Explore two distinct New Orleans design studios in one focused tour.
Join the AIA New Orleans Mentorship Program for a visit to Studio BKA and MADE Design, where you’ll see current work, hear how teams collaborate, and learn how projects move from concept to built form.
This tour supports our mission to promote thoughtful architecture and design in our community.
Connect with emerging professionals, students, and mentors, ask candid questions about small firm practice, and gain concrete insight into the day‑to‑day realities of architectural work.
Pending 1 AIA LU credit
Schedule:
5:30-5:45pm – Meet/check-in at Studio BKA (1119 St. Mary St., New Orleans)
5:45-6:00pm – Presentation from Ben Allen
6:00-6:15pm – Tour of studio
6:15-6:30pm – Walk to MADE Design (1100 St. Andrew St.)
6:30-6:45pm – Presentation from David Merlin
6:45-7:00pm – Tour of studio
7:00-7:15pm – Q&A
7:15-7:30pm – Walk to Juan’s Flying Burrito
7:30-? – Post-event mixer (first round of drinks and apps provided)