workshopwdxl is an architecture and real estate development team based in New Orleans. We combine backgrounds in architecture, real estate investment, development, and operations.

The Mitzie

Boutique apartment hotel for upscale group travel. Developed in 2021, sold in 2023. IRR of 45% and Equity Multiple of 3.2x

Project Roles

Architect, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Developer

Felicity Church

Felicity Church, a historic venue and wedding chapel, stands tall at the corner of Felicity and Chestnut; just four blocks off of Saint Charles Avenue in New Orleans’ Lower Garden District.

Project Roles

Architect, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Developer, Owners, Operators

Awards

Louisiana Landmarks Society 2017 Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation
AIA New Orleans 2017 Award of Merit for Interior Architecture
Preserve Louisiana 2017 Preservation Award
AIA Baton Rouge 2017 USGBC Louisiana Excellence in Sustainability Award

Honors

“Best of Weddings” Hall of Fame, awarded yearly since 2017 – The Knot
“A Wealth of Historic Churches in New Orleans Have Been Beautifully Repurposed” September 2019 – Architectural Digest

Project completed by Jessica Walker while at Coleman Partners Architects

Visit the Felicity Church website

When Walker and Demsey combined forces, workshopWDXL was born. XL is the roman numeral for 40 which is a nod to that handy spray can found in tool sheds and utility closets the world over.

The Quisby

The Quisby is a hotel and bar in New Orleans.

Project Roles

Architect, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Developer, Owners

Awards

IIDA 2017 IDEA Interior Design Excellence Awards, Award of Excellence, Hospitality – Large

Honors

“The Absolute Best Places to Stay in New Orleans for Mardi Gras” 2018 (#1) – Fodor’s Travel
“The Best Hotels in New Orleans” 2018 (#9) – Southern Living

Project completed by Jessica Walker while at Coleman Partners Architects

Visit The Quisby website

WD-40 stands for water displacement, 40th formula. The first 39 attempts were duds.