1632-1694 Esplanade Ave., 1332-1334 N Derbigny St.

Description: New construction of a two-story, multi-family and commercial building on a vacant lot.

Previous ARC Recommendations: 

03/14/23: The ARC voted to defer your application for additional review. The ARC agreed that:

• Real balconies would be more appropriate in lieu of faux balconettes.

• Rails at front building parapet should be removed.

• The window openings seem large despite complying with regulations.

• The second floor windows on the front building could be more square in nature.

• The overall massing should speak to usage, i.e. commercial reads as commercial and residential reads as residential.

• Placement of future commercial signage should be considered for massing and entrance sequence.

• The use of a wrap around canopy could help add texture and depth.

• The overall massing seemed to lack “layers”. A cue from the buildings across the street would help to understand layering of surfaces.

• The commercial entrance could be double doors, or single door with a sidelight with a possible transom.

• The building at 1998 Esplanade is a good example of historic commercial/residential design.

• The front building’s massing at the corner should be lowered.

• A mix of materiality should be explored to gain more depth and definition.

• The rear building massing is appropriate.

• Materiality changes should be explored at the rear building. Possible stucco at balconies.

• The rear elevation could have more push and pull for depth.

• A meeting with the HDLC Staff should occur prior to the next ARC meeting.

Context Photos:

Current Drawings, Option 1:

Current Drawings, Option 2:

Renderings:

Previous Drawings - 03/14/23:

Street View: