Copper Vine Inn

1001 Poydras Street

Black and white historic Maylie's Resturant with wisteria vine after corner building was demolished circa 1960.

Client: Brechtel Hospitality
Role: Architecture, Interior Design, Furnishing Specification, Procurement, Purchasing, Installation
Scope: New construction of 11-room inn and historic renovation of underutilized attic into a unique suite with exterior terrace.
Status: Complete 2024
Size: 9,400 sq. ft.
Budget: $3,500,000
Collaborators: Synergy Consulting Engineers, Batture, Roland Woolworth & Associates, Arch Builders, RNGD

Corner Copper Vine Inn room with king bed with wood headboard, white sheets, and throw pillows. Custom terracotta drapery and leather sofa on rug.

Art-forward New Orleans boutique inn

A companion to the adjacent Copper Vine restaurant and bar, this new boutique hotel is comprised of 11 guest rooms, including a unique suite tucked into the attic of the historic restaurant building. Located directly behind the existing Copper Vine, Studio West provided both architectural and interior design services for the new construction of the hotel.

Upon entry, guests of the inn are welcomed at the restaurant host stand and escorted to the first-floor lounge—a gesture that speaks to Copper Vine Inn’s undeniable hospitable service. Through strategic programming, visual cohesion, and thoughtful wayfinding, the new boutique hotel distinguishes itself from the eatery through well-crafted transitions, complemented by a curated collection of locally sourced art.

Boutique terrace suite with canopy bed and historic brick chimneys at Copper Vine Inn.

Coppe Vine Inn custom millwork in hotel corridor for water and coffee station.

Each room with its own flair, emblematic of New Orleans' diverse vitality, and highlights the artistic talent of local and beyond. Envisioned as a curated collection of rooms reflecting New Orleans charm, each guest room tells its own story in a series of distinct experiences, incorporating hand-selected local artwork, custom-designed textiles, and furnishings crafted by local makers.

Copper Vine Inn room with double beds, looking at exterior window with green curtains, with chair in corner of the room.

Inspired by materials, textiles, and characteristics drawn from both the restaurant and the surrounding culture, each of the rooms features hand-blocked drapery prints, artist-designed fabrics, and headboards and nightstands crafted by local millworkers.

The complex reconstruction and renovation of the floorplan juxtapose the interior palette, subtly demonstrating an artful practice in overcoming complexity through craftsmanship. By converting the previously underutilized third-floor attic space into a terrace inn suite, the team, largely inspired by local preservation strategies, was able to maintain original architectural characteristics, including the original brick chimneys, rafters, and dormers.

Copper Vine Inn terrace suite bathing room with shower with overhead shower head on, luxurious bathtub, plants, and wood bench.

Copper Vine Inn custom wood millwork open closet with robe. In room mini-bar with under counter refrigerator and coffee service.

A previously modified historic dormer was also reconstructed and introduced to connect to the new terrace, while adding a new matching dormer to create a dedicated shower and bathing room. To maximize the space, custom-designed millwork in the dormers and sloped ceilings includes a daybed, closets, a kitchen, bar, and vanities.