practis is an award-winning architecture, planning, and interior design firm based in New Orleans. Founded in 1991, the practice has evolved to embrace the shifting demands of architecture and the rebuilding of our community following the events of 2005. We practice in a studio environment that is open, collaborative, and integrated. We encourage a team approach though a creative dialogue that includes everyone in our studio, our partnering consultants and, especially, our clients. We focus on the craft of architecture that is conveyed though its details. Our approach to design is based on identifying the functional requirements of the program, resolving problems, and discovering new types of connections that promote positive experiences. We actively explore new technologies, materials and building techniques as a way of expanding and improving successful local building strategies. studioWTA works with on a wide range of projects and building types ranging from new construction to adaptive reuse. We enjoy working at a variety of scales from small art installations to large institutional projects. Our clients include universities, local municipalities, non-profit organizations, developers and private residential and commercial clients. We also have successful collaborative associations with nationally recognized design firms on award winning projects including Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects, Davis Brody and Bond, Schwartz Architects and Vincent James Associates Architects. We have built a reputation on innovative design and quality client service with a focus on developing long-term collaborative relationships.