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The Lagniappe House
Client: Make It Right: Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans
A lagniappe, in southern Louisiana culture, is an unexpected gift or benefit – a little something extra thrown in as a show of gratitude. The Lagniappe House was designed with a flexible and functional floor plan that weaves together indoor and outdoor spaces into a tapestry of uses and possible re-uses that will enhance the owners’ lives for years to come. The Cradle to Cradle concept was applied throughout as evidenced in the building orientation, the selection of materials, the management of energy and water, and the features provided to promote passive survivability in the event of another catastrophe.who did the renderings?
Bob on December 10th, 2007
and I live in Monterey, CA. For years I've envisioned a "senior" housing area (I'm 63) of simple beautiful homes like these and the simpler Dwell houses...I'd love to be part of this type of community. Do you know of any existing or planned?
Liz Nolan on December 16th, 2007
Bob-
The renderings were done by Arquitecto in Montevideo, Uruguay.
They do beautiful work, don't you think?
Gina on January 11th, 2008
Liz - At this point, I know of no such senior living community. The Make It Right Foundation is exploring other uses for these designs outside of New Orleans Lower 9th Ward. I recommend you post your inquiry on their website: www.makeitrightnola.org
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R.D. on January 20th, 2008
We would like information in regard to building the Lagniappe House in Southern New Jersey.
Mrs. J. Brown on August 19th, 2008