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EskewDumezRipple

New Orleans, LA

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The Shop at the Contemporary Arts Center

The Shop is a comprehensive coworking development at the Contemporary Arts Center (CAC). Targeting technology, arts, and cultural-based businesses, The Shop serves as a hub of entrepreneurship in the developing downtown innovation corridor.

The project occupies the third and fourth floors of the CAC— connecting the two floors with an open architectural staircase—and features an extensive amenity and commons area, varied meeting and office space, and a roof deck. This renovation preserves the classic Warehouse District architecture of the existing building while incorporating modern elements. The light-filled space features high ceilings with exposed beams, large windows, a contemporary art collection, and a flowing, open floor plan. 

The heart of The Shop is the commons area designed to facilitate conversation and connection. It boasts a full kitchen, seating options, coffee station, snacks available for purchase, and communal and recreational space. All of The Shop’s amenities offer small businesses, entrepreneurs, and arts-based professionals the resources they need to grow.
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Status: Built
Location: New Orleans, LA, US
Firm Role: Architect
Additional Credits: EskewDumezRipple project team
Steve Dumez, FAIA
José Alvarez, AIA
Hussein Alayyan, AIA
Jill Traylor, NCIDQ
Andy Redmon
Emily Heausler

Consultant team
Architect of Record: EskewDumezRipple
MEP Engineer: YKM Consulting
Civil/Structural Engineer: PACE Group
Contractor: Palmisano Group