CLIENT: GALLOWAY LAW FIRM | LOCATION: NEW ORLEANS, LA
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Occupying the entire 40th floor of the Hancock Whitney Center in New Orleans, Galloway Law Firm engaged Greenleaf Architects to guide their strategic downsize from a 40,000 SF office footprint to a more efficient 17,000 SF layout. With a clear vision to evoke the look and feel of a high-end New York City law firm, the design team set out to reimagine the space with a contemporary, streamlined sensibility.
Key moves included rotating the reception entrance to the opposite side of the elevator corridor to enhance arrival experience and circulation, integrating modular furniture solutions, and refining the overall flow for easier navigation. A palette of lighter finishes brightens the interiors, complemented by the abundance of natural light and sweeping city views.
Throughout the renovation, planning focused on maintaining operations for existing staff while reducing the firm's overall footprint by more than half. The completed office demonstrates how a significant reduction in square footage can be paired with better circulation, more efficient furniture and space planning, improved access to natural light, and a workplace tailored more closely to how the firm operates.
