Ponchartrain Center, New Orleans, LA

Ponchartrain Center, New Orleans, LA

PONCHARTRAIN CENTER, NEW ORLEANS, LA

 

 

Services: Architecture

Client: City of Kenner

The intention for this 100,000 SF multi-purpose facility overlooking Lake Pontchartrain was to create a state-of-the-art convention facility in a resort-like environment. Located just minutes from the airport and all of New Orleans’ famed neighborhoods, the Center serves conventions, tradeshows, athletic events, theatrical and musical performances, large banquets, and Mardi Gras balls.

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1984 World’s Fair, New Orleans, LA

1984 World’s Fair, New Orleans, LA

1984 WORLD’S FAIR, NEW ORLEANS, LA

 

 

Services: Master Planning & Lead Design Team

Client: Louisiana World Exposition, Inc.

The Historic 1984 World’s Fair transformed a decaying industrial area into a vibrant postmodern festival, spurring redevelopment of the entire downtown and riverfront area of New Orleans. Perez served as the Master Planner and Lead Design Team and created one of the most notable aspects of the fair: the Mississippi Aerial River Transit (or MART), an aerial gondola traversing the river from the CBD to Algiers Point, built to showcase non-polluting commuter transit options.

Piazza d’Italia, New Orleans, LA

Piazza d’Italia, New Orleans, LA

PIAZZA D’ITALIA, NEW ORLEANS, LA

 

 

Services: Landscape Architecture

Client: Piazza d’Italia Development Corporation/City of New Orleans

Perez worked closely with renowned postmodern architect Charles Moore to design the iconic Piazza d’Italia in downtown New Orleans. Perez was responsible for the coordination of the project with the City of New Orleans, oversight of the local design team, and production of construction documents.

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