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: 

06/20/23: The ARC voted to defer the application to allow for revisions.  The ARC recommended that:

• For the revised design brought to the next meeting, they would like to see new perspective drawings (from eye-level) and context drawings that accurately depict adjacent structures.

• It was requested that the colors in the renderings be simplified and used to reflect changes in finish materials (i.e., all metal should be one color, all stucco should be one color, etc.)

• The design and its materials currently read as suburban-industrial. Attention should be given to making the design and materials more sensitive to context.  

• The corrugated metal is inappropriate, although the use of metal of a different finish could be okay. 

• The proportions of the windows are a bit extreme.  A happy medium between the previous design’s windows and the current design’s windows might work best.  The windows shown in Option 2 are more successful than those shown in both Option 1 and the previous design.

• Wood as an exterior finish does not weather well in New Orleans.  Wood used in the recessed areas is okay, however.  The condition of the wood in the recessed area could be repeated in the rear for uniformity and cohesion.

• There is currently no resolution at the top of the wall at the corner.  Flashing or a parapet could be helpful.  A cover over the gallery was suggested to address this issue.  A metal band, 3’ in depth, that curves around the wall was suggested, which could also add coverage for windows and doors.

• It was noted that attention should be paid to the joints in the stucco and their alignment with apertures.  It was suggested that joints should be aligned with soffit openings on the second floor.  

Context Photos:

Current Drawings:

Previous Drawings, Option 1 - 06/20/23:

Previous Drawings, Option 2 - 06/20/23:

Renderings:

Street View: