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Studio West focuses on thoughtful, innovative design that integrates seamlessly with its surroundings. Our work spans a variety of projects, each reflecting a commitment to both functionality and aesthetics. These articles, featured in both print and online, recognize the impact and intent behind our designs.

NEW ORLEANS CITY BUSINESS

See inside PETERMAYER’s new headquarters in the Lower Garden District

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Studio West’s New Modern Offices by Misty Milioto and photos by Laura Steffan

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Studio West's New Modern Offices

DWELL MAGAZINE
Occult Following: How John Cameron Mitchell Turned his New Orleans Home Into a Queer Art Church by Madeliene Davies

How John Cameron Mitchell Turned His New Orleans Home Into a Queer Art Church

Eater New Orleans | August 2018

EATER NEW ORLEANS

Take a First Look Inside Copper Vine, the Wine Tavern the New Orleans CBD Deserves

CURBED NEW ORLEANS

A rock ’n’ roll themed event venue is opening in the CBD

BIZ NEW ORLEANS
New French Brasserie, MaMou, to Open on Rampart

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New French Brasserie, MaMou, to Open on Rampart

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Cultural Exchange by Melanie Warner Spencer

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Cultural Exchange

WGNO
New rooftop venue, Copper Vine and Vintage Rock Club expansions coming to Poydras Street by Kylee Bond

New rooftop venue, Copper Vine and Vintage Rock Club expansions coming to Poydras Street

TRAVEL + LEISURE
Chefs Around the World Are Adding Guest Rooms to Their Restaurants so Travelers Can Enjoy an Incredible Meal and Stay the Night

TRAVEL + LEISURE

Chefs Around the World Are Adding Guest Rooms to Their Restaurants so Travelers Can Enjoy an Incredible Meal and Stay the Night

Closed for years, a $9.7M facelift is coming to the shuttered Algiers ferry terminal by Joni Hess. The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, along with local design firm Studio West, have revealed preliminary plans for a $9.7 million terminal renovation to improve transit access and transform the site into a hub for community events and commercial opportunities.

Closed for years, a $9.7M facelift is coming to the shuttered Algiers ferry terminal

GARDEN AND GUN
First Look: Copper Vine Wine Pub & Inn Opens in New Orleans by Gabriela Gomez-Misserian. This year, he [Brechtel] partnered with Studio West to start a new chapter: a companion inn that would pare down the non-historic architectural additions and permit the building’s original sense of character to shine.

First Look: Copper Vine Wine Pub & Inn Opens in New Orleans

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The Dog House: A Bar for Dogs and People by Ashley McLellan
“When our Realtor spotted the location, we didn’t even realize that Take Paws [Rescue] was next door,” she said. “But after arriving on-site, it confirmed it was the perfect location. And we just love Mid-City. Thankfully…the incredible team at Studio West Design & Architecture made our vision come to life.”

BIZ NEW ORLEANS

The Dog House: A Bar for Dogs and People

THE ADVOCATE | NOLA.COM
15 projects honored for historic preservation in New Orleans by Louisiana Landmarks Society
This Marigny corner store Edwardian-style building, constructed in 1910 as the R.V. DeGruy Pharmacy, had interior deterioration before being acquired by Studio West. Utilizing federal and state historic tax incentive programs, the firm revitalized the structure as its offices with a residential unit. Team: Studio West Design & Architecture; Arch Builders; Synergy Consulting Engineers.

THE ADVOCATE | NOLA.COM

15 projects honored for historic preservation in New Orleans by Louisiana Landmarks Society

NEW ORLEANS MAGAZINE
Brechtel Hospitality Announces Major Renovations to Concepts Copper Vine and Vintage Rock Club
“From our first re-envisioning of the former Maylie’s restaurant into Copper Vine Winepub, we have been excited to breathe new life into the collection of historic buildings at the corner of Poydras and South Rampart Streets,” said Jennie West, Founder and Principal of Studio West Design & Architecture. “This project expands and adds to the collection of hospitality concepts on the block while architecturally uniting the property into a cohesive whole.”

NEW ORLEANS MAGAZINE

Brechtel Hospitality Announces Major Renovations to Concepts Copper Vine and Vintage Rock Club

NEW ORLEANS MAGAZINE
Location Spotlight: Copper Vine Wine Pub & Inn by Kelly Massicot
Though we are already fans of the team behind Copper Vine – which includes President and CEO Kyle Brechtel and Executive Chef Amy Mehrtens – the first thing we thought when touring the new updates and inn (designed by architect Jennie West of Studio West) was how it felt made for brides and grooms.

NEW ORLEANS MAGAZINE

Location Spotlight: Copper Vine Wine Pub & Inn

NEW ORLEANS CITY BUSINESS
Abita expands to New Orleans with plans for new brewery. Abita Brewing Company President Troy Ashley says Abita New Orleans will be a modern brewery with true Louisiana vibes.

NEW ORLEANS CITY BUSINESS

Abita expands to New Orleans with plans for new brewery

DWELL DEEP DIVE: The New Southern Gothic

Studio West looks to the backyard as the place for reinvention in a New Orleans rehab

NEW ORLEANS CITY BUSINESS

See inside PETERMAYER’s new headquarters in the Lower Garden District

BIZ NEW ORLEANS

Studio West's New Modern Offices

DWELL MAGAZINE
Occult Following: How John Cameron Mitchell Turned his New Orleans Home Into a Queer Art Church by Madeliene Davies

Occult Following: How John Cameron Mitchell Turned his New Orleans Home Into a Queer Art Church

Eater New Orleans | August 2018

EATER NEW ORLEANS

Take a First Look Inside Copper Vine, the Wine Tavern the New Orleans CBD Deserves

The renovated space features interior design by Jennie West of Studio West Design & Architecture. Though the venue’s name evokes images of gritty metal clubs, Vintage Rock Club’s vibe is decidedly sleek and upscale. A stairwell illuminated by purple lights leads to a 3,000-square-foot space, where five separate lounge areas are delineated via low-slung white couches.

CURBED NEW ORLEANS

A rock ’n’ roll themed event venue is opening in the CBD

BIZ NEW ORLEANS
New French Brasserie, MaMou, to Open on Rampart

BIZ NEW ORLEANS

New French Brasserie, MaMou, to Open on Rampart

BIZ NEW ORLEANS
Cultural Exchange by Melanie Warner Spencer. The design is decidedly more sophisticated than a traditional hostel. HI USA worked with Coleman Partners Architects LLC, Jennie West of Studio West Design & Architecture, and general contractor BEC Development for the project. The expansive lobby is awash in jewel toned hues and features original, reclaimed hardwood floors and floor tiles, along with a pool table, overstuffed tufted leather sofas and wingback chairs, and a variety of tables and seating arrangements.

BIZ NEW ORLEANS

Cultural Exchange

WGNO
New rooftop venue, Copper Vine and Vintage Rock Club expansions coming to Poydras Street by Kylee Bond. Developers have announced three projects along Poydras Street that will expand on current businesses and even bring something new to downtown New Orleans.

New rooftop venue, Copper Vine and Vintage Rock Club expansions coming to Poydras Street

Overnight guests enter through the restaurant and check in at the host stand. Studio West, which designed the dining room, extended the same color palette and emphasis on local art to the guest rooms.

TRAVEL + LEISURE

Chefs Around the World Are Adding Guest Rooms to Their Restaurants so Travelers Can Enjoy an Incredible Meal and Stay the Night

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, along with local design firm Studio West, have revealed preliminary plans for a $9.7 million terminal renovation to improve transit access and transform the site into a hub for community events and commercial opportunities.

Closed for years, a $9.7M facelift is coming to the shuttered Algiers ferry terminal

This year, he [Brechtel] partnered with Studio West to start a new chapter: a companion inn that would pare down the non-historic architectural additions and permit the building’s original sense of character to shine.

First Look: Copper Vine Wine Pub & Inn Opens in New Orleans

“When our Realtor spotted the location, we didn’t even realize that Take Paws [Rescue] was next door,” she said. “But after arriving on-site, it confirmed it was the perfect location. And we just love Mid-City. Thankfully…the incredible team at Studio West Design & Architecture made our vision come to life.”

BIZ NEW ORLEANS

The Dog House: A Bar for Dogs and People

This Marigny corner store Edwardian-style building, constructed in 1910 as the R.V. DeGruy Pharmacy, had interior deterioration before being acquired by Studio West. Utilizing federal and state historic tax incentive programs, the firm revitalized the structure as its offices with a residential unit. Team: Studio West Design & Architecture; Arch Builders; Synergy Consulting Engineers.

THE ADVOCATE | NOLA.COM

15 projects honored for historic preservation in New Orleans by Louisiana Landmarks Society

“From our first re-envisioning of the former Maylie’s restaurant into Copper Vine Winepub, we have been excited to breathe new life into the collection of historic buildings at the corner of Poydras and South Rampart Streets,” said Jennie West, Founder and Principal of Studio West Design & Architecture. “This project expands and adds to the collection of hospitality concepts on the block while architecturally uniting the property into a cohesive whole.”

NEW ORLEANS MAGAZINE

Brechtel Hospitality Announces Major Renovations to Concepts Copper Vine and Vintage Rock Club

Though we are already fans of the team behind Copper Vine – which includes President and CEO Kyle Brechtel and Executive Chef Amy Mehrtens – the first thing we thought when touring the new updates and inn (designed by architect Jennie West of Studio West) was how it felt made for brides and grooms.

NEW ORLEANS MAGAZINE

Location Spotlight: Copper Vine Wine Pub & Inn

Abita Brewing Company President Troy Ashley says Abita New Orleans will be a modern brewery with true Louisiana vibes.

NEW ORLEANS CITY BUSINESS

Abita expands to New Orleans with plans for new brewery

NEW ORLEANS CITY BUSINESS

See inside PETERMAYER’s new headquarters in the Lower Garden District

BIZ NEW ORLEANS

Studio West's New Modern Offices

DWELL MAGAZINE
Occult Following: How John Cameron Mitchell Turned his New Orleans Home Into a Queer Art Church by Madeliene Davies

Occult Following: How John Cameron Mitchell Turned his New Orleans Home Into a Queer Art Church

Eater New Orleans | August 2018 Copper Vine’s look begins with a strong statement in the form of a contemporary 30-seat corner patio with sea blue paint, cushy benches, half walls, and a lush array of hanging plants and wisteria recalling the profuse vines that once graced the front Maylie’s. All this defines an organic vibe in contrast the concrete surrounds, while dappled street views feed off Poydras’ kinetic energy. Overhead steel beams hint at enclosure without sealing off the space. Architect Jennie West of Studio West and landscape architect Wes Michaels of Spackman, Mossop, and Michaels designed the exterior space together.

EATER NEW ORLEANS

Take a First Look Inside Copper Vine, the Wine Tavern the New Orleans CBD Deserves

The renovated space features interior design by Jennie West of Studio West Design & Architecture. Though the venue’s name evokes images of gritty metal clubs, Vintage Rock Club’s vibe is decidedly sleek and upscale. A stairwell illuminated by purple lights leads to a 3,000-square-foot space, where five separate lounge areas are delineated via low-slung white couches.

CURBED NEW ORLEANS

A rock ’n’ roll themed event venue is opening in the CBD

BIZ NEW ORLEANS
New French Brasserie, MaMou, to Open on Rampart. Designed by Jennie West and Jason Richards of Studio West, the 760-square-foot dining room and bar, formerly occupied by Meauxbar, has been transformed into a modern French Brasserie featuring rich jewel tones and Art Nouveau influences. The 46-seat space features the work of local artists, including Sylvia Thompson and Kim Starr Wise. There are also mirrors inspired by the metro in Paris created by Hull Design. Sidewalk seating on North Rampart and St. Philip Street will soon be available.

BIZ NEW ORLEANS

New French Brasserie, MaMou, to Open on Rampart

BIZ NEW ORLEANS
Cultural Exchange by Melanie Warner Spencer. The design is decidedly more sophisticated than a traditional hostel. HI USA worked with Coleman Partners Architects LLC, Jennie West of Studio West Design & Architecture, and general contractor BEC Development for the project. The expansive lobby is awash in jewel toned hues and features original, reclaimed hardwood floors and floor tiles, along with a pool table, overstuffed tufted leather sofas and wingback chairs, and a variety of tables and seating arrangements.

BIZ NEW ORLEANS

Cultural Exchange

WGNO
New rooftop venue, Copper Vine and Vintage Rock Club expansions coming to Poydras Street by Kylee Bond. Developers have announced three projects along Poydras Street that will expand on current businesses and even bring something new to downtown New Orleans.

New rooftop venue, Copper Vine and Vintage Rock Club expansions coming to Poydras Street

Overnight guests enter through the restaurant and check in at the host stand. Studio West, which designed the dining room, extended the same color palette and emphasis on local art to the guest rooms.

TRAVEL + LEISURE

Chefs Around the World Are Adding Guest Rooms to Their Restaurants so Travelers Can Enjoy an Incredible Meal and Stay the Night

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, along with local design firm Studio West, have revealed preliminary plans for a $9.7 million terminal renovation to improve transit access and transform the site into a hub for community events and commercial opportunities.

Closed for years, a $9.7M facelift is coming to the shuttered Algiers ferry terminal

This year, he [Brechtel] partnered with Studio West to start a new chapter: a companion inn that would pare down the non-historic architectural additions and permit the building’s original sense of character to shine.

First Look: Copper Vine Wine Pub & Inn Opens in New Orleans

“When our Realtor spotted the location, we didn’t even realize that Take Paws [Rescue] was next door,” she said. “But after arriving on-site, it confirmed it was the perfect location. And we just love Mid-City. Thankfully…the incredible team at Studio West Design & Architecture made our vision come to life.”

BIZ NEW ORLEANS

The Dog House: A Bar for Dogs and People

This Marigny corner store Edwardian-style building, constructed in 1910 as the R.V. DeGruy Pharmacy, had interior deterioration before being acquired by Studio West. Utilizing federal and state historic tax incentive programs, the firm revitalized the structure as its offices with a residential unit. Team: Studio West Design & Architecture; Arch Builders; Synergy Consulting Engineers.

THE ADVOCATE | NOLA.COM

15 projects honored for historic preservation in New Orleans by Louisiana Landmarks Society

“From our first re-envisioning of the former Maylie’s restaurant into Copper Vine Winepub, we have been excited to breathe new life into the collection of historic buildings at the corner of Poydras and South Rampart Streets,” said Jennie West, Founder and Principal of Studio West Design & Architecture. “This project expands and adds to the collection of hospitality concepts on the block while architecturally uniting the property into a cohesive whole.”

NEW ORLEANS MAGAZINE

Brechtel Hospitality Announces Major Renovations to Concepts Copper Vine and Vintage Rock Club

Though we are already fans of the team behind Copper Vine – which includes President and CEO Kyle Brechtel and Executive Chef Amy Mehrtens – the first thing we thought when touring the new updates and inn (designed by architect Jennie West of Studio West) was how it felt made for brides and grooms.

NEW ORLEANS MAGAZINE

Location Spotlight: Copper Vine Wine Pub & Inn

Abita Brewing Company President Troy Ashley says Abita New Orleans will be a modern brewery with true Louisiana vibes.

NEW ORLEANS CITY BUSINESS

Abita expands to New Orleans with plans for new brewery

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