Renovation of the McDonald Lumberyard will create a mixed-use development with 15 loft housing units, commercial and restaurant spaces at the first level. The existing three-story structure was built using the early 20th-century industrial elements: corrugated metal, heavy wood timbers,…
Historic documentation included a sitewide Historic Resources Survey to determine eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. Twenty of the buildings surveyed were deemed integral to telling the story of how Stennis Space Center operated and its important role…
Built in 1868 and boasting a wraparound porch, the Mockingbird Café is a small, charmingly eclectic venue located in Old Town Bay St. Louis. The Mockingbird was born in 2006 out of the destruction of Hurricane Katrina to create a…
An iconic midcentury school with an asymmetrical roof and a steel entrance canopy is transformed into 15 units, densifying a popular downtown area and bringing a valued community asset back to life. The first floor footprint remains intact while the…
An eclectic mansion, urban farm, and speakeasy are part of a luxe retreat at the foot of the Crescent City Connection on the west bank of New Orleans. The mansion is a mix: Spanish Colonial Revival mission tile roof, clay…
This university structure supports the growing need for executive education, including certificate programs and professional development courses. Multi-purpose spaces will be used for banqueting, conventions, screenings, science cafes, and other events. The building will host events from 40-400 people with…
Parking creates unsightly gaps in the urban fabric, reducing vibrancy in downtown areas. This two-level parking deck is set back from a secondary street, and incorporates a civic center to increase density in this small town. The wrap-around porch has…
The Rebuild by Design competition explored natural and fortified solutions to improve resilience in the places most at risk of severe storms. The unabridged team worked in Bridgeport, CT, a densely-populated and environmentally-compromised city on the Long Island Sound which…
Children love opportunities to explore, imagine, and learn in the natural environment. The Enchanted Nature Trail is a place where children can disappear in pursuit of insects, or leaves, or stories. They can test their limits, and rediscover nature as…