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HNOC renovates former K-Paul’s into $6M exhibit hub
416 Chartres now houses fabrication, media, and offices
Trapolin-Peer Architects and RGGC led historic renovation
Project preserves French Quarter heritage while adding modern workspace
Project description: The Historic New Orleans Collection acquired the former K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen at 416 Chartres and has transformed the historic building into exhibit design and fabrication space, back-of-house operations, digital media production, and office and conference room use for 24 of its 130 employees.
Address: 416 Chartres St.
Owner: Historic New Orleans Collection (HNOC)
Architect: Trapolin-Peer Architects (TPA)
Contractor: Ryan Gootee General Contractors (RGGC)
Square footage: 13,000 s