SO Studio was founded in 2016 by Stephen Ortego after serving in the Louisiana House of Representatives. Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, we are an architecture and urban design firm that focuses on innovative designs for both their time and place. We value our heritage buildings and thus specialize in historic preservation as well.

SO Studio brings its knowledge of urban buildings and landforms to the neighborhood scale by creating master plans for both new neighborhoods and infill projects. We also take our knowledge into our buildings with interior design projects for both new construction and renovations.

Every project is special to us and we strive to bring innovative solutions to every client. We also develop our own mixed-use projects, helping to develop urban typologies that improve the way we work, live and play.

 
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Architecture

We create dynamic buildings and places through innovation and sustainability.

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Urban Design

Designing smart and livable neighborhoods that enhance community by designing for people first.

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Historic Preservation

Preserving our tangible heritage through historic
preservation of our buildings.

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Interiors

Designing spaces that positively affect the way people live, work, and play.

Projects

 

ÉCOLE ST-LANDRY PHASE III

French Immersion School Addition
Location: Sunset, LA
Date: 2023

CARENCRO VISITOR’S CENTER


Location: Carencro, LA
Date: 2023

BICYCLE LAFAYETTE

Bicycle Infrastructure Master Plan
Location: Lafayette, LA
Date: 2022

ROUTE LAFAYETTE

Bilingual Wayfinding System
Location: Lafayette, LA
Date: 2021

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VERMILION LOFTS

Mixed-Use Loft Development
Location: Lafayette, LA
Date: 2020

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SO STUDIO OFFICE

Location: Lafayette, LA
Date: 2020
Size: 900 sq.ft


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PARC BANQUETTE

Urban Design
Location: Lafayette, LA
Date: 2019

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COLLEGE OAKS

Lobby Renovation
Location: Lafayette, LA
Date: 2019

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SONNIER RESIDENCE

House Restoration
Location: Lafayette, LA
Date: 2019

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STANDARD TITLE

Location: Lafayette, LA
Date: April, 2018
Size: 5784 sq.ft

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ENCLAVE

Urban Design
Location: Lafayette, LA
Date: Ongoing
Size: 11 Acres

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TETRACUBE LOFTS

Location: Lafayette, LA
Date: 2018
Size: 6512 sq.ft

THE LAST HOUSE

Historic Preservation
Location: Lafayette, LA
Date: 2017

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OLD BANK OF LAFAYETTE

Historic Preservation
Location: Carencro, LA
Date: 2015
Size: 1144 sq.ft

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ECOMAISONS

Single Family
Location: Lafayette, LA
Date: 2012