Posts tagged new orleans historic neighborhoods
Introduction to Camelbacks
Introduction to Camelbacks

The term “camelback” is as familiar to New Orleanians as red beans and rice. This architectural vernacular, resembling a silhouette of a camel, is an addition on the back of a home that allows the street facing façade to maintain its historic massing and scale, and it’s a solution popular in our historic neighborhoods.

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Construction & Permitting, Design Principles, Historic ProjectsKim Allencamelback, new orleans, new orleans architecture, new orleans architects, new orleans homes, new orleans neighborhoods, new orleans historic neighborhoods, historic homes, massing, scale, architecture, residential, home additions, home renovations, studio BKA, construction
A Home Inspired By the Sun, Moon and Stars
A Home Inspired By the Sun, Moon and Stars

I truly enjoy having clients that inspire me with their talents and artistry, whether its cooking, painting, graphic design or writing. The ones with the strongest point of view (whether design-related or not) inspire me the most.

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Design Principles, Interiors & Materiality, Travel & LagniappeKim Allenhome inspiration, home design, architecture process, camelback, new orleans, new orleans historic neighborhoods, new orleans historic homes