Business Details
12 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design Services in New Orleans
ONE To ONE is an award-winning architectural firm based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 2014 as One to One Design and rebranded in 2021, we combine cross-disciplinary expertise, cutting-edge technology, and client-focused methodologies to deliver high-caliber projects nationwide. Our team of architects, designers, and technology specialists provides full-service architectural design and consulting, leveraging tools like building information modeling (BIM), design computation, and rapid prototyping to enhance creative outcomes. We specialize in education, cultural, healthcare, office, residential, and retail projects for public, private, corporate, and institutional clients.Our approach integrates modern aesthetics with sustainable practices, ensuring alignment between client vision and technical execution. With decades of combined academic and industry experience, our principals have led complex projects such as historic renovations, healthcare facilities, and corporate campuses. We prioritize client relationships through active listening, clear communication, and technical innovation, ensuring projects balance artistic vision with practical implementation. Our work has earned recognition from AIA Louisiana, Louisiana Landmarks, and international publications like Architect Magazine and ArchDaily.
Services
Architectural Design
Software & Technology Consulting
Technical Design Consulting
Faade Consulting
Creative Liaison
Scan-to-BIM Services
BIM Training
Custom Tool Creation
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer cross-disciplinary, tech-driven architectural solutions.
- Our team includes LEED-certified and AIA-accredited professionals.
- We provide nationwide services with local expertise in New Orleans.
- We utilize cutting-edge technologies like BIM and design computation.
- We focus on sustainable and environmentally responsible design practices.
Associations and certifications
- LEED AP
- AIA
Services
Architectural Design
ONE To ONE provides comprehensive architectural services from concept to construction. We handle programming, feasibility studies, master planning, and construction administration for diverse projects including healthcare, education, and commercial spaces. Our approach integrates sustainable materials and cutting-edge technology to deliver client-focused solutions.
Software & Technology Consulting
We offer BIM training, computational design implementation, and custom tool development. Our experts train firms in Grasshopper, Dynamo, and other platforms while creating automated solutions for challenges like Waldram Analysis. This service enhances efficiency and technical capabilities for architecture and engineering firms nationwide.
Technical Design Consulting
Our technical consulting includes faade analysis and creative liaison services. We use emerging technologies to test structural feasibility for complex exteriors and collaborate with artists to realize public installations. This ensures both aesthetic vision and technical precision in projects like the Einstein - We Are Stardust sculpture.
Scan-to-BIM Services
We convert physical spaces into accurate BIM models using laser scanning. This process supports renovation projects like the Mercedes-Benz Superdome by creating detailed digital twins. Our expertise ensures precise data translation for construction planning and historical preservation efforts across the U.S.
Custom Tool Creation
MADE develops specialized software to automate design workflows. An example is our Waldram Analysis tool that reduced compliance testing from a week to 20 minutes. These solutions address industry-specific challenges while improving productivity for architecture firms dealing with complex regulatory requirements in urban environments.
People
David Merlin
Principal and Founder
AIA and LEED-AP accredited architect with over a decade of teaching experience at Tulane University. Specializes in healthcare design and historic renovations, holding licenses in Louisiana, Florida, and Mississippi. Led digital implementation at Trahan Architects before founding MADE.
Bayne Dickinson
Technical Director
Registered architect with 36 years of experience in technical resolution and construction phases. Former founding principal of Bayne Dickinson APAC, recognized by AIA Louisiana for projects including LSU campus developments and Louisiana State Capitol renovations.
Shea Trahan
Design Director
Award-winning designer and TEDx speaker with expertise in adaptive reuse and neuroscience-informed architecture. Holds a certificate in Neuroscience for Architecture and serves on the International Arts and Mind Lab advisory board at Johns Hopkins University.
Alex Ratliff
Project Manager
Institutional design specialist with nearly a decade of experience in university and healthcare projects. Combines urban planning perspectives with detailed craftsmanship, serving on Rayne Memorial UMC's Board of Trustees for historic building preservation.
Zach Winter
Architectural Associate
Five years of commercial and healthcare design experience, including corporate renovations at Chicago's Merchandise Mart. Recently joined MADE after relocating to New Orleans, bringing expertise in construction documentation and digital fabrication techniques.
Questions
What architectural services does MADE Design offer?
We provide full-service architectural design including programming, schematic design, construction documentation, and administration. Specialized services include façade consulting, Scan-to-BIM, and custom digital tool development for complex projects.
Which areas does MADE Design serve?
While based in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, we work with clients nationwide on projects ranging from healthcare facilities to cultural institutions and corporate campuses.
What sustainability practices does MADE employ?
We prioritize environmentally responsible materials and energy-efficient systems, integrating LEED-certified standards into projects while balancing aesthetic and functional requirements.
Can MADE assist with historic renovation projects?
Yes, our team has extensive experience in historic preservation, including work on the Louisiana Superdome and State Capitol renovations, combining modern technology with traditional architectural vernacular.
