Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Continue to 1738 Deslonde, home of Pam's Place Resource Depot. Here you
can learn about the effects of Katrina and the history of the Lower Ninth
Ward and the Make It Right Foundation. You'll learn how the group builds
its homes and what makes them energy-efficient, healthy, and safe for
homeowners and the environment. For example, all homes are built with
metal roofs, which absorb less heat, thereby reducing the cost of cooling a
home. In addition, all homes are built at least 5 feet off the ground—3 feet
higher than federal standards—to protect them from Katrina-like flooding.
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Across the street at 1735 Deslonde is a house designed by BNIM of Kansas
City, Missouri. The house was built in three modular parts and assembled
on-site.
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Cross North Roman St. and continue walking to 1809 Deslonde. The yellow
house to the right was built by Graft, a Berlin, Germany-based firm, in col-
laboration with Brad Pitt. The house is Graft's modern update to the tradi-
tional New Orleans shotgun.
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The house at 1838 Deslonde was designed by Adjaye Associates, a London-
based company. The house uses the roof as a shaded terrace. Before building,
architects met with the Lower Ninth Ward community, which stressed the
importance of outdoor spaces and porches in home designs.
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On the right, at 1845 Deslonde, is a house that uses natural ventilation to
keep it cool during the warm summer months. Designed by Billes Partners of
New Orleans, it features high ceilings with fans and shading devices.
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Cross North Prieur Street and continue to 1905 Deslonde. This house, de-
signed by Eskew+Dumez+Ripple of New Orleans, has large windows that al-
low for natural light in the communal rooms.
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At 1925 Deslonde is Make It Right's first duplex. Designed by Atelier Hitoshi
Abe of Sendai, Japan, it features large open spaces that can be customized as
private rooms and living areas.
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Turn around on Deslonde and walk to the house at 1904 Deslonde, designed
by Waggoner & Ball Architects of New Orleans. Its design was inspired by
the traditional camelback. A great room combines living and dining spaces,
and there's outside exposure on three sides, allowing for nice views of the
street and neighborhood.
