Albert & Tina Small Center for Collaborative Design

Albert & Tina Small Center for Collaborative Design Small Center is the community design center of Tulane School of Architecture. We operate at the intersection of design and civic engagement.

The Albert and Tina Small Center for Collaborative Design (formerly Tulane City Center) is the community design center of the Tulane School of Architecture. We contend that innovative solutions to the most pressing problems facing our community lie in giving voice to the citizens who live here. Our partner organizations bring their project ideas to us, and we bring our design expertise to bear in

collaboration, supporting New Orleans residents in imagining and pursuing projects that strengthen neighborhoods and contribute to a city shaped by its citizens.

04/23/2026

We’re hiring a Fabrication Labs Specialist II position.
See the link in our bio!

When you have a moment, please stop by the GLC Food Pavilion, our most recent design-build. It’s located at the NW corne...
03/20/2026

When you have a moment, please stop by the GLC Food Pavilion, our most recent design-build. It’s located at the NW corner of OC Haley & Thalia St. Let us know whatcha think!

We’re Hiring! The Public Interest Design Summer Fellowship provides TuSABE students an opportunity to spend 5 weeks with...
03/17/2026

We’re Hiring! The Public Interest Design Summer Fellowship provides TuSABE students an opportunity to spend 5 weeks with the Small Center team working on collaborative design projects for community partners. Apply Today!⁠
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Applications are due March 31st. The fellowship will run from May 27th to July 2nd and compensation is $4,000 pretax. 3rd year and above TuSABE students from all degree programs are eligible to apply. Please email a Letter of Interest (up to 400 words), resume, and portfolio (10 pages or less) as a PDF to [email protected]. Save the PDF file as “LastNameFirstName_PID2025” and put “PID Fellowship” in the subject line of the email.

That’s a wrap‼️ Last week we hosted for the See The Vision Expo, where we hosted 24 different organizations, artists & ...
03/13/2026

That’s a wrap‼️ Last week we hosted for the See The Vision Expo, where we hosted 24 different organizations, artists & community groups. They invited residents, students. Faculty, etc… into the Small Center to celebrate generative and sustainable materials, makers and climate focused businesses in/around New Orleans!

Our 2026 RFP is live! Calling all New Orleans nonprofits to apply for pro bono design services, from design and construc...
02/25/2026

Our 2026 RFP is live! Calling all New Orleans nonprofits to apply for pro bono design services, from design and construction of small built projects to graphic design support and everything in between! More info and application process can be found at our website: small.tulane.edu/community-partners

We were happy to host Architecture students from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo this afternoon. We discussed community engagem...
01/08/2026

We were happy to host Architecture students from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo this afternoon. We discussed community engagement methods and took a stroll to our most recent design build project nearby!

11/18/2025

Over the past 20 years, the Center has trained 1200+ students, completed 170+projects, and supported 100+ partners working on issues ranging from affordable housing to food security across New Orleans and the region. We’re grateful for for their continued support and commitment to this work!

We asked some of our past partners to share a word about their time in collaboration with the Small Center. Our work wit...
11/12/2025

We asked some of our past partners to share a word about their time in collaboration with the Small Center. Our work with Ozanam Inn featured a covered outdoor space to accommodate safe and comfortable seating for its residents. Thanks again for choosing to work with us Renée Blanche and Ozanam Inn!!

11/07/2025

Join us as we Celebrate 20 Years of Collective Making and Look Towards The Future!

Over the past 20 years, the Center has trained 1200+ students, completed 170+projects, and supported 100+ partners working on issues ranging from affordable housing to food security across New Orleans and the region.

From November 5th- November 19th, help us build on our legacy of collaboration as we continue to shape the built environment across New Orleans and train the next generation of designers! Link in bio!

Address

1725 Baronne Street
New Orleans, LA
70113

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15043142330

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