REPEAT CLIENT: WALK-ON'S CORPORATE LOCATION: COVINGTON, LA CONTRACTORS: ARKEL CONSTRUCTORS
Baton Rouge-based restaurant Walk-Ons showcases its local pride not only in its menu but in its culture and design. To take this model out of Baton Rouge, and fit it into a community that does not have any universities, required an out-of-the-box design approach. With the Northshore’s growing population of millennials in need of a hangout, Walk-On’s branched out into a new market – setting its sights on Covington. Greenleaf Architects took on the challenge of addressing these needs, as well as assisting in site selection.
Fulfilling the need of the local community to come together and watch their favorite games, Greenleaf designed multiple seating opportunities, including an “Upper Deck” featuring outdoor space with TVs, a bar, and exterior lounge furniture, to enhance the Walk-Ons’ experience. Being that Covington does not have a University, Greenleaf brought the Game Day to the first location on the Northshore with a customized athlete wall including Southeastern University, LSU, and Saints athletes; with an entire section dedicated to local high school athletes. With its Covington location now a staple for sports fans and families alike, Greenleaf continued their relationship with Walk-Ons through prototype design and a Metairie location.
