Sorry, we don’t have any embarrassing photos yet! He’s only been here for like a month so our stock pile is low, BUT we’re so happy to have you as part of the team!

But Happy Birthday Jonathan Hall !!

07/10/2026

What’s that?

On the wall?

Fresh paint and our LOGO!

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Now taking commissions for murals! (We are not doing that, please don’t ask us to tape and paint your space, thank you)