Located on the corner of Euterpe and Baronne street in New Orleans' central city, this complex offers a wide arrange of affordable housing options, while centering activity around a common New Orleanian condition: the central courtyard. Retail spaces are located on the ground floor facing the busier Baronne street, with the apartment entrance and town homes occupying the quieter Euterpe street length. Natural water systems, such as hanging vines and a retention pond, are in place to help cool the space and move rainwater on site. The units slide in and out to create personal “porches” for renters, reminiscent of the beloved New Orleans porch typology.
