Eskew Dumez Ripple

01/27/2026

01/13/2026

EskewDumezRipple Names New Managing Principal

“As EskewDumezRipple continues to grow nationally, our future depends on leaders who are deeply collaborative, values-driven, and committed to expanding the firm’s impact,” said founding Principal and Director of Design Steve Dumez.

https://bizneworleans.com/eskewdumezripple-names-new-managing-principal/

08/05/2025

The 2026 Day of Service RFP is now open!

We’re seeking community partners in New Orleans and Washington, DC, for pro bono design support.

Deadline: September 5 at 5PM CT
Locations: New Orleans + DC

Visit the link below for info about applying!

https://bit.ly/45mU0YW

07/28/2025

Taking shape in Baton Rouge: the Burden Welcome Center at LSU is underway!

Designed as a contemplative retreat and gateway to the 440-acre Burden Museum & Gardens, the project celebrates Louisiana’s cultural and ecological richness. Anchored in the landscape, a central breezeway—modeled after the traditional “dogtrot” form common in Southern architecture—frames views of the rose garden and encourages passive cooling. Other features include a rain garden, green roof, outdoor gathering areas, and flexible gallery and event space.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project!

Architecture - EskewDumezRipple
Landscape Architecture - CARBO Landscape Architecture
Structural/Civil Engineering - Fox-Nesbit
MEP Engineering - AST Engineers
Contractor - Buquet & Leblanc

https://bit.ly/3y0cmiE

07/23/2025

A LOOK BACK INTO THE ARCHIVES - South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston, SC

Located on a century-old industrial site along the Charleston waterfront, this project reimagined a once-restricted area as a dynamic public destination. The path to completion was far from simple, as extensive environmental remediation and a mid-design recalibration of FEMA flood criteria (prompted by Hurricane Hugo) tested the team’s resolve. Over 14 years, creativity and perseverance prevailed, resulting in an award-winning waterfront landmark.

Inside, visitors follow the journey of water from Appalachian mountain streams to the Atlantic Ocean, culminating in the 37-foot-tall Great Ocean Tank, one of the tallest aquarium tanks in the world.

With immersive habitats, expansive views, and a sunlit atrium that bridges interior experience and exterior landscape, the design honors the powerful intersection of environment, education, and architecture.

07/07/2025

We’re excited to share our latest project page: the new Library at LSU.

Currently in design, this 193,000 SF facility will serve as a central hub for learning, connection, and student support on LSU’s campus. Designed as a Joint Venture of Coleman Partners Architects LLC and EskewDumezRipple and a talented team of consultants, the library will include thousands of study seats, collaborative spaces, tech studios, and an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) to maximize usable space.

Set to open in 2028, the library reflects LSU’s goals as a top-tier research institution—and a commitment to supporting the next generation of scholars.

Collaborators:
Perkins&Will - Associate Architect & Library Planner
CARBO Landscape Architecture - Landscape Architect
Buro Happold - Library Programming
Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC - Civil Engineer
Salas O'Brien - MEP & Structural Engineer
Palacio Collaborative - Cost Estimator
Milton J. Womack, Inc. & DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc. Joint Venture - CMAR/General Contractor

Learn more about the project here: https://bit.ly/4eMZTmr

06/23/2025

A fresh new chapter for the New Orleans riverfront!

We’re proud to have served as architects for the revitalized plaza at Woldenberg Riverfront Park, working alongside landscape architects Spackman Mossop Michaels.

The renewed space—featuring lush plantings, restored brick paving, expanded green areas, and upgraded lighting—offers a more welcoming entrance to the Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium and a more vibrant experience along the Mississippi.

Collaborators:
Spackman Mossop Michaels – Landscape Architect
Morphy Makofsky Inc. – Structural & Civil Engineering
Moses Engineers – MEP Engineering
CambridgeSeven – Associate Architect & Lighting Design

Video courtesy of Audubon Nature Institute.

06/16/2025

From forgotten office building to future-forward campus!

RNGD Headquarters is more than a renovation—it’s a proof of concept. Designed and built in collaboration with RNGD, this adaptive reuse project embodies a vertically integrated approach to design-build: where façade systems were fabricated just steps from where they’d be installed.

Through bold massing moves, sustainable systems, and spaces that prioritize well-being and flexibility, the new HQ reflects a workplace culture rooted in transparency, innovation, and shared leadership.

Explore how this project redefines what a headquarters can be—from the floating strategy room to the central light-filled atrium—on our website.

https://bit.ly/43Zgsqb

Mullin - Landscape Architect
Marais Consultants - Civil Engineer
Batture LLC - Structural Engineer
Salas O'Brien - Mechanical Engineer
Pontchartrain Mechanical - Electrical and Plumbing Engineer
RNGD, LLC - Contractor & Pre-Fabrication Services

Michael Mantese - Photographer

06/12/2025

We’re thrilled to celebrate the groundbreaking of the East Building and Museum Park renovations at the North Carolina Museum of Art !

As design partners with HH Architecture, we’re leading the design of the new campus entrance, outdoor theater, and expanded Museum Park—reimagining how visitors arrive, gather, and connect with art and landscape.

The renovations will also introduce a new café, art-making studios, and conservation labs that bring preservation into public view.

Stay tuned as this transformative project takes shape!

05/29/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Camille Kreisel, a designer in our Washington, DC studio, is now a WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP)!

Camille brings a thoughtful, research-driven approach to her work—blending design excellence with a deep curiosity for how buildings shape human experience. This new certification reinforces her commitment to creating healthier, more sustainable environments and adds to her growing leadership in wellness-centered design.

Congratulations, Camille! We’re so proud to have you on the team.

05/23/2025

Excited to see our very own Z Smith, FAIA, Principal and Director of Sustainability at EskewDumezRipple, speaking at the TAP+COTE® Symposium during . Z joined an expert panel on Regulatory Compliance and Sustainable Building Certification Strategies alongside Alejandra Menchaca (-Studio), Jessica Zofchak (-ten), and Kjell Anderson, FAIA (-architects), moderated by Dan Stine ().

Together, they share powerful insights into how shifting policies and performance standards are influencing practice—and how design teams can rise to meet them through collaboration, innovation, and data-driven tools.

Thank you to AIA Technology in Architectural Practice Knowledge Community (TAP) and COTE!

More info at the link in our bio.

05/13/2025

The Future of Work: How to Embrace AI, Expand Your Influence, and Lead for Impact — catch Sr. Associate Mark Hash at the upcoming IIDA Delta Regional Chapter ELC Signature Event in New Orleans on Thursday, May 15.

Mark will speak during the panel, “Leading for Impact in the Future of Work,” joined by Brandi Johnson of Thunder Marketing and Matt Edmonds of CDI Solutions, to explore how leaders are navigating emerging technologies, shifting workplace dynamics, and the next generation of design talent.

WB Collective | 12–1 PM

Click below for more information on this event:
https://bit.ly/4dfNx5n