LOCATION: GIBSON ST., COVINGTON LA
Located in the heart of Downtown Covington, just steps from Boston Street and the Covington Trailhead, 404 East Gibson Street is nestled beneath a canopy of mature live oaks. Originally built in 1890, the masonry-clad structure has served various professional offices over the years and now stands as the permanent home of Greenleaf Architects.
Once designed for law professionals with large private offices and minimal shared space, the building struggled to meet the needs of today’s collaborative work environment. Natural light was confined to the perimeter, and staff areas were disconnected and reliant on artificial lighting.
Greenleaf Architects transformed the space with a modern, open-plan layout featuring:
Centralized break room and print/copy area
Shared plumbing walls for efficient restroom design
Integrated power and data through workstation furniture
Large retail-style windows for visibility and branding
Improved natural lighting and filtered views of the adjacent St. Tammany Trace
