Business Details
10 Years
experience
Custom Architectural Design Services in New Orleans
Soniat Architecture provides custom design solutions for residential and commercial clients, prioritizing direct collaboration with principal designers. Our approach emphasizes efficient communication, functional design, and budget-conscious strategies while creating dynamic spaces tailored to client needs. With expertise in regional projects across Louisiana and neighboring states, we guide clients from initial concept to construction completion.Our team combines academic credentials from Louisiana State University with experience at award-winning firms, focusing on resilient, forward-thinking architecture. Client testimonials highlight our professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to transform ideas into cost-effective, aesthetically meaningful designs.
Services
Residential Design
Commercial Architecture
Custom Renovations
Energy-Efficient Solutions
Community Projects
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Work directly with principal designers, not junior staff
- Proven expertise in Louisiana-specific architectural challenges
- Collaborative approach with contractors and consultants
- Specialized in energy-efficient and community-focused designs
- Track record of exceeding client expectations in budget adherence
What people say
Highest recommendation
Exceeded expectations
Pleasant and professional
Cost-effective design
Transformed our home
Services
Residential Design
Creating customized living spaces that balance functionality with aesthetic appeal. Our designs optimize spatial layouts while maintaining regional architectural character. Clients receive personalized solutions addressing specific lifestyle needs and property constraints.
Commercial Architecture
Developing innovative commercial environments that enhance business operations while meeting regulatory requirements. Our approach integrates brand identity with practical space planning for retail, office, and institutional clients.
Custom Renovations
Transforming existing structures through modernized layouts and updated systems while preserving architectural integrity. We specialize in maximizing space efficiency without compromising historical elements in New Orleans properties.
Energy-Efficient Design
Incorporating sustainable building practices and energy-saving technologies into every project phase. Our designs optimize natural light, ventilation, and material efficiency while maintaining aesthetic quality and functional performance.
Community Projects
Designing civic and community-focused architecture that enhances public engagement. These projects emphasize accessibility, durability, and cultural relevance while addressing specific neighborhood needs and municipal requirements.
People
Anna Thomassie Soniat
Founder / Principal
Licensed architect with Louisiana State University credentials and experience at NANO and Cheramie+Bruce Architects. Specializes in regional commercial and community projects while leading the firm's design vision since 2016.
Will Soniat
Principal Architect
Eleven-year veteran of award-winning residential firms including Lee Ledbetter & Associates. Focuses on custom homes and energy-efficient solutions while bringing extensive local construction expertise to the team.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide residential and commercial design, renovations, energy-efficient solutions, and community projects across Louisiana and neighboring states.
How do you involve clients in the design process?
Clients work directly with principal architects throughout all project phases, ensuring continuous collaboration and personalized design decisions.
Can you help with budget planning?
Yes, we provide cost estimates during consultations and develop designs that align with client financial parameters while maintaining quality standards.
What makes your firm unique?
Our principals maintain hands-on involvement, combining academic expertise with regional construction knowledge and a focus on sustainable, context-sensitive design.
Do you handle both design and construction phases?
We offer full-service architecture from concept through construction, coordinating with contractors to ensure design integrity and project timelines.
