FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES

Originally constructed in 1904, this seven-story building served as a facility for the construction, sale, and storage of automotive equipment, electrical supplies, and lighting fixtures. In 1926, the building was renovated to incorporate commercial tenants. One of those tenants, Collins Piano Co., supplied handcrafted Mason & Hamlin Pianos and Martin Instruments to New Orleans musicians during the early 20th century. In 1994, the building was converted to a Comfort Inn and Suites Hotel.

Campo partnered with New Castle Hotels & Resorts and DonahueFavret Contractors to convert the historic Interstate Electric Company Building into a custom Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott. The design team coordinated with Louisiana’s State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service to conserve the building’s historic features. 

The exterior facade was fully restored to its 1904 concept. A new steel and glass canopy was added to the front entrance in order to match the building’s original aesthetics. The first floor was completely demolished and reconfigured to include an open concept lobby, business center, lounge, and bar. The existing heavy timber structure was exposed throughout the public spaces and guest rooms to serve as a reference to the building’s storied past. 

With the robust structure uncovered, optimal ceiling heights were achieved; the first floor boasts sixteen foot ceilings while the guest rooms offer a lofty twelve foot ceiling. Campo’s design for this Fairfield Inn & Suites won the 2016 Associated Builders and Contractors National Award for Excellence. 

LOCATION: New Orleans, LA

SQ FT: 60,000

COST: $6.5 million

COMPLETED: 2016

SERVICES OFFERED:
Architecture
Historic Tax Credit

AWARD:

2016 National Award for Excellence: Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

Photos provided by New Castle Hotels & Resorts.