FIRM OVERVIEW

Mathes Brierre Architects of New Orleans, Louisiana, is the latest evolution of a design firm founded in 1891 by Charles A. Favrot and L.A. Livaudais. The firm has changed several times during the course of a century, but remains one of the oldest and consistently successful architectural firms in the country. The company’s present name, Mathes Brierre Architects, was adopted in 2001, under the leadership of Edward C. Mathes, AIA, Chairman, and Creed W. Brierre, FAIA (ret.).

Our expertise is well grounded through the design of many building types over the years which include: music and performance arts facilities, public assembly buildings, medical facilities, corporate offices, high-rise residential buildings, and other examples of fine civic architecture. The firm continues to provide a full range of architectural services internationally from architecture and interior design to landscape architecture, master planning and construction contract administration.

GROUNDED IN HISTORY

1891-1933

FAVROT & LIVAUDAIS

Highlights

1896
OLD NATCHITOCHES PARISH COURTHOUSE
1904
FORTUNE JAUBERT HOUSE
1921
HIBERNIA BANK BUILDING
1924
METAIRIE COUNTRY CLUB
1925
ROOSEVELT HOTEL ADDITION
1929
MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM

1934-1948

FAVROT & REED

Highlights

1938
KRAUSS COMPANY SERVICE BUILDING
1940
TULANE UNIVERSITY MCALISTER AUDITORIUM
1948
NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

1949-1957

FAVROT, REED, MATHES & BERGMAN

Highlights

1949
SINGER SEWING MACHINES CO.
1949
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HOSPITAL
1952
MERCY HOSPITAL
1954
CARTER & WOODSON JUNIOR HIGHSCHOOL

1958-1981

MATHES, BERGMAN & ASSOCIATES

Highlights

1958
NEW ORLEANS MAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
1962
NOLA POST OFFICE & FEDERAL BUILDING
1963
LSU STUDENT UNION CENTER
1971
THE NAVY, ENGLAND AIRFORCE BASE COMPOSITE MEDICAL FACILITY
1972
NEW ORLEANS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
1980
THE CUSTOMS HOUSE RESTORATION

1982-2000

THE MATHES GROUP

Highlights

1982
CARROLLTON STREET POST OFFICE
1985
PLACE ST CHARLES
1986
FREEPORT MCMORAN CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
1986
PELICAN HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK
1986
LOYOLA LAW SCHOOL
1990
AQUARIUM OF THE AMERICAS
1991
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY – MUSIC SCHOOL
1997
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON MOORE’S SCHOOL OF MUSIC
1998
OFFICES OF PAN AMERICAN LIFE SAN SALVADORE
1999
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY LOUISE MONROE LIBRARY
1999
NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
1999
THE AUDUBON TEA ROOM

2001-NOW

MATHES BRIERRE ARCHITECTS