The Hill Market
bush, la
The Hill Market
bush, la
CLIENT: MONEY HILL | LOCATION: BUSH, LA
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What began as a long-held vision for a neighborhood market is now taking shape at The Village at Money Hill. Greenleaf is providing architectural services and finish selections for The Hill Market, a new 5,080-square-foot specialty market designed to bring everyday convenience and fresh food options to a rural part of St. Tammany Parish.
The market is planned as a small neighborhood grocery and specialty food destination offering fresh pastries, prepared foods, premium cuts, grocery essentials, curated wines, local products, and regional favorites. While located within The Village at Money Hill, the project is intended to serve the broader Bush and Highway 21 community rather than function solely as an amenity for Money Hill residents.
The new building is designed around a straightforward and approachable shopping experience, giving nearby residents access to everyday goods and prepared food without requiring a longer trip into more developed areas of the parish. Its location along Highway 21 also allows the market to serve surrounding neighborhoods and visitors traveling through the area.
Now under construction, The Hill Market will add a community-focused retail destination to The Village at Money Hill while providing a much-needed convenience for residents throughout the surrounding rural area.
Zea Rotisserie + Bar
METAIRIE, LA
Zea Rotisserie + Bar
METAIRIE, LA
CLIENT: ZEA ROTISSERIE + BAR | LOCATION: METAIRIE, LA
Greg Reggio President, Chef, + Owner Zea Restaurants, Taste Buds Management
“Throughout the process, the Greenleaf team demonstrated a deep understanding of how to translate our brand into a built environment that is both operationally efficient and fully aligned with our guest experience. Their expertise in prototype design was invaluable as we worked to establish standards that could guide future remodels and new locations. The technology they use provides an exceptional preview of the final environment, allowing us to clearly envision the guest experience early in the process.”
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Greenleaf's work with Zea Rotisserie + Bar has focused on translating an established restaurant brand into a more consistent, efficient, and adaptable built environment. Working closely with Zea and Taste Buds Management, Greenleaf helped develop architectural and interior standards that could strengthen the guest experience while also improving restaurant operations and providing a clearer framework for future remodels and new locations.
Prototype development allowed the team to study the elements that define the Zea experience, including dining layouts, bar configuration, circulation, materials, lighting, branding, and the relationship between front-of-house and back-of-house functions. Three-dimensional visualization played an important role throughout the process, allowing Zea's team to evaluate proposed environments and operational decisions before construction and refine standards that could be carried into future projects.
The freestanding Zea at Clearview City Center became one of the most complete applications of that work. As part of the redevelopment of the former Clearview Mall property, Zea relocated into a new purpose-built restaurant along Veterans Boulevard. The new location provided an opportunity to apply lessons learned from earlier prototype studies while designing specifically around the operational needs of a ground-up facility.
The Clearview location includes an expanded bar and a 1,000-square-foot outdoor patio, along with dining and support spaces planned to improve circulation and day-to-day efficiency. The purpose-built layout gave Zea greater control over how guests, staff, food service, and back-of-house operations move through the restaurant, creating one of the brand's most operationally efficient locations.
Greenleaf's relationship with Zea has continued beyond Clearview through additional prototype development, renovations, and new-location work, including the Lafayette market and other locations across the region. Rather than treating each restaurant as an isolated project, the ongoing work provides Zea with a design framework that can evolve from one location to the next while maintaining a recognizable brand and responding to the operational needs of each individual site.
Clearview City Center
METAIRIE, LA
Clearview City Center
METAIRIE, LA
CLIENT: CLEARVIEW CITY CENTER | LOCATION: METAIRIE, LA
Christina Rodrigue Director of Development Clearview City Center
“One of the key strengths of Greenleaf Architects is their ability to go above and beyond in every aspect of their work. From the initial stages of conceptualization to the final execution, their team consistently delivered high-quality results. The Clearview City Center project, in particular, stands as a testament to their creativity, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality. Their team is responsive, organize, and proactive in addressing any challenges that may arise during a course of a project. Their commitment…has been instrumental in ensuring a smooth and successful partnership.”
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Clearview City Center is an ongoing redevelopment of the former Clearview Mall property into a mixed-use destination combining retail, dining, entertainment, open space, and new development within a reconfigured commercial campus. Greenleaf has worked closely with the Clearview team on the overall architectural concept and master planning of the redevelopment, including site planning, phased demolition of portions of the existing mall, preservation and reuse of selected existing structures, architectural visualization, and coordination of the many tenant projects being incorporated throughout the property.
Because of the size of the existing mall and the need to maintain activity across the development, the work has been organized into multiple major phases. Demolition, site improvements, and the redevelopment of the North and South Mall areas are sequenced so individual portions of the property can move forward while other areas remain occupied and operational. Site planning and infrastructure coordination are being developed as their own significant phase, addressing circulation, utilities, tenant access, and the relationships between existing and future components of the development.
A major part of Greenleaf's work also involves the rehabilitation of the existing commercial building envelope. Years of water intrusion and façade deterioration created the need for extensive exterior repairs, including reskinning portions of the building, replacement of weather barriers and cladding systems, correction of moisture-related damage, and coordination of structural framing repairs where deterioration has occurred. Updated envelope systems and water-management strategies are being integrated to improve long-term durability and building performance while allowing continued use of the property.
Tenant coordination is another major component of the redevelopment. As new businesses are introduced throughout Clearview City Center, Greenleaf works with the ownership team and individual tenants to coordinate storefronts, access, utilities, architectural requirements, and the relationship of each tenant to the larger development. This ongoing coordination helps maintain a consistent overall vision while allowing individual businesses to establish their own identities within the property.
Greenleaf's work with Zea Rotisserie + Bar represents one completed piece of the larger redevelopment. The freestanding restaurant along Veterans Boulevard was designed as a purpose-built new location for Zea and demonstrates how individual projects can contribute to the broader transformation of Clearview City Center.
Through master planning, phased redevelopment, technical rehabilitation, tenant coordination, and visualization, Greenleaf's role continues to evolve alongside the property itself as Clearview transitions from a traditional enclosed mall into a more connected and adaptable mixed-use environment.
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Ace Hardware
Mandeville, la
Ace Hardware
Mandeville, la
CLIENT: ACE HARDWARE | LOCATION: MANDEVILLE, LA
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After many years at its Florida Street location, Mandeville Ace Hardware partnered with Greenleaf to expand and modernize its existing store while remaining open and operational throughout construction.
The project combines an approximately 8,000-square-foot addition with a comprehensive renovation of the existing 12,000-square-foot facility. Rather than approaching the work as a simple expansion, Greenleaf evaluated the existing building as a whole to determine how new construction, existing systems, circulation, signage, and the building envelope could be integrated into one coordinated facility.
The scope included full replacement of the existing roof, evaluation of existing conditions, coordination of roof penetrations, drainage improvements, and integration of new and existing envelope and building systems to improve long-term performance. Because Ace Hardware needed to continue serving customers throughout construction, the work was carefully phased around ongoing retail operations. Construction sequencing, temporary conditions, customer access, and the transition between existing and new areas were coordinated so the store could remain occupied while improvements progressed.
The project also looked for opportunities to make practical use of existing assets where possible, including the relocation and reuse of existing signage as the building configuration changed. The completed renovation and expansion gives Mandeville Ace Hardware additional retail capacity and an updated facility while preserving its long-established Florida Street location and maintaining business operations throughout the construction process.
KIA of Covington
COVINGTON, LA
KIA of Covington
COVINGTON, LA
CLIENT: KIA | LOCATION: COVINGTON, LA
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Kia of Covington is a new ground-up automotive dealership located on a prominent five-acre site at the intersection of Interstate 12 and Highway 190 in Covington. Greenleaf worked with the project team to develop a purpose-built facility that brings vehicle sales, customer service, parts, and service operations together within one coordinated dealership campus.
The design was developed around Kia's national brand standards while responding to the specific operational needs of the local dealership. Customer-facing spaces, showroom functions, administrative areas, service operations, and back-of-house support were coordinated to create clear circulation for customers, staff, vehicles, and service traffic across the site.
Brand coordination played an important role throughout the project. Greenleaf worked through Kia's architectural requirements, material standards, signage, glazing, and dealership identity while adapting those elements to the site and the needs of the owner. Three-dimensional visualization was used throughout design to evaluate the building's exterior, customer experience, and key architectural decisions before construction.
The completed dealership provides Kia of Covington with a permanent Northshore facility designed specifically around its sales and service operations. Opened in 2025, the project was completed as part of a coordinated team effort that brought the new dealership in under forecasted costs.
Habaneros
PERKINS ROWE | BATON ROUGE, LA
Habaneros
PERKINS ROWE | BATON ROUGE, LA
CLIENT: HABANEROS | LOCATION: PERKINS ROWE - BATON ROUGE, LA
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Habaneros expanded into the Baton Rouge market with a new location at Perkins Rowe, transforming an existing tenant space into a restaurant designed around the brand's energetic approach to food, cocktails, and social dining.
Greenleaf provided architectural and interior design services for the renovation and tenant build-out, working closely with the ownership team to translate the Habaneros identity into a more immersive restaurant environment. The design uses bold color, layered textures, dramatic lighting, greenery, and custom decorative elements to create a space that feels distinctive without relying on a conventional restaurant palette.
The dining room, bar, and patio were developed as complementary experiences within the larger restaurant. Rich finishes, custom lighting, expressive furniture, and planting create visual interest throughout the space, while the bar serves as one of the primary focal points of the interior. Custom installations and decorative features reinforce the playful character of the brand and give the restaurant its own identity within Perkins Rowe.
The project also established the beginning of Greenleaf's relationship with Habaneros. Lessons learned through the Perkins Rowe location helped inform subsequent work with the client, including the later Metairie restaurant, allowing the design language to continue evolving while maintaining the recognizable character established in Baton Rouge. Completed in 2024, the Perkins Rowe project marked Habaneros' expansion into a new market while giving the brand a more developed architectural and interior identity that could carry forward into future locations.
Habaneros
metairie, LA
Habaneros
metairie, LA
CLIENT: HABANEROS | LOCATION: METAIRIE, LA
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Following the Perkins Rowe location, Habaneros returned to Greenleaf for a second restaurant in Metairie. The 3,605-square-foot project gave the team an opportunity to continue developing the architectural and interior identity established in Baton Rouge while adapting it to a different location and layout.
Greenleaf provided architectural and interior design services, carrying forward the bold colors, layered textures, expressive lighting, greenery, and custom visual elements that had become part of the Habaneros experience. Rather than duplicating the previous restaurant, the Metairie location uses the same overall design language as a foundation while creating its own arrangement of dining and social spaces.
Multiple dining zones give guests different ways to experience the restaurant, including a mezzanine level that adds another layer of seating and visual interest within the space. Neon signage, curated lighting, custom installations, and playful decorative elements reinforce the energetic character of the brand throughout the restaurant.
The Metairie project continued Greenleaf's relationship with Habaneros and demonstrated how the design identity developed through the first location could evolve from one restaurant to the next. Each project maintains a recognizable Habaneros character while responding to the opportunities and constraints of its individual setting.
The Dakota
COVINGTON, LA
The Dakota
COVINGTON, LA
CLIENT: KENNY LACOUR | LOCATION: COVINGTON, LA
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Dakota Restaurant's move into downtown Covington created an opportunity to reintroduce a long-established Northshore restaurant within a new setting while preserving the character and recognition built through decades of operation. Greenleaf provided architectural and interior design services for the 7,765-square-foot renovation, working with the ownership team to adapt the Dakota experience to its new location while giving the restaurant a refreshed and more contemporary environment.
The design balances the familiarity associated with the existing brand with updated materials, lighting, furnishings, and spatial organization. Dining, bar, and support spaces were coordinated to create a cohesive guest experience while allowing the restaurant to operate efficiently within the renovated footprint.
Rather than attempting to recreate the previous Dakota location, the project focused on carrying forward the qualities guests already associated with the restaurant while giving the brand a renewed architectural and interior identity suited to its downtown Covington setting. The completed renovation provided Dakota with a new home that respects the restaurant's history while positioning it for its next chapter.
The Reminding Coffee + Creative House
TERRABELLA VILLAGE | COVINGTON, LA
The Reminding Coffee + Creative House
TERRABELLA VILLAGE | COVINGTON, LA
CLIENT: THE REMINDING COFFEE + CREATIVE HOUSE | LOCATION: TERRABELLA VILLAGE - COVINGTON, LA
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The Reminding Coffee + Creative House transformed an existing 1,300-square-foot commercial space in TerraBella Village into a compact café and creative gathering place designed around coffee, food, community programming, and content creation. Greenleaf provided architectural services for the renovation and assisted with interior finish selections, working with the ownership team to organize a wide range of uses within the relatively small footprint.
The Reminding proudly serves small-batch roasted craft coffee, fresh-baked goods, thoughtfully prepared breakfast and brunch offerings, and scoops of Flying Dolly ice cream, with each item carefully sourced and crafted. What truly sets the space apart, however, is its commitment to connection and creativity. From cozy kid-friendly corners and curated retail experiences to an industry-grade studio designed for podcasting, live music, and content creation, the program was developed to support both everyday café use and a broader range of community activity.
Careful planning allows these different functions to coexist without overwhelming the space. The café can operate as an everyday place for coffee, meals, and informal gathering while also supporting songwriter nights, recordings, creative programming, and other community events.
The completed renovation gives The Reminding a flexible home within TerraBella's Town Square that can shift between daily café operations and a broader range of creative and community uses.
The Backpacker
MANDEVILLE, LA
The Backpacker
MANDEVILLE, LA
CLIENT: THE BACKPACKER | LOCATION: MANDEVILLE, LA
Michael Mathews
Chief Adventure Officer
The Backpacker
“Our new location on the Northshore will be unlike any shopping experience in the greater New Orleans area. After years of looking for a location that would allow us to extend The Backpacker experience to the east of Baton Rouge, we are very pleased with our space in Mandeville. … We are incredibly excited to expand our services to our existing clients on the Northshore and to make relationships with new shoppers.”
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Adventure has officially arrived on the Northshore! The Backpacker, a well-established outdoor and sporting goods retailer based in Baton Rouge, now occupies 7,500 square feet within a retail center on Highway 22. This new location brings the region’s largest selection of premium adventure gear to the heart of St. Tammany Parish. Drawn to the area’s proximity to outdoor destinations like the Tammany Trace and Lake Pontchartrain, The Backpacker recognized a natural alignment with the Northshore’s active lifestyle. Whether it’s hiking, biking, fishing, or sailing, this expansion allows the brand to serve a growing community of outdoor enthusiasts right in their backyard.
The completed design emphasizes openness and visibility, with an elevated roofline that introduces generous natural light throughout the retail floor. The modification gives the store a stronger architectural presence while creating a brighter interior environment that better supports product display, customer circulation, and the overall shopping experience.
Haven Coffee + Cocktails
COVINGTON, LA
Haven Coffee + Cocktails
COVINGTON, LA
CLIENT: HAVEN COFFEE + COCKTAILS | COLLABORATION: STUDIO MV | LOCATION: COVINGTON, LA
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Haven Coffee + Cocktails transformed a previously vacant 3,522-square-foot storefront in the Covington Historic District into an all-day hospitality concept designed to transition from coffee and daytime gathering to cocktails and evening service. Working in collaboration with Studio MV, Greenleaf helped adapt the existing building for its new use while responding to the architectural character of downtown Covington. The project balances the familiarity of its historic surroundings with a more playful identity specific to Haven.
Designed in collaboration with Studio MV, the space pulls cues from its historic surroundings while introducing a bold, playful twist. The façade balances familiarity and edge, pairing classic architectural elements with colorful details that nod to the brand’s funky, fun-loving spirit. Inside, eclectic textures, layered lighting, and clever spatial planning create a warm, welcoming backdrop that shifts seamlessly from morning brews to evening cocktails.
The completed renovation gives Haven a flexible environment that can support different uses throughout the day, from morning coffee and casual meetings to evening cocktails and social gatherings. The project brings a new tenant into a previously vacant downtown storefront while maintaining a clear relationship to the scale and character of the Covington Historic District.
Sketch care of Studio MV.
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The Gloriette
COVINGTON, LA
The Gloriette
COVINGTON, LA
CLIENT: THE GLORIETTE | LOCATION: COVINGTON, LA
Lisa Condrey Ward
Hotelier
Southern Hotel, The Gloriette
“I want to thank the people who helped make this such a beautiful and special space. Kudos to Greenleaf Architects, McMath Construction, Southern Interior Solutions (our lovely booths), Union Studios (trellis and domed booth construction), Spruce Wallpaper & Design (our fabulous Scalamandre wallpaper panels) and last but not least - the uber talented Grahame Ménage, our muralist! It was a pleasure working with all of these talented and professional people who helped us create this dream of a restaurant!”
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The Gloriette transformed an existing 1,112-square-foot restaurant space within Covington's historic Southern Hotel into a new dining experience rooted in the character of the hotel while establishing its own distinct identity.
Greenleaf provided architectural and interior design services for the renovation, working closely with owner Lisa Condrey Ward to translate her garden-inspired vision into the finished space. The project moved on an accelerated schedule, with demolition, design, and construction completed in less than six months.
The Gloriette pairs local and French-inspired cuisine with an interior designed around the color, texture, and layered character of a garden. Materials, lighting, furnishings, and decorative elements were coordinated to create an intimate dining environment within the compact footprint. Southern Interior Solutions also supported furniture selection as part of the larger design effort.
International muralist and decorative artist Grahame Ménage was commissioned to create intricate floral artwork throughout the restaurant, including two large domed booths that serve as focal points within the dining room. Additional custom elements by project collaborators, including Union Studios and Spruce Wallpaper + Design, contribute to the layered interior and reinforce the garden-inspired concept.
The completed renovation gives The Gloriette a distinct identity within the Southern Hotel while maintaining a strong relationship to the building's historic character and established hospitality experience.
Highway 190 Development
COVINGTON, LA
Highway 190 Development
COVINGTON, LA
CLIENT: CHIP LAVIGNE | LOCATION: HIGHWAY 190, COVINGTON, LA
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Located along the Highway 190 commercial corridor in Covington, this completed development for Lavigne Development Group was designed to provide flexible commercial space in one of the Northshore's most active retail areas. Greenleaf provided architectural services for the building shell, developing the project to accommodate a range of future tenant needs without requiring the base building to be designed around a single use. The shell establishes the overall architectural character, storefront organization, and building framework while preserving flexibility for individual tenant build-outs as spaces are leased.
Positioned just north of Interstate 12, the development benefits from strong visibility, convenient access, and a high-traffic location serving both local customers and visitors traveling through the Highway 190 corridor. The completed project gives Lavigne Development Group an adaptable commercial property that can respond to changing tenant needs over time while maintaining a consistent architectural presence along one of Covington's primary commercial corridors.
Meribo
COVINGTON, LA
Meribo
COVINGTON, LA
CLIENT: MERIBO | LOCATION: COVINGTON, LA
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After acquiring its downtown Covington location, Meribo engaged Greenleaf to renovate and refine the existing restaurant around the needs of both guests and staff. The work focused on improving key public areas, strengthening the arrival and dining experience, and addressing operational needs within the existing space.
The project scope included comprehensive updates to key public-facing areas: a complete redesign of the bathrooms, enhancements to the bar and entryway, and the creation of a visually engaging social media wall to serve as both a marketing tool and an interior focal point. A custom-built pizza oven was also integrated as a centerpiece of the culinary experience, requiring both aesthetic consideration and technical coordination.
A central part of the renovation involved reworking the dining layout to improve circulation and operational efficiency. Seating was reorganized so waitstaff could move more easily between tables while maintaining a comfortable dining environment and making better use of the available floor area. Together with the renovated bar, entry, restrooms, custom pizza oven, and other interior improvements, the revised layout gave Meribo a more functional restaurant while maintaining the character of its downtown Covington location.
Crown Car Wash + Oil Change
SLIDELL, LA
Crown Car Wash + Oil Change
SLIDELL, LA
CLIENT: CROWN CAR WASH + OIL CHANGE | LOCATION: SLIDELL, LA
Sarah Delery
Co-Owner
Crown Car Wash + Oil Change
“We were thrilled when Greenleaf approached us about designing our logo. This is our first business start-up, and we were going into the process blind. The logo Heather designed represented our vision and company name perfectly. We cannot wait to see the logo come to life on the building, it will be an emotional moment for us. The design will obviously follow us with any possible future endeavors and represent a proud family legacy.”
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When the owners of Crown Car Wash + Oil Change set out to build their first business, they contacted Greenleaf Architects to bring their vision to life from the ground up. More than just a building, this 5,450-square-foot project represents a family legacy and an exciting entrepreneurial beginning.
Greenleaf supported the project from the earliest stages of site planning through architectural design, branding, and graphic design. Because this was the owners' first business venture, the building and brand identity were developed together rather than as separate efforts.
Planning focused on the operational needs of the car wash and oil change functions, customer and vehicle circulation, site access, signage, and a recognizable exterior identity. Greenleaf also developed the Crown logo and related graphic elements, creating a consistent brand that could carry from the building and signage into future business growth.
New Iberia Retail Center
NEW IBERIA, LA
New Iberia Retail Center
NEW IBERIA, LA
LOCATION: NEW IBERIA, LA
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Greenleaf Architects was brought on to design the New Iberia Retail Center, a 7,630-square-foot shell project created with flexibility and efficiency in mind. Tasked with working under a tight deadline, our team not only delivered a fully coordinated shell design but also collaborated with prospective tenants to adjust interior layouts as needed.
Designed to accommodate up to four tenants, the building features adaptable utility layouts that support a wide range of retail and service uses. In addition to architectural design, Greenleaf provided exterior renderings that helped visualize key elements such as façade signage, material selections, and overall views of this new shopping center. These visual tools supported leasing efforts and ensured a cohesive identity across the development.
River Chase Storage
RIVER CHASE CENTER
COVINGTON, LA
River Chase Storage
RIVER CHASE CENTER
COVINGTON, LA
CLIENT: RIVER CHASE STORAGE - STIRLING PROPERTIES | LOCATION: RIVER CHASE CENTER - COVINGTON, LA
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Developing a multi-story, multi-building self-storage facility on a constrained site within the high-density River Chase commercial area required careful planning around both operations and the surrounding development.
Designed for customers from the River Chase retail district and adjacent residential community, the facility was organized around convenient tenant access, vehicle circulation, loading and unloading, elevator access, and 24-hour use. Greenleaf worked closely with the Design-Builder and self-storage subcontractor to coordinate these operational requirements within the limited site while maintaining efficient movement between the buildings.
The exterior design required a similarly strategic approach. Because traditional self-storage construction provides limited opportunities for glazing and architectural variation, Greenleaf concentrated higher-value façade treatments along the most visible portions of the development, particularly those facing Brewster Road and Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux.
Storefront glazing at the southeast corner, custom-colored metal canopies, changes in exterior materials, and variations in building scale help break down the mass of the storage buildings and establish a stronger presence along the surrounding commercial corridors. The completed project balances the highly functional requirements of a self-storage facility with a more considered architectural response to its prominent location within the River Chase development.
Fat Boy’s Pizza
MANDEVILLE, LA
Fat Boy’s Pizza
MANDEVILLE, LA
REPEAT CLIENT: FAT BOY’S PIZZA | LOCATION: MANDEVILLE, LA
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Greenleaf worked with Fat Boy’s Pizza to refine and modernize the restaurant prototype through a 5,210-square-foot renovation of the Mandeville location. The project became the foundation for a more coordinated and adaptable design approach that could support future locations, including a subsequent restaurant in Richmond, Texas.
Greenleaf rebuilt the existing Fat Boy’s prototype in Revit, creating a coordinated digital model that could be studied, refined, and reused as the brand expanded into different markets and building types. Architectural and interior design were developed together to improve kitchen layout, dining configuration, constructability, operational flow, and long-term cost efficiency.
Because restaurant performance depends heavily on how staff move through the space, the design team worked closely with the owner and operations team to understand how the restaurant functions day to day. Kitchen organization, service paths, dining areas, and support spaces were evaluated together so the updated prototype could improve both employee efficiency and the guest experience.
Through Greenleaf’s in-house Interiors Department, finishes, lighting, furniture, and material selections were also re-evaluated for durability, maintenance, budget, and brand expression. These decisions helped establish a more consistent visual identity while supporting the practical demands of a high-volume restaurant environment.
Detailed three-dimensional walkthroughs and visual studies allowed the ownership and operations teams to virtually move through the kitchen and dining areas before construction began. This interactive process supported earlier decision-making and coordination with consultants, contractors, and franchise partners, reducing the potential for field changes and helping establish a shared understanding of the design intent.
The completed prototype provides Fat Boy’s Pizza with a flexible design framework that combines operational efficiency, constructability, and a recognizable brand identity while remaining adaptable enough to support future locations.
Desi Vega's Steakhouse
covington, la
Desi Vega's Steakhouse
covington, la
CLIENT: DESI VEGA’S STEAKHOUSE NORTHSHORE | LOCATION: COVINGTON, LA
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Desi Vega’s Steakhouse expanded to the Northshore in 2021 with a new Covington location designed to bring the restaurant’s established dining experience into a refreshed setting. Greenleaf worked closely with Shane Songy, Shawn Breaud, and Desi Vega on the renovation, helping transform the existing space through architectural improvements and finish selections that support both the restaurant’s fine dining atmosphere and day-to-day operations.
The completed restaurant includes an elevated bar, the intimate Sinatra Room for private dining, and a series of dining spaces unified through warm lighting, coordinated materials, and refined detailing. The renovation gave Desi Vega’s Steakhouse a distinct Northshore location while maintaining the character and hospitality associated with the brand.
Walk-On's
covington, la
Walk-On's
covington, la
REPEAT CLIENT: WALK-ON'S CORPORATE | LOCATION: COVINGTON, LA
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Greenleaf’s relationship with Walk-On’s began as the Baton Rouge-based restaurant expanded into the Northshore market with a new location in Covington. Moving the brand into a community without the direct university connection that had shaped many of its earlier locations required the team to think differently about how Walk-On’s could maintain its game-day identity while feeling specific to the Northshore.
Greenleaf assisted with site selection and developed the Covington restaurant around multiple dining and gathering experiences, including the “Upper Deck,” an outdoor area with televisions, a bar, and lounge seating. The design created additional ways for guests to gather for games, meals, and events while extending the restaurant experience beyond the main dining room.
Local identity also became an important part of the project. A custom athlete wall incorporated Southeastern Louisiana University, LSU, and New Orleans Saints athletes along with a dedicated section recognizing local high school athletes, allowing the restaurant to maintain the sports-driven character of the Walk-On’s brand while connecting it more directly to the surrounding community.
The Covington project became the beginning of a larger relationship between Greenleaf and Walk-On’s. Greenleaf continued working with the brand through prototype refinement and subsequent locations, including renovations and new construction across multiple markets. Through that ongoing work, the design has continued to evolve from one location to the next while maintaining the recognizable atmosphere and operational requirements that define the Walk-On’s experience.
Megumi
covington, la
Megumi
covington, la
CLIENT: MEGUMI | LOCATION: COVINGTON, LA
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Megumi expanded its Northshore presence with a new 3,264-square-foot ground-up restaurant in Covington, creating a purpose-built location designed around the restaurant's established approach to Japanese cuisine and dining. Greenleaf provided full architectural services for the project, developing the building around the operational needs of the restaurant while giving Megumi a more refined architectural identity for its expansion into the Covington market.
The design combines contemporary forms and materials with subtle references to Japanese aesthetics, creating a restaurant that feels modern without losing the sense of restraint and detail associated with the brand. Dining, service, and support functions were coordinated within the new building to create an efficient layout for both guests and staff.
The completed restaurant gives Megumi a permanent Covington location designed specifically around its operations and dining experience while supporting the brand's continued growth on the Northshore.
Don's Seafood
covington, la
Don's Seafood
covington, la
REPEAT CLIENT: DON'S SEAFOOD | LOCATION: COVINGTON, LA
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Greenleaf partnered with Don’s Seafood to renovate its existing Covington restaurant, refreshing the guest experience while preserving the history, branding, and familiarity associated with the longtime Louisiana restaurant.
One of the most significant changes was the addition of a new entrance tower designed to give the restaurant a stronger presence from the street and create a more recognizable arrival point. The new entrance also allowed accessible parking to be relocated from the rear of the building to a more convenient location near the front door.
A covered exterior waiting area provides additional space for guests and to-go customers, with overhead cooling helping make the area more comfortable during warmer months. Inside, the new entrance leads to a more prominent hostess area with additional waiting space and integrated Don’s branding and graphics.
Greenleaf also reorganized portions of the dining room with new booths and seating configurations to improve circulation and make better use of the existing restaurant. Branding elements, historical memorabilia, and merchandise were incorporated throughout the interior to maintain a clear connection to Don’s long history while giving the Covington location a refreshed appearance.
The successful renovation became the foundation for continued work with Don’s Seafood at multiple existing locations across Louisiana. Elements developed through the Covington project, including the entrance tower and refreshed brand approach, helped establish a design direction that could be adapted as other restaurants were updated.
WoW American Eats
covington, la
WoW American Eats
covington, la
CLIENT: BALLARD BRANDS | LOCATION: COVINGTON, LA
Mark Verges
Head of Location Development
WOW American Eats - Ballard Brands
“Greenleaf Architects have done a superior job on our restaurant new concept design work and have brought a state-of-the-art perspective and collaborative mindset to all our projects. Their attention to detail in the 3D renderings and meticulous note-taking coupled with implementation around our vision is a breath of fresh air.”
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WOW American Eats returned to the Louisiana market with a bold new vision and a need for a prototype that would reflect their updated identity while standing out in a competitive quick-service landscape. Designed to appeal to young families and modern diners alike, the concept balances durability with personality, capturing the spirit of the brand in a space that feels both energetic and approachable.
The interior design incorporates materials built to endure the demands of a high-traffic restaurant environment, layered with vivid accents and bold design moves that express the franchise’s refreshed brand identity. Strategic spatial planning ensures intuitive customer flow and improved circulation, achieved through thoughtful placement of ceiling elements, furnishings, and finishes.
Greenleaf provided comprehensive design support beyond the built environment, contributing to every touchpoint of the guest experience, including menus, wall graphics, to-go packaging, basket liners, and signage. The result is a cohesive, immersive brand experience that’s as visually engaging as it is functional. The completed prototype gives WOW American Eats a coordinated design framework that brings together restaurant operations, interior design, graphics, packaging, and signage within one consistent brand experience that can support future locations.
Gallagher's Grill
covington, la
Gallagher's Grill
covington, la
REPEAT CLIENT: CHEF PAT GALLAGHER | LOCATION: COVINGTON, LA
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A long-standing fine dining destination in Covington, Gallagher’s Grill sought to transform its intimate dining room and small bar into a more expansive and inviting experience. The renovation focused on increasing seating capacity, enhancing functionality, and creating a vibrant atmosphere that complements Chef Pat Gallagher’s celebrated cuisine.
The renovation expands the dining area and introduces a significantly larger bar while bringing more natural light into the restaurant. Spatial planning focused on increasing seating capacity, improving circulation, and supporting more efficient movement for staff throughout the dining and service areas.
As a repeat collaboration with Chef Pat Gallagher, the project builds on an established understanding of how his restaurants operate while giving Gallagher’s Grill additional capacity and a refreshed environment for its Covington location.
Ole Saint Boomtown
boomtown casino, ms
Ole Saint Boomtown
boomtown casino, ms
REPEAT CLIENT: BALLARD BRANDS | LOCATION: BOOMTOWN CASINO, MS
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Ole Saint at Boomtown Casino in Biloxi was a fast-tracked restaurant renovation developed for repeat client Ballard Brands. Greenleaf provided architectural and interior design services to adapt the existing space into an urban gastro pub while working within an unusually compressed design and construction schedule.
Construction was already underway while portions of the design were still being developed, requiring close coordination between Greenleaf, the client, consultants, contractor, and active trades on site. While paying close attention to cost, schedule, and the availability of materials, lighting, and furnishings, the team also had to stay true to the new identity developed for the restaurant concept. Decisions had to be made quickly and collaboratively so construction could continue without compromising the overall design direction.
The finished interior uses exposed brick, industrial lighting, furnishings, and layered materials to establish the character of the Ole Saint concept while responding to the operational needs of a restaurant within an active casino environment.
The project was part of Greenleaf's broader relationship with Ballard Brands, which also included additional restaurant work for Ole Saint and WOW American Eats. That repeat collaboration gave the team a strong understanding of the client's operational priorities while allowing each restaurant concept to maintain its own identity.
Foosackly's
PENSACOLA, FL
Foosackly's
PENSACOLA, FL
CLIENT: FOOSACKLY'S CHICKEN FINGERS | LOCATION: PENSACOLA, FL
As Mobile-based Foosackly’s Chicken Fingers expanded into the Pensacola market, Greenleaf worked with the restaurant brand to refine both the exterior and interior environment for its new location.
The project focused on strengthening the physical expression of the Foosackly’s brand while maintaining the straightforward, approachable character that had already become familiar to its customers. Exterior improvements were intentionally limited and targeted, while the interior was redesigned to create a more engaging and flexible dining environment. A variety of seating types accommodates different group sizes and dining preferences, while custom graphics and branded elements bring more personality into the restaurant without interfering with day-to-day operations.
The completed location helped establish a design direction that could be carried forward as Foosackly’s continued expanding into new markets, providing the brand with a more consistent architectural and interior framework for future locations.
Dat Dog Prototype
PROTOTYPE
Dat Dog Prototype
PROTOTYPE
CLIENT: DAT DOG
Paul G. Tuennerman
Former Chief Executive Officer
Dat Dog
“It did not take long after meeting their team to realize our cultures, and philosophical approach to business and the design-build process, were very similar. I could not imagine moving forward with anyone else on this project.”
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As Dat Dog explored opportunities for regional expansion, Greenleaf was engaged to develop a new restaurant prototype that could carry the character of the New Orleans brand into a wider range of markets and locations.
Working closely with Dat Dog leadership, Greenleaf studied the elements that make the restaurant recognizable and translated them into a more coordinated architectural and interior framework. The prototype was developed to maintain the brand's energetic visual identity while creating a design that could adapt to different sites, building types, and future expansion opportunities.
Operational planning and guest experience were considered alongside the visual character of the restaurant so the prototype could support both the day-to-day needs of the business and the personality customers already associated with Dat Dog.
Three-dimensional modeling, rendered imagery, and immersive panoramas were used extensively throughout the process, allowing the ownership team to move through the proposed restaurant virtually, evaluate design decisions, and communicate the concept before construction. The resulting prototype provided Dat Dog with a scalable design vision intended to support future growth while maintaining the distinctive character of the original restaurant concept.
Dat Dog Panoramas
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Wendy's Southeast Region
LOUISIANA + TEXAS
Wendy's Southeast Region
LOUISIANA + TEXAS
REPEAT CLIENT: WENDY'S CORPORATE + FRANCHISES | LOCATION: SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA + TEXAS
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Greenleaf has worked with Wendy’s on restaurant renovation and modernization projects across Louisiana and Texas, supporting both corporate and franchise locations as the brand has continued to update its restaurant standards.
Each project requires the national Wendy’s design requirements to be adapted to an existing building, site, and individual operator. Greenleaf coordinates exterior architecture, interior layouts, materials, branding elements, and building systems to bring older restaurants into alignment with current standards while addressing the practical conditions unique to each location.
Because the work occurs across multiple existing restaurants rather than a single prototype building, field conditions, site constraints, existing construction, and franchise needs vary from project to project. Greenleaf uses the established brand program as a consistent framework while developing solutions appropriate to each individual property.
The ongoing work demonstrates how a national restaurant identity can be maintained across multiple locations while allowing renovations to respond to existing conditions, operational requirements, and the needs of both corporate and franchise ownership.
little blue door
little blue door
CLIENT: LITTLE BLUE DOOR | LOCATION: DOWNTOWN COVINGTON, LA
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Tucked behind an understated entrance in Downtown Covington’s Historic District, Little Blue Door transforms a previously overlooked storefront into an intimate 550-square-foot cocktail lounge centered around hospitality, conversation, and the ritual of gathering.
Greenleaf provided architectural and interior design services for the renovation, working within the compact existing shell to create a space that feels layered, refined, and intentionally removed from the activity just outside its door. The design draws inspiration from classic cocktail culture and the sense of ceremony associated with traditional speakeasies, without attempting to recreate them literally.
With nearly every seat connected to the activity behind the bar, the layout places the cocktail experience at the center of the room. Rich materials, deep color, subdued lighting, tailored furnishings, and carefully scaled details create a more immersive interior while maintaining the intimacy of the original structure.
The restrained blue entry provides only a hint of what is inside, creating a deliberate transition from the walkable streets and nightlife of Downtown Covington into a darker, more intimate setting. Completed in early 2026, Little Blue Door gives new purpose to a small existing building while adding a distinctive cocktail destination to Downtown Covington. The result is a space designed not simply to be visited, but experienced.
