New Orleans Architecture Foundation
Dedicated to fostering public appreciation for architecture and design as vital community assets that enrich the cultural fabric and quality of life in New Orleans.
Our History
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, New Orleans architects were filled with a renewed sense of the importance of architects and architecture, and the need to enhance public appreciation of architecture and design as vital community assets in the New Orleans area.
Leaders of the American Institute of Architects New Orleans Chapter set out to establish a physical and visible presence from which that vision might be advanced. In 2007, this search resulted in the creation of the New Orleans Architecture Foundation and the establishment of our home at 1000 St. Charles Avenue.
Since opening in 2014, the Center for Architecture and Design has hosted hundreds of events, including exhibits, lectures, continuing education programs, private receptions, and meetings, serving as a hub for architectural appreciation in New Orleans.
Our Past Partners
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![A simple, black and white pixel art drawing of a multi-story building with a rectangular entrance at the bottom center.]()
AIA New Orleans
American Institute of Architects New Orleans Chapter
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![Black and white sketch of a cat sitting and looking to the left.]()
PRC
Preservation Resource Center
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![Line drawing of two eyes, a nose with a tear drop, and a smiling mouth.]()
Octavia Art Gallery
Contemporary Art & Architecture
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![Silhouette of a dog with pointed ears and a curled tail.]()
NO Architecture Tours
New Orleans Architecture Tours
