Lonnie Hewitt, Jr., NOMA, AIA
PRESIDENT

More than thirty years of professional experience has established Lonnie Hewitt, Jr. as an accomplished architect in the Gulf States Region. Mr. Hewitt is an expert in programming, design and urban planning. As President of Hewitt-Washington & Associates since 1978, he has served as principal-in-charge for several outstanding projects including the Aquarium of the Americas and Woldenberg Park, which has been recognized throughout America for its compelling architectural design. As a planning professional, Mr. Hewitt led the successful completion of the Southern University Campus Master Plan that received an "Outstanding Planning Merit Award" from the Louisiana Chapter of the American Planning Association. Other noted projects that Mr. Hewitt has contributed his knowledge, skill and talents to include the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Phase III Expansion, the Mississippi Aerial Transit System Terminals (MART Skyline) for the Louisiana World's Fair Exposition and the New Orleans International Airport Ticket Lobby Renovations.

Education
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
1969 - Bachelor of Architecture

Registration
Registered Architect, Louisiana - 1974

Professional Organizations
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
American Institute of Architects (AIA), New Orleans Chapter
Louisiana Architects Association (LAA)
National Organization of Minority Architects Louisiana (NOMA),
     Charter Member, 1st Vice President

Civic Activities
Southern University School of Architecture Advisory Board
Southern University School of Architecture, Adjunct Professor
Past Member, Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce - New Orleans and the River Region
Past Member, Metropolitan Area Committee
Past Member and President, New Orleans Home Mortgage Authority
Past Member, Children's Bureau
Member, Palm-Air Civic Association (Past President)
Mayor Marc H. Morial's Transition Team


Lonnie Hewitt

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Phase III Expansion
New Orleans, Louisiana
Convention Center III Architects - A Joint Venture.
Project Description

Aquarium of the Americas & Woldenberg Park
New Orleans, Louisiana
The Bienville Group - A Joint Venture.
Project Description

New Orleans International Airport Ticket Lobby Renovations
New Orleans, Louisiana
A Joint Venture.
Ticket lobby renovations including new ticket counters, renovated administrative offices.


RTA East New Orleans Bus Maintenance and Operations Facility
New Orleans, Louisiana.
Project Description

Gulf Coast Magnetic Levitation Demonstration Project
New Orleans, Louisiana.
Conceptual design of two transportation facilities containing boarding stations, storage, retail spaces and seating areas.

Medard H. Nelson Elementary School
New Orleans, Louisiana.
Project Description

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School for Science and Technology
New Orleans, Louisiana.
Project Description

Southern University Master Plan Study
Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Project Description

Southern University at New Orleans, College of Business and School of Social Work Building
New Orleans, Louisiana.
Project Description

Southern University, Augustus C. Blanks Hall Special Education Building
Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Project Description

Selected Projects