by Staff Writer | Jan 1, 1991
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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by Staff Writer | Jan 1, 1984
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.
by Staff Writer | Jan 1, 1978
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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