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frank gehry: house for the make it right foundation
'make it right foundation house' by frank gehry, new orleans, louisiana
image © chad chenier photography / make it right
all images courtesy of make it right foundation
los angeles-based architect frank gehry has designed a home for the make it right foundation in the lower 9th ward
of new orleans, louisiana. the 1,780 square foot duplex features rooftop terraces shaded with a waterproof canopy of solar panels
which generate clean energy for the site. two-toned with teacup rose along the main elevation and lily lilac in the rear,
the front-to back positioning of the residences improves circulation within the dwellings. stacking stairways, bathrooms and
a great room with the kitchen, dining and living area encourage construction efficiency.
the exterior is clad with a siding of fiber cement boards to resist cracking, rot, termites and weather damage for a span of 50 years.
the framing lumber which elevates and frames the structures is treated to repel moisture, fungus, wood rot and insects. a 26-gauge metal roof
protects the lower level porches, requiring little maintenance while minimizing solar gain and needs to cool the dwelling.
second residence
image © chad chenier photography / make it right
additional features include low-E windows to insulate from the seasonal changes in temperature. zero VOC paints eliminate off-gassing.
cabinets are formed with sustainably harvested woods grown in environmentally conscious methods while flooring is a laminated hardwood
which uses 50% less wood. countertops are formed with 75% recycled raw material including glass, mirror, porcelain and corn oil resin.
kitchen + living space of the teacup rose residence
image © chad chenier photography / make it right
'I really believe in what brad is doing for the community and was honored to be included, I wanted to make a house
that I would like to live in and one that responded to the history, vernacular and climate of new orleans. I love the colors
that the homeowner chose. I could not have done it better.' - frank gehry
kitchen + living space of the lily lilac residence
image © chad chenier photography / make it right
bathroom
image © chad chenier photography / make it right
bedroom
image © chad chenier photography / make it right
rooftop terraces
image © chad chenier photography / make it right
model
model
Make it Right - slowwwwwwwwly
Furnishing and lighting is just terrible. Not so much the shell
Had Pitt et al enlisted the design-build efforts of so many of the leading architectural schools or even simply followed their example, he might have created a model program with quite substantial and far reaching effects beyond the 9th Ward. Instead, we get the dabbling \"let\'s put on a show\" egotistical \"showcase\" of self-serving architects clearly demonstrating how incapable they are of meeting the challenges, further diminishing the profession\'s image.
Inglorious bastards.
All that was desired here was a house for two families that are still in need of basic shelter. An architect with the long-standing career of Frank Gehry has more financial security than most architects in today's harsh economic climate and contributed a pro bono structure, which is not easy for any professional to do. You clearly know how much time is involved with all architectural projects.
"he might have created a model program" Really? What else does a shelter need to achieve? This comment clearly comes from a person who has a comfortable and cozy place to sleep at night.
"Instead, we get a dabbling "let's put on a show" egotistical "showcase"" Really? What pictures are you looking at? I don't see the Guggenheim in Bilbao or Walt Disney Concert Hall here. In fact, I don't see a single zinc panel or curved wall.
Maybe if you remove your head from your @ss and use your two eyeballs for what they are intended, you can see that this a real project for real people and its about to receive two families in need in New Orleans.
una vivienda para estudiar.
One who tried...
for this work -- it must have been limited to the resources available. time and money are factors. Its a good job with a noble cause.
Appreciate. Felicidades!
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