Public engineering firm profile
New Orleans, LA
Over 40 Years of Exceeding Expectations Through Excellence
Morphy, Makofsky, Inc. (MMI) is a full-service civil and structural engineering firm founded in New Orleans in 1975. Over five decades, MMI has contributed to the city's built environment through more than 2,000 projects spanning residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors. Civil capabilities include site design, stormwater management, green infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, and utility infrastructure, with deep familiarity with Greater New Orleans regulatory bodies and site challenges such as soft soils and elevated groundwater. Structural capabilities cover building design, foundation design for demanding Louisiana soil conditions, structural evaluation, renovations and historic structures, and high-wind design for hurricane-prone regions. More than 50 industry awards recognize MMI's work across hospitality, education, healthcare, and historic preservation.
A highly experienced team delivering site design, stormwater management, green infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, and utility infrastructure for residential, commercial, and industrial projects across Greater New Orleans, with established regulatory relationships at DPW, the Sewerage & Water Board, and LADOTD.
Consultation and design on award-winning architectural and industrial projects of all types and sizes, spanning new construction, foundation work, renovation, historic structures, and high-wind design across more than four decades in Greater New Orleans.
2017 | New Orleans, LA | National World War II Museum | Arts & Culture
Structural engineering for Founders Plaza at the National World War II Museum, recipient of a 2017 National Excellence in Construction award. Architect: Voorsanger Mathes LLC.
View project source2019 | New Orleans, LA | Tulane University | Education
Structural engineering for the Goldring/Woldenberg Business Complex at Tulane University, recognized with a 2019 Architecture Merit Award. Architect: Manning Architects and Pelli Clarke Pelli.
View project source2019 | New Orleans, LA | St. Mary's Dominican High School | Education
Structural engineering for the Benson Science & Technology Center at St. Mary's Dominican High School, recipient of a 2019 People's Choice Award. Architect: Blitch Knevel Architects.
View project source2019 | New Orleans, LA | Palmisano | Commercial
Structural engineering for the Palmisano Headquarters in New Orleans, recognized with a 2019 Construction Industry Award. Architect: Eskew+Dumez+Ripple.
View project source2019 | New Orleans, LA | Hospitality
Structural engineering for the Cambria Hotel in New Orleans, recognized with a 2019 Productivity Award Winner and a 2019 Excellence in Historic Preservation award. Architect: Holly & Smith Architects APAC.
View project source2020 | Louisiana | Saint Joseph Abbey and Seminary College | Religious
Structural engineering for the Rouquette Library at Saint Joseph Abbey and Seminary College, recipient of a 2020 Architecture Honor Award. Architect: VergesRome Architect, APAC.
View project source2020 | New Orleans, LA | Hospitality
Structural engineering for Maison De La Luz in New Orleans, recognized with a 2020 Interior Architecture Honor Award and a 2020 Excellence in Historic Preservation award. Architect: EskewDumezRipple.
View project source2021 | New Orleans, LA | Commercial
Structural engineering for the Sazerac House in New Orleans, recognized with a 2021 Best Project Award. General contractor: Ryan Gootee General Contractors, LLC.
View project source2022 | New Orleans, LA | Hospitality
Structural engineering for the Virgin Hotel New Orleans, recognized with a 2022 AIA Award of Commendation. Architect: Mathes Brierre.
View project source2022 | New Orleans, LA | Delgado Community College | Education
Structural engineering for the Advanced Technology Center at Delgado Community College, recognized with a 2022 AIA Award of Commendation. Architect: Holly & Smith Architects, APAC.
View project source2024 | New Orleans, LA | Historic Preservation
Structural engineering for the preservation and renovation of 1315 Gravier Street, recognized with a 2024 Award of Excellence in Historic Preservation. Architect: Holly & Smith Architecture.
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