New Orleans, Louisiana

VergesRome Architects served as Architect of Record for Resource Bank’s main Southshore location, an 18,000 SF new construction branch strategically located at the high-visibility corner of Tchoupitoulas Street. This relocation from Downtown New Orleans marks a significant expansion of the bank’s presence, with this building serving both its commercial client banking and commercial lending divisions.

Designed to echo the industrial aesthetic of the surrounding warehouse neighborhood near the Port of New Orleans, the building’s material palette—brick cladding, expansive glazing, and masonry details—pays homage to the historic fabric of the area. Our goal was to craft a structure that feels contemporary yet contextually respectful, fitting seamlessly within the corridor of masonry buildings that buffer the Uptown Historic District from the indust

rial riverfront.

The interior features a dramatic central atrium with terrazzo flooring, a custom chandelier, and a prominent open stair connecting public-facing functions with executive spaces above. On the banking side, the program includes six private offices for the lending team and three for the branch staff. A penthouse-level boardroom offers panoramic views of the Mississippi River and serves as a dedicated meeting space.

Two upper floors were designed for future tenant occupancy. A local dental practice seized the opportunity to buildout their new offices on the second level, also designed by VergesRome. The third floor is designed as an office space. A two-lane drive-thru, finished with a hipped metal canopy and accent brackets, offers banking convenience while mirroring the architectural language of the main building.

The site, once a vacant lot, now supports stormwater management through permeable paving in the parking areas. Close coordination with the client throughout the design and construction process ensured the final result was aligned with their operational needs and long-term vision. The project also required engagement with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), as the site borders the Uptown New Orleans National Historic District.