Katie McBride
Sr. Project Designer
Katie McBride is an architectural designer and project manager who believes great design should make everyday life better. Originally from rural Ohio, she’s been sketching floor plans since she could draw—a lifelong interest that led her to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the College of Wooster and a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. With a decade of professional experience, she moved to New Orleans in 2019 for the Superdome renovation. Her professional portfolio also includes residential and small-scale commercial projects in the city, as well as in Philadelphia and rural New England. A true systems thinker, Katie loves helping first-time homeowners navigate the development process, blending creative problem-solving with practical expertise to bring thoughtful, meaningful projects to life.
Outside of drawings, project coordination, and navigating permitting paths, Katie enjoys a mix of creative and outdoor hobbies—baking elaborate desserts, kayaking, costuming, and frequenting City Bark with her dog, Starla. She loves living in New Orleans and finds constant inspiration in the city’s culture, architecture, and vibrant sense of community.