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Office Hours: One-on-one in-person appointments with architect, Alex Barthel

December 11, 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm
Preservation Resource Center
923 Tchoupitoulas St.
New Orleans, LA 70130 United States
Free
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December 11 at 10:00am — 12:00pm

Have an architecture question? Curious about a renovation or an addition in a historic district? Wondering if you can make an alteration to your home? Sign-up for a FREE 20-minute informational session with Alex Barthel, owner and principal architect of Cultivo.

Ready to speak to an expert? Come prepared! Please bring as much information as possible, including pictures of the issue and architectural or schematic drawings, if available.

About the Expert

Alex Barthel is one of the founders of Cultivo, an architecture and preservation firm established in 2024. With more than a decade of experience in architecture and historic preservation, he brings deep expertise and a passion for protecting the built environment to the firm’s work. In addition to his role at Cultivo, Alex serves as an adjunct lecturer at the Tulane School of Architecture and the Built Environment.

Questions about the session? Contact us at (504) 581-7032.

PLEASE NOTE: The topics discussed, and the resources distributed are for general information and education purposes only. The PRC encourages owners to have their home or building evaluated on-site by a professional before making repairs or renovations.

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10:00 – 10:20 a.m. One-on-One in-person appointment with architect, Alex Barthel
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10:30 – 10:50 a.m. One-on-One in-person appointment with architect, Alex Barthel
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11:00 – 11:20 a.m. One-on-One in-person appointment with architect, Alex Barthel
11:00 – 11:20 a.m. One-on-One in-person appointment with architect, Alex Barthel on December 11, 2026. Appointments are in-person at the Preservation Resource Center located at 923 Tchoupitoulas St.
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11:30 – 11:50 a.m. One-on-One in-person appointment with architect, Alex Barthel
11:30 – 11:50 a.m. One-on-One in-person appointment with architect, Alex Barthel on December 11, 2026. Appointments are in-person at the Preservation Resource Center located at 923 Tchoupitoulas St.
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Preservation Resource Center

923 Tchoupitoulas St.
New Orleans, LA 70130 United States + Google Map
(504) 581-7032
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