CLIENT: MERIBO | LOCATION: COVINGTON, LA
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Meribo, a vibrant Italian restaurant known for its wood-fired pizzas and welcoming atmosphere, engaged Greenleaf Architects following the acquisition of their prime location in the heart of downtown Covington. With a vision to create a space that was both functional and inviting, Meribo sought architectural expertise to guide them through a series of thoughtful renovations.
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 challenge of the renovation was optimizing the dining layout to balance ambiance with operational efficiency. Greenleaf Architects reimagined the seating plan to improve circulation, ensuring that waitstaff could move fluidly between tables without interrupting the dining experience. The result is a spatial arrangement that feels open yet intimate, supporting both the restaurant's service needs and its warm, community-oriented brand.
Through a collaborative process, Meribo and Greenleaf Architects transformed the space into a dynamic, contemporary dining environment that supports both customer enjoyment and staff workflow, all while maintaining the charm and character of its historic Covington setting.
