Architecture Here and There

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Guardian both have new hit pieces out on Hollywood film crush Brad Pitt, who in the wake of Hurricane Katrina rushed to New Orleans to build new modernist houses for victims in the city’s hard-hit Lower Ninth Ward. This price tag was already below cost, but how much below cost? The one in the middle is new.

Foundation 105

Foundation Permits Housing Development 105

BD+C

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The replacement and expansion project for the North Terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has just about reached the midway point in construction. According to city officials, the project is adding an additional five gates for $110 million, bringing the total price tag up to about $917 million.

Estimating 53

Estimating Construction Construction Cities 53

Community Architect

JANUARY 28, 2022

Their names were on the display, no need to read a name tag across the room. I now participate in more public involvement meetings for the new masterplan, the new budget and the like, for which I would often didn't find the time to attend when it had to be in person.

Students 82

Students Government Management Events 82

Dwell

JUNE 27, 2012

Architect Barbie, created by architectural historian Despina Stratigakos and architect Kelly Hayes McAlonie in collaboration with Mattel, debuted at the 2011 AIA convention in New Orleans. For Stratigakos, it is the reach of Barbie, the affordable price tag of Barbie, and the universality of Barbie that are so alluring.

Architect 52

Architect Architecture School Manufacturing Housing 52