Seems straightforward to many of us New Orleanians: build one story on top of another story, hold it back from the front of the home, clad it similarly to the rest of the home and voila - the silhouette of a camel's hump on a traditional Victorian home, one of New Orleans' most unique archetypes.
Read MoreThe grind of construction can make it easy to lose sight of the drama of the transformation taking place when renovating a historic building. Documenting the progress made at the end of a project is really a special feeling, and reminds us why we do what we do, and validates the potential that everyone saw in a previously neglected piece of New Orleans' history.
Read MoreExploring the challenges and design approach of living in a small urban home in New Orleans!
Read MoreIf you are feeling stuck while trying to select finish and fixture package for your renovation or new construction project, have to no fear. Material and fixture selections can feel overwhelming. "Where do I start?" "I like everything?" These are some things I hear from my clients. This step-by-step guide is a simplified and short version of the process I use to select finishes and fixtures for my clients. It can be applied to residential and commercial projects.
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bookcase design for a project I worked on while practicing with Meyer Davis in New York
Design can be trendy if it isn't honest about what it is. If it's honest, then it is authentic - and authenticity has staying power!
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