Business Details
Trusted Architectural Design Services in New Orleans
Mathes Brierre Architects, established in 1891, is one of Louisiana's oldest and most respected architectural firms. Our legacy spans over a century of designing diverse building types, including performance arts facilities, medical centers, corporate offices, and civic landmarks. We provide comprehensive architectural services internationally, integrating architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and master planning. Our team combines historical expertise with modern innovation, prioritizing sustainable practices through initiatives like the AIA 2030 Commitment and LEED certification.We maintain long-term client relationships by delivering tailored solutions that balance functionality, aesthetics, and environmental responsibility. Our work reflects a deep understanding of cultural contexts and technical precision, demonstrated through award-winning projects like the National World War II Museum expansion and the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. We remain committed to advancing architectural excellence while addressing contemporary challenges in energy efficiency and resource conservation.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Master Planning
Landscape Architecture
Historic Preservation
Sustainable Design
Construction Administration
Theater Design
Acoustical Design
Urban Design
Highlights and features
- We offer 130+ years of architectural expertise across diverse building types.
- Our team includes LEED-certified professionals and AIA award-winning architects.
- We specialize in integrating historic preservation with modern sustainability practices.
- Our international portfolio demonstrates proven success in complex, large-scale projects.
- We maintain direct client collaboration through all project phases from concept to completion.
Associations and certifications
- LEED
- AIA 2030 Commitment
What people say
Design excellence
Impressed with the design
Integral to project approval
Captured our vision
Beautiful results
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services combine historical expertise with modern innovation. We design diverse building types including cultural institutions, corporate headquarters, and healthcare facilities. Our approach emphasizes contextual sensitivity, technical precision, and sustainable practices through LEED certification and the AIA 2030 Commitment framework. We maintain full-service capabilities from initial concept through construction administration.
Interior Design
We create functional, aesthetically sophisticated interior environments tailored to client needs. Our services include space programming, material selection, and lighting design for corporate offices, residential buildings, and institutional spaces. We prioritize user experience while maintaining alignment with architectural context and sustainability goals through LEED-certified practices.
Master Planning
Our master planning services integrate land use, transportation, and environmental considerations for comprehensive development projects. We create visionary plans balancing growth with preservation, demonstrated through projects like the National World War II Museum expansion. Our approach combines technical expertise with community engagement to ensure long-term viability.
Historic Preservation
We specialize in preserving architectural heritage through adaptive reuse and restoration projects. Our expertise includes historic tax credit applications and integrating modern systems into heritage buildings. Notable work includes the Customs House Restoration and the transformation of antebellum cotton warehouses into the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design practice follows LEED standards and the AIA 2030 Commitment framework. We implement energy-efficient systems, renewable materials, and life-cycle analysis across project types. This approach reduces environmental impact while maintaining design integrity, demonstrated through projects like the LEED-certified Moton Charter School and Muses Apartment Homes.
People
Edward C. Mathes
Chairman
With over 50 years at the firm, Mr. Mathes has led major projects including the National World War II Museum expansion. He serves on community boards and specializes in complex institutional projects, combining historical expertise with modern design principles.
Will Tregre
President
As President since 2001, Mr. Tregre manages corporate clients and complex projects. He brings expertise in team leadership and project execution, overseeing energy, utility, and real estate development projects across multiple sectors.
Ann Schmuelling
Senior Principal
Specializing in corporate interiors and international projects, Ms. Schmuelling leads space planning initiatives for commercial clients. She combines commercial real estate expertise with fine arts facility design experience across the United States and abroad.
Peter Priola
Principal
With expertise in theater design and acoustics, Mr. Priola has worked on projects like the Arizona State University Music School. He serves as Studio Manager for the National World War II Museum expansion, combining technical knowledge with creative design solutions.
Angela Morton
Principal
A specialist in renovation and sustainable design, Ms. Morton focuses on adaptive reuse projects. Her work includes historic tax credit applications and LEED-certified projects, balancing preservation with modern functionality across educational, cultural, and corporate sectors.
Questions
What architectural services does Mathes Brierre offer?
We provide full-service architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, master planning, and construction administration for cultural, corporate, and civic projects.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Founded in 1891 as Favrot & Livaudais, we are one of America's oldest continuously operating architectural firms with over 130 years of experience.
Do you specialize in historic preservation projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience in historic restoration and adaptive reuse, including the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and Customs House Restoration.
Are your projects limited to Louisiana?
While based in New Orleans, we work internationally with completed projects in 20+ states and countries including El Salvador and Mexico.
What sustainability certifications do you hold?
We follow LEED standards and participate in the AIA 2030 Commitment, with multiple LEED-certified projects like the Moton Charter School.
Can you handle complex institutional projects?
Yes, we specialize in complex institutional work including the National World War II Museum expansion and Loyola University library projects.
