--- title: "studioWTA — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studiowta-pfvwus-pf~2080989861 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2080989861.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: studioWTA category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e6c3a49b01e94ff6_5657-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1119 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, United States" latitude: 29.9324 longitude: -90.0739 phone: "(504) 593-9074" website: http://studiowta.com rating: 0 review_count: 0 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 79 last_updated: 2026-08-25 --- # studioWTA Original Houzz profile: [studioWTA](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studiowta-pfvwus-pf~2080989861) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** New Orleans, LA - **Serves:** New Orleans, Metairie Terrace, Metairie, Marrero, Terrytown, Chalmette, Harvey, Gretna, River Ridge, Waggaman, Jefferson, Belle Chasse, Harahan, Westwego, Bridge City, Meraux, Elmwood, Avondale, Arabi, Greater New Orleans area - **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2015–2017), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 10,000 Ideabook Saves New Orleans-based modern design firm offering services for architecture, planning and interiors. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Home Remodeling - New Home Construction - Sustainable Design - home restoration - new construction - remodeling ### Areas Served - New Orleans - Metairie Terrace - Metairie - Marrero - Terrytown - Chalmette - Harvey - Gretna - River Ridge - Waggaman - Jefferson - Belle Chasse - Harahan - Westwego - Bridge City - Meraux - Elmwood - Avondale - Arabi - Greater New Orleans area ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | studioWTA | | Address | 1119 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, United States | | Phone | (504) 593-9074 | | Website | http://studiowta.com | | Followers on Houzz | 79 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Studio-WTA/505984319456397 - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/wayne-troyer-a-i-a/6/568/93b - Blog — http://www.pinterest.com/studiowta/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [studioWTA](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studiowta-pfvwus-pf~2080989861) - **Website:** http://studiowta.com - **Phone:** (504) 593-9074 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - AIA: Small Projects (National), Gulf States Region, Louisiana, New York, Michigan, New Orleans; Louisiana Landmarks Society; Vieux Carré Commission - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2015–2017), for Design. ## Selected projects - [Private Marigny Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-marigny-residence-pj-vj~333556) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Wall Residential College, Tulane University, New Orleans](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wall-residential-college-tulane-university-new-orleans-pj-vj~2273663) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 13 - Description: Wall College—situated between existing residence halls—completes the perimeter of Bruff Quad, giving a sense of enclosure that reinforces the campus’ urban quality. A raised courtyard provides entry, engaging the building with the quad; exterior corridors along upper floors reinforce the connection with the ground floor, and reference the successful open-air circulation of the neighboring halls. An interior courtyard with open walkways provides a more private iteration of the arrangement. The lo… - [PJ's Coffee Company, Tulane University, New Orleans](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pj-s-coffee-company-tulane-university-new-orleans-pj-vj~2273358) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: Running parallel to Freret Street, Tulane University’s Percival Stern Hall spreads itself across the school’s main axis of movement, and would cut off unbroken travel but for a large breezeway allowing unhindered traffic flow. With usable covered space of 6240 square feet and overall height of 16’-4”, the large open area was chosen as the site of a coffee shop for PJ’s Coffee Company, and proved an ideal place for a small installation piece of architecture. Arrangement of the shop within the spa… - [Kingsway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kingsway-pj-vj~332954) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 17 - Description: This imposing, high-style two-story brick structures began as two late nineteenth century brick houses, each with attics, gables, and two adjacent entryways, but without the existing cast iron trims and galleries. It's current appearance can be attributed to New Orleans legendary restaurateur, Leon Arnaud Cazenave (the "Count" of Arnaud's Restaurant,) who purchased both structures in the 1930s. In the early 1990s, the property was converted into Kingsway Studios, a recording facility that became… - [Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity House, New Orleans](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zeta-beta-tau-fraternity-house-new-orleans-pj-vj~2256914) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 14 - Description: The ZBT Fraternity House replaces the society’s original residential structure destroyed by fire in 2005. Designed on the original footprint, it now boasts 18 single suites with shared bathrooms, social and study areas, laundry facilities, and state-of-the-art kitchen and dining facilities. As all fraternity houses affiliated with Tulane University were originally constructed as private residences, the new ZBT facility has the distinct advantage and uniqueness of a functional and architectural d… - [511 Marigny](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/511-marigny-pj-vj~1971958) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 26 - Description: In the southern area of Faubourg Marigny, close to the Mississippi River, stands a three-story brick structure that once anchored the Alden Mills hosiery factory, founded in 1891. The two building masses were constructed in 1895 and 1916, respectively, and were used as warehouse and office space to a variety of businesses following the closing of the Mills in the mid-1950s. An extensive adaptive re-use renovation resulted in forty-seven loft apartments and over 3,000 sq. ft. of commercial space… - [The Saint Anna](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-saint-anna-pj-vj~1777129) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 17 - Description: Originally constructed as housing for widows and orphans of the yellow fever epidemics, The Saint Anna is a composition of several structures built and added on to over time. Built and run by women, the original masonry and plaster building went up in 1853 in the Greek Revival style, and was expanded in subsequent years to include an infirmary; renovations of the interior spaces took place throughout its history. 2016 Louisiana Landmarks Society Award of Excellence for Historic Preservation Awar… - [Langdon Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/langdon-residence-pj-vj~1972237) - Location: Metairie, LA - Photos: 13 - Description: Following a post-Katrina stint in New York City–where their work as conductor and dance company director, respectively, took them–Glenn and Laurie Langdon decided it was time to move back to New Orleans and set about renovating Laurie’s childhood home in Metairie. Built in 1967 as a tract house in the Bissonet neighborhood, the house was ready for updating to suit the needs of its new residents: Glenn required a piano room where he could play and compose; Laurie requested a small dance studio co… - [704 Marigny](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/704-marigny-pj-vj~1972278) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 42 - [Studio Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/studio-retreat-pj-vj~1972077) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 20 - Description: At the rear of an existing mid-century ranch-style residence in the Lower Garden District, a studio and guest pavilion is designed to provide temporary quarters for visitors and permanent space for the owners’ creative endeavors, including fine art and music, while focusing on blurring the line between interior and exterior space as an environmental experience. The existing yard is a lush garden–lovingly cultivated year-round by the owners–who spend a significant amount of time out-of-doors. The… - [Nashville Avenue Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nashville-avenue-residence-pj-vj~1972331) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 31 - Description: Renovation of a 4,032 square foot, two story residence with raised basement to house a new family and their nanny. Architectural interventions included widening openings on the first floor to increase flow between spaces from the front of the house to the rear, adjustments to the second floor in the master suite and to accommodate a nursery, and incorporation of lighting and decorative elements throughout. The basement contains an apartment for the family's nanny, as well as a home office, stora… - [Dumaine Street Residences](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dumaine-street-residences-pj-vj~1972167) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 17 - Description: Renovation of a historic, three story French Quarter building and its associated dependency at the rear of the property to individual residences. - [French Quarter Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-quarter-residence-pj-vj~1972202) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 22 - [St. Elizabeth's](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-elizabeth-s-pj-vj~1972040) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 11 - Description: Built in the 1860s, three-story St. Elizabeth’s on Napoleon Avenue is a landmark building in the heart of Uptown New Orleans. An excellent example of Italianate Design, St. Elizabeth’s carefully preserves the historic character in its renovation into 28 individually-designed flats and townhouses. Unit design has taken advantage of high ceilings, rich wood floors, exposed brick walls, and ornate fireplace mantels. Oversized doors with transoms and multi-paned windows give added character to an al… - [Carport for a Private Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carport-for-a-private-residence-pj-vj~1777394) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 12 - Description: Desiring a carport that could serve the dual function of daily weather protection for vehicles and an outdoor gathering space for occasional get-togethers, the owners wished to carry their own design interests in art and mid-century furniture pieces into the look and feel of the structure. This challenge required a design solution that balanced the utilitarian requirements of storage with the aesthetic criteria of warmth and timeless design. COLLABORATORS: Megan Cook Wayne Troyer Toni DiMaggio - [5940 Magazine](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/5940-magazine-pj-vj~871612) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: The project is the outcome of two major design challenges; the clients desire to create a contemporary building capable of referencing its historic setting and maximizing the built square footage on a limited site. The resulting building is one that blends seamlessly in scale to its surroundings, maintaining a jewel-like quality in its proportion and detailing. 2014 AIA Louisiana Award of Merit 2016 AIA New Orleans Honorable Mention Photography by Jeffrey Johnston - [Emerald Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/emerald-street-residence-pj-vj~1775490) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - Description: Restoration of a single family residence originally designed by New Orleans modernists Curtis and Davis in 1952, and featured in Architectural Record in 1955. Complete rebuilding of the residence after decades of neglect, a damaging 1990s renovation, and massive water damage from Katrina. The rehabilitation restores key original design features such as the deep overhang over the south façade while also fulfilling Curtis & Davis’ original planned intent for a master suite at the SW corner. The re… - [City Park Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/city-park-residence-pj-vj~333014) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: A complete renovation of the interior of this historic mansion situated across from New Orleans City Park. COLLABORATORS: Wayne Troyer Toni DiMaggio - [Walker-Wynn House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walker-wynn-house-pj-vj~333915) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 11 - Description: Located on historic St. Charles Avenue in the Lower Garden District, the project is a renovation of an Greek Revival existing mansion–the Walker-Wynn House–which had been partially renovated by the previous owner. Built as a single-family home by Felix Walker in 1861, the building’s last occupant was Kung’s Dynasty restaurant. The Times-Picayune/Inside Out, 2010 The Times-Picayune: “On St. Charles Avenue, 1850s Building Elegantly Holds Owner’s Business and Home” New Orleans New Elegance by Kerri… - [Crutcher Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crutcher-residence-pj-vj~333935) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 20 - Description: This project required careful volumetric study for a site which, proportionally wider than deep, is atypical for New Orleans’ residential neighborhoods. Though aesthetically different from adjacent houses, traditional architectural massing along the street was maintained by breaking the two-story house into two tall volumes (one of which contains a small tower with roof access) connected by a double-height living space. 2009 AIA Louisiana Honorable Mention New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles: “Outsid… [See all 21 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studiowta-pfvwus-pf~2080989861) ## Community Q&A **Q: Trim color?** *(in Photo Questions)* Lovely! What color is the white trim? Hard to pick the right white to live next to yellow paint! A: The color is called "Simply White", and can be found here: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/color-overview/find-your-color/color/OC-117/simply-white?color=OC-117 Thank you for your interest in studioWTA! **Q: What is the siding color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: That would be "Nacho Cheese." You can find it here: Nacho Cheese **Q: Floor** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi what is the type of the floor and color please? A: It’s a poured epoxy w/ metallic epoxy added to give it the marbling, all with a urethane top coat. there’s a concrete substrate w/ epoxy vapor barrier underneath. Thanks for the inquiry! **Q: I love this stairway so much** *(in Photo Questions)* When I win the lottery I will beg you to come to PDX to build me one. A: Thank you, Cheryl! **Q: Flag** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the dimensions of the flag? Did you purchase online? Thanks! A: The flag is part of the owner's personal collection. Sadly, we don't have the specs on the size. **Q: What color are the shutters?** *(in Photo Questions)* What color are the shutters? A: Thanks for your inquiry, the color is benjamin moore seagrove 653 --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*