February 26, 2026 — On a recent weekday, construction workers were installing fiber optic lines beneath the plywood subfloors in a 1960s-era building at the corner of St. Charles and Louisiana avenues.
The crew was hustling to complete the renovation of a former medical building that soon will house New Orleans businessman Chris Reade’s new venture, a coworking space named The 1538, which will feature private offices, shared desks and a large common area with comfortable seating, a stocked bar and plenty of light from floor-to-ceiling windows.