Gretna Community Complex

The Gretna Community Complex will serve as a welcoming civic hub and a one-stop destination for city services. Designed by Sinclair Hille Architects in partnership with Multistudio, the project will transform open farmland into a thoughtfully planned civic campus. Situated on a high point within a roughly 30-acre site, the building will be positioned for views of Gretna and the surrounding landscape, with roads, pedestrian pathways, view corridors, and future development parcels supporting long-term growth.

Architectural rendering of the Gretna City Council Chambers interior

The two-story complex will unite City Hall, a consolidated public library, and a range of community spaces under one roof. A large entry canopy will create an inviting arrival, while balconies and well-placed windows will connect interior spaces to the site. Inside, flexible meeting rooms, a city council chamber available for public events, a maker space, teaching kitchen, and shared gathering areas will support civic engagement, learning, and collaboration for all ages.

Architectural rendering of the adult library interior at the Gretna Community Complex

Architectural rendering of the children’s library interior at the Gretna Community Complex

Guided by sustainability and community identity, the design incorporates a geothermal mechanical system, high-performance exterior detailing, and infrastructure for future photovoltaic panels to reduce energy use. Native plantings, outdoor event spaces, a pollinator garden, and food truck hookups will extend activity beyond the building, while locally sourced brick, dynamic metal panels, wood accents, and a two-story hub with a leaf-pattern railing, will create a civic landmark rooted in Gretna’s character.

Exterior architectural rendering showing the main entry canopy of the Gretna Community Complex

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