What a cool place with an amazing team! I am an architecture student at LSU and came across Cicada in my suggestions on instagram. I immediately followed them and haven't regretted in for a moment! I love their podcast "The Swarm" as well and fully recommend it to anyone looking for new audio material. I actually had the great pleasure of meeting one of the head honchos, Seamus McGuire, himself! This came about after I entered to win a 3D model of the Plaza Tower on their instagram and actually won it! Seamus was so kind as to meet me at Cicada on the weekend to let me see the studio and collect my model. I was beyond excited to do both! The work they do and the attitude they do it with speaks for itself! Check this place out! read more

CICADA - Architects Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Amazing Design Team... Paulo & team always deliver with 3D visualization images. They play a crucial part in helping our clients to understand & envision what is possible for their projects. read more

Five Star!!! Asked Cicada for information about adding onto my house as New Orleans law is very difficult to pin down - and they were so kind to respond to me in a very prompt manner. I'm grateful for their help! read more

I have extensive commercial construction experience in the South Louisiana market and I can say - without hesitation - Cicada is one of the best Architecture firms to work with on a project. They are knowledgeable, dedicated and they actually listen to the end user's needs. From pre-construction start up, to meeting with jurisdictional decision makers, constantly communicating with your contractor, to monitoring the entire construction timeline and then the worst part - the final push to get the project complete - you will not be disappointed in the team. Projects ranging from residential remodels to large commercial new construction/renovations can move fast and have constant changes - by having a dedicated design team the pressures and worries will disappear with choosing Cicada. The Cicada Architects are trained professionals all the way and keep the project rolling by producing accurate, detailed and quick turn-a-rounds on needed drawings. They are thoughtful and offer creative solutions to difficult issues which is invaluable when it comes down to time and money on jobsites! They also have a keen eye for design. They have their finger on the pulse of design trends while balancing the delicate line of producing a functional, yet beautiful building. They will take your project from "meh" to the next level of amazing. They understand budgets in relation to the concepts/visions that needs to be achieved. Anyone out there needs more details or additional references please feel free to look me up! read more

Seamus has been incredibly helpful through our permitting process. He is quick to respond, helpful, and knowledgeable. He was able to submit information for the permitting process as fast as I could get it to him. The plans are beautiful and guys at Cicada are very professional. Looking forward to the next project! read more

Cicada scanned and reproduced a small 3D sculpture I had made. They were extremely patient and helpful, and talked me through the options and process. They were more than reasonable with their fee as well! I highly recommend this brilliant team. read more

My husband and I really enjoyed working with Seamus to design a 1st floor media room, bedroom, bathroom, hallway and stairwell. He helped us think through the potential for the space and how we wanted to use it. He came up with multiple options for creating as much useful storage space as possible. His drawing was invaluable when we began the build-out. It was super helpful when communicating with our GC and even the plumber. read more

Seamus has been extremely professional, knowledgeable, and patient throughout our build. I would definitely recommend Cicada for any job; big or small! After living in our current home for 15 years we decided to purchase a "remodel project". This is often a stressful endeavor but Seamus has been by our side for the duration of the project and has truly helped us make our "dream home" a stress free reality! He is a patient listener and takes the time to really understand the wants and needs of his customer. New Orleans is lucky to have Cicada for their architectural needs. read more