WDG | Architecture Engineers provided Architecture and Engineering Design services for a $40MM renovation of the Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter over four years. The hotel consists of three sections, built in 1909, 1923, and 1955. The mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire detection and suppression systems were replaced and brought up to current codes, and the latest energy-saving technology was employed to optimize facility operation while providing individual room temperature control. Custom energy recovery ventilators were installed to exchange energy between the outside air and exhaust systems while improving pressurization throughout the hotel. The temperature control system was integrated with the hotel reservation system to maximize energy savings while providing optimum comfort to the guests.

Historic Preservation of Building Facade
Completion Date: 2011
The Vieux Carre Commission Recognizes WDG for Renovation and Preservation Work at Hotel Monteleone

Iberville Section Bathroom Renovations – Consisted of new plumbing risers and room finishes in the existing bathroom configuration, including 216 rooms on 12 floors of the hotel.
Completion Date: 2002; 21,600 sf/ Construction Cost: $5.4 million

Bienville Section – Complete reconstruction of all bathrooms, including all plumbing and electrical risers and secondary systems on 11 floors and 142 rooms of the hotel. The project also included a fire alarm, sprinkler, waste domestic water, and individually controlled HVAC units.
Completion Date: 2003; 39,500 sf/ Construction Cost: $9.4 million

Royal Section - Complete reconstruction of all bathrooms, including all plumbing and electrical risers and secondary systems on 11 floors and 190 rooms of the hotel.
Completion Date: 2004; 68,300 sf/ Construction Cost: $13.8 million

Royal Room Renovation – WDG provided Architecture and Engineering Design services to renovate the hotel’s meeting rooms. Services included: Schematic diagrams demonstrating ceiling height, and coffer width options; mechanical and electrical design; construction package preparation; and structural design for moveable partitions. Completion Date: 2002

Carousel Bar and Aft Deck/Oyster Bar -WDG provided Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineering Design services for the renovation of the Carousel Bar and the Aft Deck/Oyster Bar renovation. The restaurant renovation included dining areas and kitchen space.

Other projects at the hotel included a new health spa, chiller and cooling tower replacements, electrical substation upgrades, air handling unit replacements, domestic water booster pump system improvements, water softeners, sprinkler system upgrades, and kitchen renovations.