The Galleria (Metairie, Louisiana)
| The Galleria | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Office |
| Location | One Galleria Boulevard Metairie, LA U.S. |
| Coordinates | 29°59′44″N 90°09′07″W / 29.99555°N 90.15207°W |
| Completed | 1986 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 269 feet (82 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 21 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | HKS, Inc. |
| Developer | Daniel Robinowitz |
| References | |
| [1] | |
The Galleria, located at One Galleria Boulevard in Metairie, Louisiana, is a 21-story, 269-foot (82 m)-tall skyscraper designed by architect HKS, Inc.[1] The Galleria was completed in 1986 and is the second tallest building in Jefferson Parish.[2] The tower's primary use is as office space,[3] along with the studios of Nexstar Media Groups two television stations for the New Orleans market, ABC affiliate WGNO and CW affiliate WNOL-TV.[4]
Location
The building is located at One Galleria Boulevard, Metairie, Louisiana,[3] near the Sheraton Metairie - New Orleans Hotel.[5]
History
In 1983, Daniel Robinowitz, a developer from Texas, announced his plan to build a new office complex called "Galleria" near Interstate 10 and Causeway Boulevard in Metairie. Harwood K. Smith and Partners (known as HKS, Inc.) was hired to design the buildings. Six towers of roughly equal height were originally planned, with a total estimated cost of $500 million; this tower (The Galleria) is the only one that was built. The project was planned to be built in four phases. Phase one is called "Galleria One", which included The Galleria tower. At that time, it was built at a cost of $100 million. It was opened in December 1986.[6]
In 2005, the building was acquired by The Feil Organization, a New York City based real estate company.[7]
In early 2020, Bernhard LLC, an energy service, engineering, and mechanical and electrical contractor (later rebranded as ENFRA in 2025[8]), established its national headquarters in The Galleria.[9][10]
The tower underwent a $5 million renovation in 2025. The project was managed by AGL Commercial Interiors and Landis Construction, with Pinnacle Elevator and TKE responsible for the building elevators. Works included were modernization of the lobby, parking garage, service, tower, and penthouse elevators. It was completed in May that year.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b "The Galleria". SkyscraperPage. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Pontchartrain, Blake (January 25, 2021). "Blake Pontchartrain: A look at the tallest buildings in Jefferson Parish". Gambit. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ a b c "$5 Million Renovation Complete in Metairie". Biz New Orleans. May 12, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Walker, Dave (August 29, 2007). "A studio of their own - After two years of station-hopping, WGNO settles into the suburbs". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ McAuley, Anthony (February 12, 2021). "Sheraton Metairie is sold to Atlanta-based hotel operator; see purchase details". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Marcus, Frances Frank (May 10, 1987). "New Orleans, La.; A Glossy New Anomaly Rises in an Overloaded Market". The New York Times. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ Tudose, Simona (May 10, 2023). "The Feil Organization Inks Renewal at New Orleans Office Property". Commercial Property Executive. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "Bernhard Becomes ENFRA: A New Name for a New Era in Healthcare Energy Infrastructure". Becker's Hospital Review. May 5, 2025. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ Boone, Timothy (June 28, 2019). "Bernhard to establish national corporate headquarters in Metairie; 250 jobs in The Galleria". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ Mosbrucker, Kristen (October 4, 2021). "Bernhard energy service business sold to private investment fund". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
External links
- Media related to The Galleria (Metairie, Louisiana) at Wikimedia Commons
- The Galleria on Emporis.com