Hurricane Katrina

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Project Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Building Type: Residential - Single Family
Project Descripton: Two years after the levees fell, the Lower 9th Ward is ready to rebuild. Zoning, building codes, flood elevations, geotechnical work, and financial assistance have all been set in place. and the need for professional architectural service in the....

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Guardians Institute

Project Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Building Type: Museum/Gallery, Education Facility - Day Care/Children’s Facility , Cultural Display, Community Center, …
Project Descripton:

The Guardians Institute’s prime directives are to uphold the distinct cultural traditions of New Orleans, promote literacy and encourage physical well-being. These directives are met through conducting educational workshops for K-12 students....

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Hands-On Preservation Workshops

Project Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Building Type: Residential - Single Family
Project Descripton:
Begun just three months after the storm, the goal of this project was to help families and train volunteers in gutting and de-molding some of the city's precious building stock with an eye towards historic preservation. A small grant to the....

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